Senior Facilities Cleaning Operations Leader

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Training programs

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior Facilities Cleaning Supervisor to lead and mentor a team across commercial and corporate properties. You will implement cleaning protocols, conduct quality checks, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in supervisory cleaning or facilities management, strong leadership and communication skills, and proficiency with cleaning management software and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in a supervisory or management role in cleaning or facilities management.
• Proven experience managing cleaning operations for commercial or corporate facilities.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques, chemicals, equipment and safety procedures.
• Understanding of health, safety and environmental standards in facilities context.
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving capabilities. Able to work independently and manage time.
• Proficiency in cleaning management software and MS Office Suite.
• Must be adaptable and able to work in a dynamic environment.
• Residency or ability to commute to Sandton is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage day-to-day cleaning operations for facilities in Sandton.
• Supervise, train and motivate a team of cleaning staff.
• Develop and implement cleaning schedules and protocols.
• Conduct inspections and quality assurance checks to meet standards.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Manage inventory and maintenance of cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Respond to cleaning-related issues and emergencies.
• Liaise with facility managers and clients to report status and address concerns.
• Maintain records of cleaning activities, staff performance and resource use.
• Promote a positive and safe working environment for staff.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Quality assurance

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

MS Office

Tools

Cleaning management software

MS Office

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior Facilities Cleaning Supervisor to lead and mentor a team across commercial and corporate properties. You will implement cleaning protocols, conduct quality checks, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in supervisory cleaning or facilities management, strong leadership and communication skills, and proficiency with cleaning management software and MS Office.