Pedros Cleaning Supervisor
Pedros Cleaning Supervisor
Cleaning Supervisor
Company: Pedros
Division: Distribution Centre
Location: Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal
Job Type: Permanent
Experience Level: Entry Level
Industry: Restaurants
Posted: 20 August 2026
Closing Date: 21 September 2026
Job Overview
Pedros is looking for a Cleaning Supervisor to oversee cleaning, sanitation, housekeeping and related operations at its Distribution Centre in Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal.
The successful candidate will lead the cleaning team, manage daily cleaning activities, ensure food safety and hygiene standards are maintained, control cleaning resources and equipment, and ensure compliance with company procedures, health and safety requirements and HACCP standards.
Key Responsibilities
General Management
Drive Pedros People Values and Leadership Principles.Ensure employees understand and follow relevant SOPs.
Train employees on cleaning, sanitation, chemical handling, equipment and safety procedures.Identify operational gaps and implement corrective actions.
Conduct daily shift-start Vibe sessions.
Communicate operational issues and requirements to management and relevant departments.
Team Management
Prepare daily work schedules and allocate cleaning duties.Manage attendance, punctuality, leave and shift coverage.
Ensure adequate staffing levels.
Conduct shift roll calls.
Monitor employee performance, conduct, discipline and productivity.
Address poor performance and disciplinary issues according to company procedures.
Build and maintain a high-performing cleaning team.
Train and integrate temporary employment service employees.
Resolve team-related issues effectively.
Cleaning, Sanitation & Food Safety
Enforce food safety and hygiene requirements.
Ensure cleaning practices support HACCP requirements.
Supervise daily cleaning and sanitation throughout the Distribution Centre.
Oversee deep-cleaning activities.
Supervise washdown and cleaning of food-processing machinery and equipment where applicable.
Ensure approved cleaning SOPs are consistently followed.
Maintain required cleaning standards before, during and after operations.
Take immediate corrective action where standards are not met.
Quality Control & Inspections
Conduct regular inspections of cleaned areas.
Verify cleaning standards.
Identify and correct poor cleaning practices.
Follow up on corrective actions.
Respond to cleaning and housekeeping complaints.Report building damage, maintenance requirements and facility defects.
Support internal and external audit readiness.
Chemical Management & Safety
Ensure correct dilution and application of cleaning chemicals and food-safe sanitisers.
Ensure employees understand chemical safety procedures.
Maintain access to Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Ensure chemicals are correctly labelled and safely stored.
Monitor PPE compliance.
Monitor chemical usage and investigate excessive consumption.
Report and address chemical-related incidents.
Inventory & Equipment Control
Monitor cleaning chemicals, consumables and paper products.
Monitor cleaning tools and equipment.
Ensure supplies are replenished before minimum stock levels are reached.
Request or order cleaning supplies.
Prevent wastage and misuse.
Inspect cleaning equipment regularly.
Report faulty equipment and arrange repairs or replacements.
Ensure equipment is properly stored.
Health, Safety & Compliance
Enforce health and safety requirements.
Ensure employees wear the correct PPE.
Ensure cleaning activities are performed safely.
Identify and report unsafe conditions.
Ensure chemicals and equipment are used safely.
Maintain safe chemical storage.
Report incidents and complete required documentation.
Ensure employees understand emergency and safety procedures.
Documentation & Audit Compliance
Complete daily sanitation records.
Complete pre-operational inspection reports.
Maintain cleaning checklists.
Update cleaning and chemical usage trackers.Maintain records on SharePoint required.
Maintain employee training records.Ensure documentation is accurate and completed on time.Ensure records are available for audits.
Action and close relevant audit findings within required timelines.Maintain evidence of corrective actions and improvements.
People Management & Development
Build and maintain a high-performance team.
Address poor performance and discipline.
Apply the disciplinary code consistently.
Draft and issue warnings where authorised.
Initiate disciplinary processes where required.
Identify skills gaps and arrange training.
Ensure new employees receive induction and job-specific training.
Ensure TES employees are trained before starting duties.
Manage leave and ensure sufficient operational coverage.
Ensure attendance and uniform requirements are maintained.
Performance Management
Monitor departmental performance against KPIs.
Identify performance gaps.
Implement corrective actions.
Provide feedback to employees and management.
Escalate significant operational issues.
Monitor recurring problems and implement preventative measures.
Drive continuous improvement in cleaning and housekeeping operations.
Required Competencies
Candidates should demonstrate:
Strong leadership and people-management skills.
Excellent organisation and planning abilities.
Strong attention to detail.
Knowledge of cleaning and sanitation standards.
Understanding of food safety and HACCP principles.
Knowledge of chemical handling and safety.
Ability to manage cleaning equipment and resources.
Problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Conflict and performance-management skills.
Ability to work under pressure.
Strong accountability and ownership.
Accurate record-keeping abilities.
Ability to drive compliance and continuous improvement.
Good understanding of health and safety requirements.
Accountability
The Cleaning Supervisor will be accountable for ensuring that the Distribution Centre’s cleaning and housekeeping function operates effectively, safely and in accordance with Pedros standards.
The successful candidate must take ownership of operational problems, implement corrective actions, maintain high cleaning and hygiene standards, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, safety, compliance and employee performance.
Job Title: Cleaning Supervisor
Company: Pedros
Division: Distribution Centre
Location: Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal
Employment Type: Permanent
Experience: Entry Level
Industry: Restaurants
Closing Date: 21 September 2026
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply for the Cleaning Supervisor vacancy through the official Pedros recruitment process before the closing date.
Closing Date: 21 September 2026