Strategic Cleaning Operations Leader – Gauteng

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary incentives

Medical + pension

Annual leave

Professional development

Company vehicle

Travel allowance

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, seeks an experienced Commercial Cleaning Manager to lead our cleaning operations across multiple sites. You will set strategies, manage teams, ensure service quality, and maintain client relationships in a demanding facilities environment.

The role focuses on safety, cost control, scheduling, reporting to senior management, and driving continuous improvement in cleaning standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years in commercial cleaning or facilities management focusing on cleaning services.
• Proven track record leading large cleaning teams and complex operations.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques, equipment, chemicals and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage comprehensive commercial cleaning programs and strategies.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of cleaning teams across multiple sites.
• Set high standards for cleanliness, hygiene and safety across properties.
• Recruit, train and mentor cleaning staff; foster positive work environment.
• Enforce health, safety and environmental policies and regulatory compliance.
• Manage budgets, control costs and optimize resources for efficiency.
• Conduct site inspections and QA checks to meet SLAs.
• Build strong client relationships and act as the primary contact for cleaning matters.
• Procure and manage inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment; ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Prepare performance reports, financial summaries and operational plans for senior management.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Client relationship management

Health & safety

Communication

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Management or related field

Tools

Facility management software

MS Office

Job description

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, seeks an experienced Commercial Cleaning Manager to lead our cleaning operations across multiple sites. You will set strategies, manage teams, ensure service quality, and maintain client relationships in a demanding facilities environment.

The role focuses on safety, cost control, scheduling, reporting to senior management, and driving continuous improvement in cleaning standards.