Cleaner Supervisor

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Date: 16 Jan 2026

Location: Pretoria, GT, ZA, Pretoria

Company: Council for Geoscience

Job Title : Cleaner Supervisor
Position Status : Permanent
Peromnes Grade : P14 (R 266 059.43 CTC Per Annum)
Location          : Head Office, Pretoria
Reporting Line : Manager: Facilities Management
Overall Job Purpose : The Cleaner Supervisor is responsible for supervising cleaning and gardening staff, coordinating daily cleaning activities, inspecting work  areas, managing cleaning and gardening supplies, personal protective equipment and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment for employees, customers and visitors. Furthermore, ensuring that cleaning and hygiene standards within the organisation premises and yards are maintained to the highest level.

 

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

  • Monitor staff attendance and performance.
  • Plan, allocate and supervise daily cleaning tasks.
  • Adjust and supervise cleaning schedules and ensure that they are followed by staff.
  • Supervise daily activities of staff to ensure cleanliness and maintenance of hygiene standards.
  • Supervise gardening/landscape staff to ensure that outdoor areas and yards are well maintained.
  • Respond to cleaning, hygiene and gardening complaints.
  • Report any maintenance issues to maintenance section.
  • Keep and maintain records.
  • Conduct inspections and periodic audits and implement corrective action.
  • Maintain high cleanliness and orderliness across all areas.
  • Train cleaning staff on proper cleaning methods, use of equipment, and safety procedures.
  • Promote teamwork and continuous improvement.
  • Initiate consumables reservations and monitor inventory levels for hygiene and gardening consumables.
  • Ensure that hygiene and gardening tools are adequate and are maintained.
  • Ensure that staff follow safe work procedures and use personal protection.
  • Support adherence to workplace health and safety regulations and their maintenance thereof in line with OHSA and Regulations for facilities and workplaces.

 

  

KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

 

  • Attention to detail.
  • Proactive attitude and mindset.
  • Strong planning and organizing skills.
  • Problem solving ability.
  • Team leadership.
  • Teamwork.
  • Adaptability.
  • Health and safety conscious.

 

 

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

 

  • Grade 12;
  • Diploma in Facilities Management or Diploma in Business/Office Administration will be an added advantage

 

 

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

 

  • Minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
  • Valid Driver’s license.
  • Basic knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.
  • Computer Literacy will be and added advantage.
  • Supervisory skills.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Cleaning and Housekeeping skills.
  • Basic Reporting Writing skills.

 

The Council for Geoscience is committed to Employment Equity and diversity. In accordance with the Employment Equity prescripts, preference will be given but not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups. Females and people from previously disadvantaged groups and sectors are encouraged to apply.

 

Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please consider your application unsuccessful.

 

All appointments are subject to positive vetting results.

 

The processing of your personal information by the Council for Geoscience will be done in accordance with the POPI Act 4 of 2013.

 

For enquiries, please contact us at recruitment@geoscience.org.za. Please note: Applications submitted to this email address and CGS social media platforms will not be considered.

 

Closing Date: 28 January 2026