Cleaning Manager Gauteng
Company
Excellerate Services (Pty) Ltd
Location
Gauteng (+1 other)
Posted
3 days ago
Via
via Talent.com
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Job Description
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.
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Cleaning Staff Jobs
What is the 2026 national minimum wage for cleaning staff jobs in South Africa?
The Department of Employment and Labour sets the national minimum wage at R30.50 per hour for all workers including cleaning staff from 1 March 2026. Overtime must be paid at 1.5 times the hourly rate after 45 hours per week. Employers in the contract cleaning sector must display this rate on payslips.
What are the maximum weekly working hours and annual leave entitlements for cleaning staff in South Africa in 2026?
Cleaning staff may not work more than 45 hours per week or 9 hours per day under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act. Workers receive 21 consecutive days of paid annual leave after 12 months of employment. Sick leave is 36 days over a 3-year cycle.
Do cleaning staff jobs in South Africa require any education or experience qualifications in 2026?
No formal education or prior experience is required by the Department of Employment and Labour for entry-level cleaning positions. Employers may request a Grade 9 certificate or basic literacy for safety compliance. A valid South African ID or work permit is mandatory for all applicants.
What documents are needed to apply for cleaning staff jobs through the Department of Employment and Labour in 2026?
Applicants must submit a valid South African ID, proof of address, bank account details, and a completed Z83 form when applying via labour centres. A CV and contactable references are also required for shortlisting. Foreign nationals need a valid work visa endorsed for domestic or cleaning work.
