Site Manager

Ecowize; Durban; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cleaning services provider is seeking a skilled Site Manager in Durban to manage operational functions and ensure compliance with hygiene standards. Candidates must have Grade 12, relevant management qualifications, and experience in the FMCG industry. Excellent communication and administrative skills are essential. The role involves liaising with customers, managing staff, and overseeing safety practices. The position demands flexibility with shifts, including potential weekend work.

Qualifications

• Experience in the FMCG and/or cleaning industry essential.
• Staff Management and Labour Relations experience is essential.
• Own reliable transport required.
• High-quality administrative skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all operational functions on site.
• Deliver a daily Food Safe Facility to customer standards.
• Liaise daily with customers and assist with recruitment.

Skills

Management experience

FMCG experience

Cleaning industry experience

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Grade 12

Management / Food Technology Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Applications

Job description

We are growing our Cleaning Services and require skilled and competent Site Managers to join the Ecowize Group.

Job Specification:

• Manage and coordinate all operational functions on site.
• Delivery a daily Food Safe Facility to customer standards.
• Use information obtained at the site to complete inspections, micros, audits, and customer feedback.
• Managing of site budgets and manage man-hours as per shift schedule.
• Responsible for staff management and resolving HR related matters.
• Coaching and mentoring of staff as well as developing skills.
• Drive Occupational Health and Safety and make recommendations to improve the process.
• Ensure internal audits meet daily requirements.
• Close out any raised non – conformance of micros out of specification and following up on NCR’s.
• Liaise daily with customers.
• Assist with recruitment for the region as the need arises.
• Assist with coordinating training interventions at site level.

Job Requirements:

• Grade 12.
• Management /or Food Technology Qualification (advantageous).
• Experience in FMCG and or cleaning industry essential.
• Staff Management and Labour Relations experience is essential.
• Experience working with a Hygiene Quality Management System is advantageous.
• Own reliable transport.
• Good command of the English Language.
• High-Quality administrative skills required.
• Be flexible to work different shifts.

The successful incumbent must have the following skill sets:

• Must be comfortable with the Ecowize culture and values.
• Able to work a strict shift position and willing to work over weekends.
• Experience in the food production industry.
• Must be able to manage the strict flow of operations.
• Ability to work in a dynamic work environment and meet deadlines.
• High work standards, energetic and driven.
• Excellent communication skills (English Command).
• Proficient in all Microsoft Applications.
• Attention to detail.
• Customer centric.

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If you are not residing in the mentioned location, note that relocation will be required if successful.
The Company is committed to complying with legislation and to meet strategic goals regarding to employment equity.
Your privacy is important to us. By submitting your personal information, you agree that this information will be handled in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (4 of 2013). The closing date for internal applications is 04 February 2026. Remember to inform your direct line manager should you be interested in this opportunity and apply directly on our job portal.

NOTE: If you have not received a response from us within 14-days of the closing date, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.