35 Cleaning Contract jobs in South Africa

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From R8 000,00 per week

Work Location: In person

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: Up to R1 000,00 per month

Expected hours: 6 per week

Work Location: In person

Responsible for the efficient management of Cleaning Staff within the university ensuring quality service delivery in accordance with minimum cleaning standards.

• Supervision, monitoring, inspection amd delegation of staff
• Administration (attendance registers and weekly reports)
• Stock management
• Occupational health & safety compliance

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Online system understanding

• Knowledge and understanding of the minimum cleaning specifications and guidelines or requirements

• Knowledge and understanding of relevant health and safety requirements/legislation and policies

• Promote high customer satisfaction levels and address customer issues promptly, efficiently and effectively

• Knowledge and application of relevant software.

• Knowledge and understanding of cleaning materials and equipment

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 or equivalent (e.g. Technical Qualification)
• Must possess a valid unendorsed drivers license and PDP (or qualify for one)
• A minimum of 25 years in a supervisory position within an operations environment (cleaning, technical)

SALARY SCALE

PL11 Scale CTC

REFERENCE CHECKING

• Referees
• Qualifications
• Criminal record checks

DISCLAIMER:Nelson Mandela University is a designated employer committed to pursuing excellence, diversity, inclusion, and redress in achieving its employment equity targets. Preference will be given to suitably qualified (Race and Gender) candidates in accordance with the University's employment equity targets. No applications will be accepted after the closing date Friday, 26 September 2025.

• Application Deadline: 9 October 2025
• Job Location: Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
• Job Title: Cleaning Manager
• Education Level: Certificate
• Job Level: Management
• Minimum Experience: 5- 7 Years

Do you take pride in your teams and the high-quality service they render? Our client, a respected company based in Gqeberha, is seeking an experienced Cleaning Manager to oversee and improve their cleaning operations.

This role requires a strong leader with a hands-on approach and a keen eye for detail.

Requirements:

• Matric, and a relevant qualification advantageous (Cleaning Management, Hospitality or related field)
• Proven experience as a Cleaning Manager or Supervisor
• Driver's license and own reliable transport essential
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Proficient in MS Office and operational reporting tools
• Excellent communication and client relationship management abilities
• Knowledge of health & safety and cleaning industry standards
• Ability to manage multiple sites and teams effectively
• High attention to detail and a hands-on, proactive approach

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate daily cleaning operations across assigned sites
• Supervise, motivate, and manage cleaning staff, including scheduling, performance monitoring and disciplinary processes
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure cleaning standards are met and maintained
• Liaise with clients to ensure satisfaction and address any service issues promptly
• Manage cleaning equipment, materials and stock levels
• Maintain health and safety compliance in accordance with company policies and relevant regulations
• Prepare and submit reports on operations, staff performance and site audits
• Train new staff and conduct ongoing training to uphold service quality
• Work closely with the operations and HR teams to meet contractual obligations

We are recruiting for an Cleaning Manager to join our team, in this role you will be required to assist the Catering Manager in the day-to-day management tasks of providing a catering service to the required standards.

Established in 1975, Feedem is a large contract catering company in South Africa which manages in excess of 300 sites and employs more than 5 000 people ranging from dieticians, chefs and human capital specialists to hygiene experts.

We provide a wide range of catering and associated services to clients in all industries. We customise our catering and services according to their needs. Our services are offered with confidence as everything we do is underpinned by an ethical code and full compliance with all the relevant industry standards and regulations.

We have a country-wide footprint with our head office in Johannesburg, and regional offices in Cape Town, Durban, George, Worcester, Port Elizabeth, Rustenburg, Kimberley and Bloemfontein.

• More that 3 years cleaning supervisory experience
• Experience in the cleaning industry in a similar position
• Be able to operate cleaning machinery & signage
• Be able to communicate in English
• Experience with cleaning chemicals and cleaning equipment
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under limited Supervision.

