Specialized Cleaning Lead: Lab & Industry (Hybrid)

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive pay

Skill development

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, seeks a Specialized Cleaning Services Team Leader to lead a technicians team in delivering high‑quality cleaning for laboratories, food processing facilities and high‑tech environments. This hybrid role blends on-site leadership with off-site coordination.

You will train staff, manage schedules, ensure safety and PPE compliance, monitor performance and maintain records, while delivering outstanding service to clients.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a cleaning or facilities environment.
• Experience training and mentoring cleaning staff.
• Strong safety knowledge including PPE and chemical handling.
• Ability to plan and manage cleaning schedules and resources.
• Excellent communication with clients and team members.
• Problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of cleaning technicians to high standards.
• Plan and execute specialized cleaning projects per client specs and safety rules.
• Conduct on-the-job training for team members on techniques and equipment usage.
• Monitor performance, provide feedback, and address issues.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Safety protocols

Training & mentoring

Client communication

Planning & scheduling

Problem-solving

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, seeks a Specialized Cleaning Services Team Leader to lead a technicians team in delivering high‑quality cleaning for laboratories, food processing facilities and high‑tech environments. This hybrid role blends on-site leadership with off-site coordination.

You will train staff, manage schedules, ensure safety and PPE compliance, monitor performance and maintain records, while delivering outstanding service to clients.