Senior Sanitation Lead - Premium Facilities

Placements24; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Sanitation Supervisor to oversee cleaning operations for premium facilities in Johannesburg, Gauteng. You will lead a team of cleaning staff, implement sanitation protocols, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

You will schedule, train, inspect, manage supplies, and coordinate with facility managers to maintain immaculate environments and high standards across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a supervisory role in cleaning/sanitation.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment and best practices.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and hygiene regulations in the SA context.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and implement effective cleaning schedules and procedures.
• Inventory management and basic record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage a team of cleaning staff, including scheduling, training, performance evaluation, and task delegation.
• Develop, implement, and enforce cleaning and sanitation protocols across all facilities in Johannesburg.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure adherence to cleaning standards and address deficiencies.
• Manage inventory of supplies, equipment, and chemicals; maintain stock levels.
• Investigate and resolve sanitation-related complaints or issues raised by management or occupants.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, including waste management protocols.
• Train new staff on cleaning techniques, safety procedures, and equipment usage.
• Coordinate cleaning schedules with facility managers for events and routine operations.
• Maintain detailed records of cleaning activities, staff performance, supply usage, and inspections.
• Champion a culture of safety and cleanliness across facilities.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Health & safety

Problem solving

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Sanitation Supervisor to oversee cleaning operations for premium facilities in Johannesburg, Gauteng. You will lead a team of cleaning staff, implement sanitation protocols, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

You will schedule, train, inspect, manage supplies, and coordinate with facility managers to maintain immaculate environments and high standards across the portfolio.