• To ensure that all contract based staff are on duty as per contract requirements
• Ensure staff sign on duty daily and manage monthly rosters
• To manage annual leave, sick leave and compassionate leave as per policy
• To ensure that all payroll information is submitted to the Catering Manager on time and correctly
• To ensure that contracts have necessary chemicals and working equipment as per contract requirements
• To order chemicals for the site on time and in line with budgets
• To conduct regular cleaning inspections and to document inspections and ensure any adverse findings are immediately fixed to standard and report to the Catering Manager
• Must be visible on site throughout the shift and not confined to the office
• To ensure all on site Health and Safety protocols are in place and adhered too
• To build a good working relationships with client on site
• To manage staff on site and where necessary mentor, train and discipline in line with company policies
• To ensure the Company reputation is held in the highest regard on sites and in the industry

Dear Applicant,

We are seeking: Carpet and upholstery cleaning staff Floor maintenance staff The positions are within the hospitality industry.

The minimum requirements are:

• Attention to detail
• Presentable and well spoken
• Flexible-works night shift, weekends, public holidays.
• Contactable references Minimum 1 year experience NB: Please note that this is not a general cleaning position.

It is a specialized form of carpet cleaning and floor maintenance. The work requires manual labour with the use of machinery.

Thank you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R5 000,00 - R6 000,00 per month

POSITION PURPOSE

The Lounge Cleaning Supervisor is responsible for managing the hygiene, cleanliness, and upkeep of all SAA lounge areas, ensuring consistent delivery of a premium hospitality standard. The role includes frontline leadership, daily operational oversight, stock control, quality assurance, guest engagement, staff training, and enforcement of performance and conduct standards in line with "The Broll Way."

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES

Supervisory Duties:

• Lead and support cleaning teams across multiple lounge zones, ensuring daily adherence to allocated rosters and service schedules.
• Coach, motivate, and mentor staff to uphold the highest standards of hygiene, presentation, and guest courtesy.
• Enforce proper PPE use, grooming, and professional appearance in accordance with Broll and airport regulations.
• Manage shift handovers, provide clear task directives, and resolve minor staff issues timeously.
• Implement disciplinary actions in line with the approved Disciplinary Policy and Disciplinary Code, escalating serious breaches to the Site Manager.

Operational Oversight:

• Conduct structured walkthroughs during each shift using Supervisor Inspection Checklists (e.g., ablutions, showers, kitchens, reception).
• Oversee quality control in all areas, especially high-traffic and high-sensitivity zones (e.g., showers, bar, snooze rooms).
• Verify that work is completed as per the Cleaning Lounge Priority Matrix, with specific emphasis on presentation standards and timing.
• Ensure ablution and shower inspections are carried out consistently, documented, and filed.
• Assist in resolving operational complaints or incidents raised by passengers or SAA staff.

Inventory Management:

• Monitor, record, and manage daily consumption and breakages of consumables, cutlery, and cleaning agents.
• Flag stock nearing depletion and initiate monthly requisition plans submitted to the Site Manager.
• Ensure lounge amenities, including toiletries, towels, and guest supplies, remain above minimum thresholds.

Training & SOP Enforcement:

• Onboard and orient new cleaners on lounge-specific SOPs, safety, and hygiene standards.
• Conduct regular refresher training sessions on cleaning protocols, guest etiquette, emergency responses, and digital inspection tools.
• Enforce Broll's operational procedures, ensuring full compliance with internal audits and client SLA expectations.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Submit accurate inspection checklists, attendance registers, and incident logs daily.
• Compile end-of-shift summaries, highlighting issues addressed, unresolved matters, and staff performance.
• Maintain records in accordance with digital checklist protocols or central data systems (where applicable).

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

1. Lounges are maintained to a premium standard, reflecting daily compliance with the Priority Matrix.

2. Supervisor inspections (e.g., ablution and shower checklists) are completed and submitted without exception.

3. Team members consistently uphold Broll's service, hygiene, and appearance standards.

4. Disciplinary processes are fairly implemented with documented actions and timely escalations.

5. Stock is managed proactively, with no interruption to lounge service due to shortages.

6. Accurate reporting, checklists, and shift summaries are filed daily.

7. Guest queries, complaints, and incidents are resolved professionally or escalated appropriately.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12 (Matric) preferred; certificate in Hospitality, Housekeeping Supervision, or Facilities Management is advantageous.
• Minimum 2 years in a supervisory role within a high-end hospitality, airport, or VIP environment.
• Proven experience with team supervision, inspection routines, and inventory management.
• Familiarity with digital checklist tools and quality assurance systems.

