Senior Industrial Cleaning Operations Leader

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein seeks an experienced Industrial Cleaning Operations Manager to drive efficient and safe cleaning projects across multiple sites in the Free State. You will manage a team, allocate resources, ensure quality and maintain strong client relationships.

The role requires strong knowledge of industrial cleaning techniques, safety compliance, and demonstrated leadership. Applicants should be based in or able to commute to Bloemfontein and flexible to work outside standard

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years in industrial cleaning operations management or similar field.
• Experience leading operational teams in industrial settings.
• Strong knowledge of cleaning techniques, equipment, chemicals and safety procedures.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations in industrial environments.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and client-facing abilities.
• Proficiency with operations software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day industrial cleaning operations for efficiency and quality.
• Lead and motivate cleaning staff; handle recruitment, training and performance reviews.
• Develop plans, schedules and resource allocations for projects.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety and environmental regulations on sites.
• Conduct site inspections and quality control checks; ensure client satisfaction.
• Manage equipment, chemical inventory and supplies maintenance.
• Maintain strong client relationships and address needs proactively.
• Identify process improvements and cost efficiencies within operations.
• Prepare operational reports with performance metrics and budget tracking.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

Skills

Industrial cleaning operations

Team leadership

Health and safety knowledge

Client relationship management

Planning and scheduling

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Operations management related qualification

Tools

Operational management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein seeks an experienced Industrial Cleaning Operations Manager to drive efficient and safe cleaning projects across multiple sites in the Free State. You will manage a team, allocate resources, ensure quality and maintain strong client relationships.

The role requires strong knowledge of industrial cleaning techniques, safety compliance, and demonstrated leadership. Applicants should be based in or able to commute to Bloemfontein and flexible to work outside standard