Cleaning Supervisor
Company
Empact Group
Location
Gqeberha
Posted
3 days ago
Via
via Pnet
Job Description
Description
The Main Purpose of the job
The successful applicant will be responsible for managing all subordinate staff in integrated services in accordance with sector strategy, contract specifications and statutory regulations. This will include managing operational costs, providing operational support, oversee client services, training, audits, and industrial relations related issues in a hospital environment.
Education and Experience
Minimum of 3 years’ relevant Cleaning contract management experience in a motor manufacturing and paint shop cleaning
At least 3 years' motor manufacturing and paint shop cleaning experience
People management experience
Project Management experience in cleaning would be an advantage
Computer literate
Valid driver’s license with own vehicle will be preferable
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Knowledge of the Hospitality 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
Very good customer service skills
Very good management skills
Excellent communication skills
Ability to manage and ensure cost remain within the budget and promote costs saving where achievable
Ability to draft, extract and analyse 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
Operational coordination of Soft Services; ensuring that the standard of service received from external contractors is aligned with Client’s and business’ requirements
Efficient SLA management and proactively engage with clients to build long-term, profitable relationships
Effective and efficient people management ensuring a high performing team
Manage environmental safety in line with the client and business strategy
Package & Remuneration
Market Related
About Us
Welcome to Empact
With over 30 years of experience in South Africa and a range of seasoned professionals, Empact Group is a partner that you can count on. We specialise in providing quality food services and support solutions in catering, cleaning, hygiene and pest control. Empact Group aims to create a positive impact with our expertise that is as vast and varied as the needs of our clients. Our teams put all of their knowledge and experience into delivering professional bespoke solutions whilst providing services of the highest standard. We give you absolute quality every-single-time.
We design and implement innovative service solutions to ensure that our clients can concentrate on their core business, knowing that all other activities are being managed in the safest and most cost-efficient manner.
This is all underpinned by an intrinsic Health and Safety culture which has been honoured and developed by working with some of the world’s most demanding clients, including oil and energy companies in remote or difficult environments.
We envision ourselves to be the African market leader in contract food and support services. We pride ourselves on doing our job so that you can do yours better.
Our Transition
As of March 2019, Compass Group Southern Africa has been changed to Empact Group. Thebe Investment Corporation (Pty) Ltd (TIC), unconditionally acquired the shareholding of Compass Group Holdings PLC in Compass Group Southern Africa. TIC now owns the entire shareholding in CGSA and its subsidiary companies including Supercare Cleaning and Supercare Hygiene.
The Main Purpose of the job
The successful applicant will be responsible for managing all subordinate staff in integrated services in accordance with sector strategy, contract specifications and statutory regulations. This will include managing operational costs, providing operational support, oversee client services, training, audits, and industrial relations related issues in a hospital environment.
Education and Experience
Minimum of 3 years’ relevant Cleaning contract management experience in a motor manufacturing and paint shop cleaning
At least 3 years' motor manufacturing and paint shop cleaning experience
People management experience
Project Management experience in cleaning would be an advantage
Computer literate
Valid driver’s license with own vehicle will be preferable
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Knowledge of the Hospitality 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
Very good customer service skills
Very good management skills
Excellent communication skills
Ability to manage and ensure cost remain within the budget and promote costs saving where achievable
Ability to draft, extract and analyse 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
Operational coordination of Soft Services; ensuring that the standard of service received from external contractors is aligned with Client’s and business’ requirements
Efficient SLA management and proactively engage with clients to build long-term, profitable relationships
Effective and efficient people management ensuring a high performing team
Manage environmental safety in line with the client and business strategy
Package & Remuneration
Market Related
About Us
Welcome to Empact
With over 30 years of experience in South Africa and a range of seasoned professionals, Empact Group is a partner that you can count on. We specialise in providing quality food services and support solutions in catering, cleaning, hygiene and pest control. Empact Group aims to create a positive impact with our expertise that is as vast and varied as the needs of our clients. Our teams put all of their knowledge and experience into delivering professional bespoke solutions whilst providing services of the highest standard. We give you absolute quality every-single-time.
We design and implement innovative service solutions to ensure that our clients can concentrate on their core business, knowing that all other activities are being managed in the safest and most cost-efficient manner.
This is all underpinned by an intrinsic Health and Safety culture which has been honoured and developed by working with some of the world’s most demanding clients, including oil and energy companies in remote or difficult environments.
We envision ourselves to be the African market leader in contract food and support services. We pride ourselves on doing our job so that you can do yours better.
Our Transition
As of March 2019, Compass Group Southern Africa has been changed to Empact Group. Thebe Investment Corporation (Pty) Ltd (TIC), unconditionally acquired the shareholding of Compass Group Holdings PLC in Compass Group Southern Africa. TIC now owns the entire shareholding in CGSA and its subsidiary companies including Supercare Cleaning and Supercare Hygiene.
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