Senior Multi-Site Cleaning Operations Lead

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Medical aid scheme

Professional development opportunities

Training programs and workshops

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Cleaning Operations Manager to oversee extensive cleaning operations in and around Tembisa, Gauteng. This senior role requires strategic leadership to manage large contracts and optimize service delivery across multiple sites.

You will mentor supervisors, control budgets, and drive safety, quality, and client satisfaction while implementing innovative cleaning solutions and technologies in a dynamic industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in cleaning operations management with senior leadership exposure.
• Experience managing multi-site cleaning operations and large teams.
• Deep knowledge of cleaning methods, equipment, chemicals, and safety standards.
• Strong budgeting, cost control and financial acumen within service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day cleaning operations to meet and exceed SLAs.
• Develop strategic plans to improve efficiency, cost-effectiveness and quality.
• Lead and develop supervisors and staff, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Manage budgets, costs, and resource allocation for labor and equipment.
• Conduct site assessments and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Implement QA programs, gather client feedback, and drive improvements.
• Maintain key client relationships as primary operational contact.
• Source and adopt new cleaning technologies and sustainable practices.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and industry best practices in Gauteng.
• Deliver training programs on cleaning techniques, safety, and service.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Client relationship management

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Operations Management or Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

Operations management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Cleaning Operations Manager to oversee extensive cleaning operations in and around Tembisa, Gauteng. This senior role requires strategic leadership to manage large contracts and optimize service delivery across multiple sites.

You will mentor supervisors, control budgets, and drive safety, quality, and client satisfaction while implementing innovative cleaning solutions and technologies in a dynamic industrial setting.