Cleaning Manager

Cleaning Manager


Company
Tsebo Group
Location
Cape Town
Posted
8 days ago
Via
Indeed

Job Description
About Us

Join Tsebo Cleaning Services as a Contracts/Cleaning Manager and take the lead in delivering high-quality cleaning operations across multiple sites in the Cape Region. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about service excellence.

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.

Please note by registering your details for this Talent Pool you acknowledge a potential, future relevant role within Tsebo Cleaning Solutions and that this is not an active vacancy. Our business recruits throughout the year, and job roles will become live at different times in different locations. By applying you will be considered for all similar roles in Tsebo Cleaning Solutions when they open.

Duties & Responsibilities
β€’ Manage cleaning teams at a particular site, ensuring performance and attendance standards are consistently met.
β€’ Build and maintain strong client relationships through excellent service delivery.
β€’ Manage cleaning materials and stock levels, ensuring timely replenishment.
β€’ Using a labour management system (e.g.) PRP to plan and schedule labour to meet operational requirements.
β€’ Address HR matters including discipline, grievances, and performance management.
β€’ Conduct regular site inspections to ensure compliance with SLAs and quality standards.
β€’ Support contract retention through consistent service and client satisfaction.

Skills and Competencies
β€’ Strong knowledge of cleaning processes and hygiene standards
β€’ Ability to interpret SLAs and conduct site audits
β€’ Basic understanding of HR procedures and labour legislation
β€’ Proficiency in MS Excel and operational reporting tools
β€’ Excellent organisational and time management skills

Qualifications
β€’ Minimum Qualification: Matric / Grade 12
β€’ Relevant tertiary (Degree, Certificate or Diploma) in Retail, Operations / Retail Management, or related field
β€’ Experience: Proven experience in cleaning operations and staff supervision; managing multiple sites is an advantage
β€’ Hospitality/healthcare industry experience is highly advantageous

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