23 Cleaning Manager jobs in South Africa

Contract Manager

The Contract Manager will report to the Key Accounts Manager. The primary responsibility of the Contract Manager is to assist with the day-to-day management of on-site cleaning personnel as well as ensuring excellent client service delivery as per company standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Enforce the Company’s ‘Code of Conduct’
2. Ensure an efficient and effective operation of the Site
3. Handle and resolve staff and client complaints
4. Carry out duties and tasks as per Site Job Description
5. Take a proactive approach to cleaning-related matters
6. Communicate with staff, public, client, and management regarding cleaning needs
7. Assist with training of on-site cleaning personnel
8. Provide administrative support to management
9. Ensure effective and efficient rostering of cleaning personnel
10. Investigate on-site allegations and report on findings accordingly

Desired Experience & Qualification

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

1. Matric Certified
2. 5 years of experience in the Cleaning Industry
3. 3-5 years of direct management experience
4. Fluent in English
5. Knowledge of Cleaning Industry regulations including Operational and Client requirements

COMPETENCIES:

1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
2. Excellent leadership qualities
3. Excellent reporting skills
4. Excellent management skills

Market Related

Interested?

If you are not contacted as a shortlisted candidate within 2 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application as being unsuccessful. Please specify the position that you are applying for.

All interested candidates must submit their CVs with all relevant qualifications attached, including a letter of application.

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Shift Pursuit is excited to announce that we have partnered with one of South Africa’s leading hospitals in Johannesburg, Gauteng, which offers an exciting opportunity for a Cleaning Manager. Do you feel like you would be the right person for this position? Then apply today! Requirements: High School Diploma or Equivalent Diploma/Certificate in Cleaning Management or Facilities Management Courses related to Healthcare Hygiene and Infection Control – ADVANTAGEOUS Health & Safety Course – ADVANTAGEOUS Certificates in Medical or Hazardous Waste Management – ADVANTAGEOUS If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the requirements, please apply by either following the link: or email your updated CV to , or give us a call at and one of our consultants will be in touch if you meet the requirements. Correspondence will only be conducted with short-listed candidates. Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Tagged as: Cleaning Management, Cleaning Manager, Facilities Management, Healthcare Hygiene, Infection Control, Johannesburg #J-18808-Ljbffr

Contract Manager The Contract Manager will report to the Key Accounts Manager. The primary responsibility of the Contract Manager is to assist with the day-to-day management of on-site cleaning personnel as well as ensuring excellent client service delivery as per company standards. Duties & Responsibilities KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Enforce the Company’s ‘Code of Conduct’ Ensure an efficient and effective operation of the Site Handle and resolve staff and client complaints Carry out duties and tasks as per Site Job Description Take a proactive approach to cleaning-related matters Communicate with staff, public, client, and management regarding cleaning needs Assist with training of on-site cleaning personnel Provide administrative support to management Ensure effective and efficient rostering of cleaning personnel Investigate on-site allegations and report on findings accordingly Desired Experience & Qualification MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Matric Certified 5 years of experience in the Cleaning Industry 3-5 years of direct management experience Fluent in English Knowledge of Cleaning Industry regulations including Operational and Client requirements COMPETENCIES: Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent leadership qualities Excellent reporting skills Excellent management skills Market Related Interested? If you are not contacted as a shortlisted candidate within 2 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application as being unsuccessful. Please specify the position that you are applying for. All interested candidates must submit their CVs with all relevant qualifications attached, including a letter of application. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description: Cleaning Manager/General Manager -Cleaning (R396 000 per annum)

Definition
A cleaning manager is the primary managerial position overseeing cleaning staff in any given facility. The position typically includes supervising, training, hiring, and assisting cleaning associates to ensure that all work is compliant with corporate standards and satisfactory according to the demands of the client. The cleaning manager is therefore tasked with receiving such information from corporate management and clients alike and giving resultant directives to cleaning associates.

The manager is responsible for maintaining a high standard of quality and consistency among cleaning associates and the work they produce.

Education and Qualification Requirements:
Minimum Requirements:

1. Cleaning Management / related qualification;
2. Relevant operations and people management experience;
3. Strong health and safety knowledge and experience;
4. Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a similar environment on middle management level;
5. Experience in managing or overseeing large compliments of people;
6. Understand cleaning principles and knowledge of company policies and procedures;
7. 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;
8. Strong people skills and knowledge or Industrial relations.

Skills Required:
• 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.

