Senior Sanitation Supervisor | Lead Hygiene & Operations

Placements24; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid contributions

Provident fund

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Midrand, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced Senior Sanitation Supervisor to oversee sanitation operations across multiple commercial properties. The role focuses on cleanliness, hygiene, staff leadership and compliance with health and safety standards.

You will manage a sanitation team, develop protocols, and ensure efficient service delivery in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate has proven leadership in cleaning operations, strong knowledge of sanitation practices and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sanitation supervision or a similar leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment and best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage and motivate a diverse team.
• Familiarity with OHASA or equivalent health and safety regulations.
• Proficient in basic reporting and record-keeping.
• High school diploma; further education in hospitality or facilities is a plus.
• Physical ability to perform cleaning tasks and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor a sanitation team, maintaining high performance.
• Develop cleaning schedules and protocols for all areas.
• Conduct inspections to ensure quality and identify improvements.
• Manage inventory of supplies and equipment with proper storage.
• Enforce health, safety and environmental regulations; perform risk assessments.
• Coordinate with departments to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Handle scheduling, performance reviews and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Maintain records of activities, staff performance and usage.
• Respond to urgent sanitation issues or emergencies.
• Pursue opportunities to enhance efficiency and service quality.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Sanitation knowledge

Health & safety

Communication

Reporting

Education

High School Diploma

Facilities/ Hospitality certification

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Placements24 in Midrand, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced Senior Sanitation Supervisor to oversee sanitation operations across multiple commercial properties. The role focuses on cleanliness, hygiene, staff leadership and compliance with health and safety standards.

You will manage a sanitation team, develop protocols, and ensure efficient service delivery in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate has proven leadership in cleaning operations, strong knowledge of sanitation practices and