SKILLS

• Leadership skills with a proactive, service-driven mindset.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• High attention to detail and pride in lounge presentation.
• Ability to coordinate multiple staff and zones simultaneously.
• Competence in training facilitation and policy enforcement.
• Physically able to oversee operations throughout large areas and long shifts.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Shift-based work including weekends and public holidays.
• Work within restricted airport zones requiring security clearance.
• Exposure to chemicals, equipment, and direct interaction with SAA passengers and senior stakeholders.

RCL FOODS is seeking a Cleaning Supervisor to join our Speciality Division. The role will be based in Spartan and will report to the Senior QA Technologist. The successful incumbent will be responsible for managing cleaning for the entire factory and ensuring that good hygiene and food safety standards are in place.

We are currently seeking a Cleaning Manager within the healthcare industry based in Makhado area. The role will oversee the daily workings of the organisation operations, mainly one sites. Responsible to maintain a high-quality standard of organisations deliverables in line with site specific SLA's. Responsible to manage client relations, perform cleaning and equipment inspections.

As a leading African Integrated Workplace Management Solutions Provider, Tsebo Solutions Group offers clients reduced costs, risk and complexities together with increased quality, efficiency and productivity. We specialise in Catering, Facilities Management, Cleaning and Hygiene, Pest Control, Protection, Energy, Procurement, Workspace Design, Engineering, Remote Camps, and more. Developing our people – the heart of Tsebo – is the foundation of our purpose. The result is a knowledgeable workforce that is in touch with every nuance of our clients' needs. DOWNLOAD OUR ONE-PAGER to find out more about who we are in a nutshell.

• Take full responsibility and management of your site.
• Act with utmost urgency when attending to any client request and do so pro-actively.
• Best allocate the resources of the contract to achieve maximum cleaning output. Where the SLA stipulates resource requirements, these must be adhered to.
• Output based contracts must be managed efficiently.
• Together with HR pro-actively manage a pool of trained relief staff members to prevent any service delivery disruptions.
• Ensure work schedules/job cards are in place for each position and relevant to site.
• Ensure consistently high service standards are maintained for all services in scope with regular inspections.
• Unit closures to receive proper service until the last trading day and all processes relating to staff, equipment, billing and costs are attended to within the month of closing.
• Contract retention through maintaining excellent service standards, identifying, and mitigating the risk of cancellation and building strong client relationships with key client contacts.
• Ensure that cleaning methodology are strictly adhered to in line with company policies, quality programmes and legislation.
• Managing company assets by performing monthly spot checks on high value items. When checking assets ensure that equipment is kept in a good condition and repaired and serviced when required.
• Ensure monthly completion of client specific records in sites where this is required. This may include hygiene consumption reports, cleaning inspection and walk about reports, reports on training performed, reports on client maintenance matters that were reported by cleaning management and/or completion of client monthly surveys.
• Work with HR to allocate staff to sites according to policies and procedure.
• Ensure that all OHS act (Occupational Health and Safety) requirements are adhered to for site specific requirements in line with company policies, quality programmes and legislation.
• Continually identify potential of additional business within existing contracts and one off cleaning opportunities.
• To implement and manage initiatives and objectives as set out from time to time by our clients and/or Tsebo Management and to support functions such as Quality (Star Grading), Procurement, Training or HR.
• Cleaning managers are to ensure that our TCS brand is protected and represent it professionally at all times.

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar environment on middle management level.
• Experience in managing large compliments of people.
• Strong understand of cleaning principles and knowledge of company policies and procedures.
• Good understanding of scheduling of staffing and assign cleaning tasks productively to each position to achieve an output standard according to site specific SLA's.
• Strong people skills and knowledge or Industrial relations.
• Strong on client relationships and strong communication skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Sense of urgency.
• Problem solving experience.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Be flexible and adaptable.
• Should be able to work independently.
• Able to work independently and under pressure.
• Able to work long hours, after hours and some weekends.

• Minimum Matric/Grade 12.
• Tertiary Qualifications will be highly advantageous.
• Relevant operations and people management experience.