Key Duties / Responsibilities:
Duties & Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility and management of all sites,
• 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 staff are correctly and smartly dressed displaying a name badge. Highlight to sites the importance of upholding the company image at all times,
• 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,
• Effective use and updating of electronic application/tools issued by the company,
• Ensure that training is scheduled for all staff in your portfolio to equip and empower them to perform their duties. This includes regular on job training sessions performed by you,
• The upkeep of unit files kept at unit level and notice boards where applicable as set out in employer Policy and Procedure file.

Communication

• Regular client meetings with clients signing off unit visit checklist,
• Responding to clients and management request timeously and action accordingly,
• 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,
• Effectively communicate and filter company information to staff,
• Keep line management informed of pertinent issues relating to your contracts.

Labour Management

• Allocate staff to sites according to policies and procedure,
• Complete time sheets and submit to the payroll department as per the deadlines,
• Must manage daily human resources and industrial relations issues and abide by the company disciplinary code and ensure that this is consistently applied,
• The Cleaning Manager is required to participate in CCMA cases and union meetings if required,
• To hold performance appraisals with all cleaning staff reporting to you, identify areas for development and training needs,
• Ensure that all staff have signed and are abiding by the company rules.

Health And Safety

• 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.

Unit Finances

• Actively manage unit leave liability and leave plans according to company policies and targets,
• Continually identify potential of additional business within existing contracts and once off cleaning opportunities,
• Ensure all rechargeable and overtime work is authorized and billed to client timeously and within the month,
• Ensure debtors collection is in line with contractual agreements,
• Capital expenditure and equipment repairs should be approved by line manager prior to any orders being placed,
• Chemical and consumables are ordered in line with a monthly pre-determined budget.

General

• Maintain a high standard of morale and motivation,
• Attend meetings, training etc
• Implement and manage initiatives and objectives as set out by our clients and/or the employer and to support functions such as Quality (Star Grading), Procurement, Training or HR,
• Ensure that our brand is protected and represent it professionally at all times,
• Ensure that statutory/legal requirements are strictly adhered to,
• To keep abreast of changes in all company policies and procedures,
• Adhoc duties.

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Job Description: Cleaning Manager/General Manager -Cleaning (R396 000 per annum) Definition A cleaning manager is the primary managerial position overseeing cleaning staff in any given facility. The position typically includes supervising, training, hiring, and assisting cleaning associates to ensure that all work is compliant with corporate standards and satisfactory according to the demands of the client. The cleaning manager is therefore tasked with receiving such information from corporate management and clients alike and giving resultant directives to cleaning associates. The manager is responsible for maintaining a high standard of quality and consistency among cleaning associates and the work they produce. Education and Qualification Requirements:Minimum Requirements: Cleaning Management / related qualification; Relevant operations and people management experience; Strong health and safety knowledge and experience; Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a similar environment on middle management level; Experience in managing or overseeing large compliments of people; Understand 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. Skills Required: • 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. Key Duties / Responsibilities:Duties & Responsibilities • Take full responsibility and management of all sites,• 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 staff are correctly and smartly dressed displaying a name badge. Highlight to sites the importance of upholding the company image at all times,• 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,• Effective use and updating of electronic application/tools issued by the company,• Ensure that training is scheduled for all staff in your portfolio to equip and empower them to perform their duties. This includes regular on job training sessions performed by you,• The upkeep of unit files kept at unit level and notice boards where applicable as set out in employer Policy and Procedure file. Communication • Regular client meetings with clients signing off unit visit checklist,• Responding to clients and management request timeously and action accordingly,• 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,• Effectively communicate and filter company information to staff,• Keep line management informed of pertinent issues relating to your contracts. Labour Management • Allocate staff to sites according to policies and procedure,• Complete time sheets and submit to the payroll department as per the deadlines,• Must manage daily human resources and industrial relations issues and abide by the company disciplinary code and ensure that this is consistently applied,• The Cleaning Manager is required to participate in CCMA cases and union meetings if required,• To hold performance appraisals with all cleaning staff reporting to you, identify areas for development and training needs,• Ensure that all staff have signed and are abiding by the company rules. Health And Safety • 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. Unit Finances • Actively manage unit leave liability and leave plans according to company policies and targets,• Continually identify potential of additional business within existing contracts and once off cleaning opportunities,• Ensure all rechargeable and overtime work is authorized and billed to client timeously and within the month,• Ensure debtors collection is in line with contractual agreements,• Capital expenditure and equipment repairs should be approved by line manager prior to any orders being placed,• Chemical and consumables are ordered in line with a monthly pre-determined budget. General • Maintain a high standard of morale and motivation,• Attend meetings, training etc• Implement and manage initiatives and objectives as set out by our clients and/or the employer and to support functions such as Quality (Star Grading), Procurement, Training or HR,• Ensure that our brand is protected and represent it professionally at all times,• Ensure that statutory/legal requirements are strictly adhered to,• To keep abreast of changes in all company policies and procedures,• Adhoc duties. #J-18808-Ljbffr

