Senior Sanitation Supervisor: Lead Hygiene, Safety & Growth

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Career progression

Training & development

Safety-focused environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced and meticulous Senior Sanitation Supervisor to oversee cleaning operations at our Cape Town facilities. You will lead a team, ensure compliance with hygiene, health and safety standards, and drive programs that maintain a safe, hygienic environment for staff and visitors.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in sanitation supervision, strong leadership skills, and proven ability to train staff, optimize workflows, and manage cleaning inventories.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of sanitation supervision or a similar role.
• Demonstrated knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and best practices in sanitation management.
• Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and direct staff.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations relevant to cleaning services.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in the Cape Town area is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and manage a team of sanitation workers , ensuring efficient task allocation and performance.
• Develop, implement, and enforce comprehensive cleaning and sanitation schedules and procedures.
• Conduct regular inspections of facilities to ensure compliance with hygiene, health, and safety regulations.
• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate stock levels and proper maintenance.
• Investigate and resolve any sanitation-related issues or complaints promptly and effectively.
• Collaborate with other departments to coordinate cleaning activities and minimize disruption to operations.

Skills

Leadership

Health & safety regulations

Sanitation management

Team management

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced and meticulous Senior Sanitation Supervisor to oversee cleaning operations at our Cape Town facilities. You will lead a team, ensure compliance with hygiene, health and safety standards, and drive programs that maintain a safe, hygienic environment for staff and visitors.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in sanitation supervision, strong leadership skills, and proven ability to train staff, optimize workflows, and manage cleaning inventories.