The Main Purpose of the job
The successful applicant will be responsible for managing all subordinate staff on the integrated services in accordance with sector strategy, contract specifications and statutory regulations. This will include providing operational support, oversee client services, training, audits, and industrial relations related issues in the designated areas. Managing operational costs

Education and Experience required:
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Service Industry – preferably from a solution contract sales industry
• Tertiary qualification (preferred)
• Valid SA driver’s license
• Experience in selling soft services /similar services would be an advantage

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:
• Knowledge of the relevant cleaning sector
• Knowledge of South African and industry-specific laws
• Knowledge of MS Office; specifically Excel and Word
• Knowledge of HSE
• Proactive approach and attention to detail
• Professional
• Customer service skills
• Management skills
• Communication skills
• Ability to manage and ensure cost remain within the budget and promote costs saving where achievable
• Ability to draft, extract and analyze reports
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
• Sound administration skills
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and prioritise effectively
• Ability to work flexible hours when required

Key areas of responsibility:
• Maximize the utilization of workforce, supplies and equipment
• Ensure financial performance achieves targets in revenue and margin growth
• Managing the cost and quality for labour, materials, supplies and subcontracted service
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The Main Purpose of the job The successful applicant will be responsible for managing all subordinate staff on the integrated services in accordance with sector strategy, contract specifications and statutory regulations. This will include providing operational support, oversee client services, training, audits, and industrial relations related issues in the designated areas. Managing operational costsEducation and Experience required: • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Service Industry – preferably from a solution contract sales industry• Tertiary qualification (preferred)• Valid SA driver’s license• Experience in selling soft services /similar services would be an advantageKnowledge, Skills and Competencies: • Knowledge of the relevant cleaning sector• Knowledge of South African and industry-specific laws• Knowledge of MS Office; specifically Excel and Word• Knowledge of HSE• Proactive approach and attention to detail• Professional• Customer service skills• Management skills• Communication skills• Ability to manage and ensure cost remain within the budget and promote costs saving where achievable• Ability to draft, extract and analyze reports• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills• Sound administration skills• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and prioritise effectively• Ability to work flexible hours when requiredKey areas of responsibility: • Maximize the utilization of workforce, supplies and equipment• Ensure financial performance achieves targets in revenue and margin growth• Managing the cost and quality for labour, materials, supplies and subcontracted service#J-18808-Ljbffr

Vacancy: Cleaning Contract Manager with HACCP Experience (Vereeniging, Gauteng)

Our Client, a leader in the FMCG Industry, seeks to appoint a Cleaning Contract (Site) Manager WITH FMCG EXPERIENCE to join their dynamic team. Applicants must reside in Sasolburg, Vereeniging or Vanderbijlpark.

The Contract Cleaning (Site) Manager in a bakery environment plays a crucial role in maintaining hygiene, safety, and cleanliness standards. Core Responsibilities:

Supervision of Cleaning Staff

• Manage a team of cleaners, assigning tasks and shifts.
• Ensure staff follow proper cleaning protocols and wear appropriate PPE.
• Compliance with Hygiene Standards

Ensure cleaning practices meet food safety standards (HACCP)

• Conduct regular inspections and audits of cleaning performance.

Training and Development

• Train new and existing staff on cleaning procedures, chemical handling, and safety
• Keep records of training and certifications.
• Scheduling and Planning

Create cleaning schedules that align with production times to avoid contamination.

• Plan deep cleans during shutdowns or off-peak hours
• Inventory and Supplies Management

Monitor and order cleaning supplies and equipment

• Ensure correct and safe use of cleaning chemicals
• Health and Safety Compliance

Enforce the HACCP standard

• Report and respond to any incidents or hazards
• Special attention to equipment sanitation (e.g., mixers, ovens, conveyors)
• Communication and Reporting

Liaise with management

• Maintain logs, checklists, and incident reports.

Desired Experience and Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• No criminal record
• Proficient in Contract Management for site operations, specializing in Cleaning
• Extensive experience in cleaning, hygiene, pest control, and hygiene services
• Skilled in FMCG and HACCP standards
• Expertise in operations planning and implementation
• Knowledgeable in labour relations and human resources practices, including recruitment
• Dedicated to Excellent Client Service
• Familiar with ISO9001:2015 policies and procedures (will be an advantage)

Package and Remuneration

R10 000 – R15 000 per month, depending on qualifications and experience.

Interested?

If you meet all the requirements, please forward your CV to with ‘Contract Cleaning’ in the subject line.

Indgro Outsourcing (Pty) Ltd, trading as Indgro Multi Services Group (“the Company”), is a proud member of the Association of Personnel Service Organisations (APSO) and adheres strictly to its Code of Ethics and Codes of Professional Practice, which include but are not limited to the following:

As an Employment Services Provider, the Company does not charge any fees, either directly or indirectly, to job seekers for the services it renders. This is in full compliance with Clause 15 of the Employment Services Act, 2014.

The Company is committed to fair and equitable recruitment practices. We do not engage in unfair discrimination based on race, gender, age, religion, political affiliation, nationality, social background, sexual orientation, or any other distinguishing characteristic, per the Employment Equity Act.

No Guarantee of Employment: Submitting a CV or applying for a position with the Company does not constitute a promise or guarantee – express or implied – of employment, nor does it assure any specific role, duration of employment, or level of compensation or benefits.

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Vacancy: Cleaning Contract Manager with HACCP Experience (Vereeniging, Gauteng) Our Client, a leader in the FMCG Industry, seeks to appoint a Cleaning Contract (Site) Manager WITH FMCG EXPERIENCE to join their dynamic team. Applicants must reside in Sasolburg, Vereeniging or Vanderbijlpark. The Contract Cleaning (Site) Manager in a bakery environment plays a crucial role in maintaining hygiene, safety, and cleanliness standards. Core Responsibilities: Supervision of Cleaning Staff Manage a team of cleaners, assigning tasks and shifts. Ensure staff follow proper cleaning protocols and wear appropriate PPE. Compliance with Hygiene Standards Ensure cleaning practices meet food safety standards (HACCP) Conduct regular inspections and audits of cleaning performance. Training and Development Train new and existing staff on cleaning procedures, chemical handling, and safety Keep records of training and certifications. Scheduling and Planning Create cleaning schedules that align with production times to avoid contamination. Plan deep cleans during shutdowns or off-peak hours Inventory and Supplies Management Monitor and order cleaning supplies and equipment Ensure correct and safe use of cleaning chemicals Health and Safety Compliance Enforce the HACCP standard Report and respond to any incidents or hazards Special attention to equipment sanitation (e.g., mixers, ovens, conveyors) Communication and Reporting Liaise with management Maintain logs, checklists, and incident reports. Desired Experience and Qualifications Grade 12 (Matric) No criminal record Proficient in Contract Management for site operations, specializing in Cleaning Extensive experience in cleaning, hygiene, pest control, and hygiene services Skilled in FMCG and HACCP standards Expertise in operations planning and implementation Knowledgeable in labour relations and human resources practices, including recruitment Dedicated to Excellent Client Service Familiar with ISO9001:2015 policies and procedures (will be an advantage) Package and Remuneration R10 000 – R15 000 per month, depending on qualifications and experience. Interested? If you meet all the requirements, please forward your CV to with ‘Contract Cleaning’ in the subject line. Indgro Outsourcing (Pty) Ltd, trading as Indgro Multi Services Group (“the Company”), is a proud member of the Association of Personnel Service Organisations (APSO) and adheres strictly to its Code of Ethics and Codes of Professional Practice, which include but are not limited to the following: As an Employment Services Provider, the Company does not charge any fees, either directly or indirectly, to job seekers for the services it renders. This is in full compliance with Clause 15 of the Employment Services Act, 2014. The Company is committed to fair and equitable recruitment practices. We do not engage in unfair discrimination based on race, gender, age, religion, political affiliation, nationality, social background, sexual orientation, or any other distinguishing characteristic, per the Employment Equity Act. No Guarantee of Employment: Submitting a CV or applying for a position with the Company does not constitute a promise or guarantee – express or implied – of employment, nor does it assure any specific role, duration of employment, or level of compensation or benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr