Advanced Hygiene Technician

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 68,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Ongoing training in cleaning practices

Safety gear provided

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni is seeking an Advanced Hygiene Technician to uphold high standards of cleanliness and sanitation across client facilities. The role blends on-site hands-on cleaning with remote administrative tasks to support safety and hygiene compliance.

You will perform disinfection, PPE usage, inventory management, and strict adherence to schedules and health regulations, with potential for professional growth in a part-time, hybrid setup.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in professional cleaning, sanitation, or a related hygiene role.
• Solid knowledge of cleaning agents, disinfectants, tools and their correct application.
• Familiarity with public health, workplace safety and infection control practices.
• Capable of working autonomously and in a team.
• Physically able to perform standing, walking, lifting and dexterous tasks.

Responsibilities

• Execute cleaning, sanitization and disinfection procedures across zones including interiors, washrooms and common areas.
• Safely operate and manage cleaning machinery and tools with routine maintenance.
• Follow cleaning schedules, quality standards, and safety mandates.
• Manage waste collection, segregation and disposal of general and hazardous waste.
• Monitor stock of cleaning supplies and consumables; report facility defects to site supervisor.
• Document activities and communicate health and safety regulations, including PPE usage.
• Undertake specialized cleaning and post-event sanitization as directed.
• Maintain professional conduct on client sites and protect company reputation.

Skills

Cleaning expertise

Public health awareness

Time management

Teamwork

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

About the Role Our client, a prominent entity in the facilities management sector located in Benoni , Gauteng , is actively seeking an Advanced Hygiene Technician. This role is essential for maintaining impeccable standards of cleanliness and sanitation across a diverse portfolio of client facilities. The successful candidate will be instrumental in ensuring a safe, healthy, and pristine environment, contributing directly to client satisfaction and operational integrity. We are looking for an individual with a robust understanding of hygiene protocols and a proactive approach to facility upkeep. This position offers flexibility, working partly remotely for administrative tasks and partly on-site for hands-on sanitation duties, providing a balanced work-life integration in the bustling Benoni area. Join our team and make a tangible impact on the environments we manage.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute comprehensive cleaning, sanitization, and disinfection procedures in assigned zones, encompassing building interiors, washrooms, and common areas.
• Safely operate and manage a variety of cleaning machinery and tools, ensuring regular maintenance and readiness.
• Adhere rigorously to established cleaning schedules, quality standards, and safety mandates.
• Manage the collection, segregation, and appropriate disposal of general and potentially hazardous waste streams.
• Monitor and replenish inventory of essential cleaning supplies, toiletries, and consumables within service areas.
• Accurately document cleaning activities, report any facility defects or maintenance requirements to the site supervisor.
• Consistently apply all pertinent health and safety regulations, including the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Undertake specialized cleaning projects, deep cleaning initiatives, and sanitization efforts post-event as directed.
• Maintain a professional and respectful presence on client sites, upholding the company's reputation.

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience in professional cleaning, sanitation, or a related hygiene role.
• Solid knowledge of industry-standard cleaning agents, disinfectants, tools, and their correct application.
• Familiarity with best practices in public health, workplace safety, and infection control.
• Capability to manage tasks autonomously and contribute effectively within a team setting.
• Physical resilience to endure prolonged periods of standing, walking, lifting, and manual dexterity.
• Strong organizational capabilities and effective time management to meet service level agreements.
• Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring thoroughness in all cleaning and sanitation tasks.
• Dependability, punctuality, and a dedicated approach to work duties.
• Clear communication skills for reporting and team coordination.
• Must reside within or be able to commute to the Benoni region for on-site duties.

Benefits

• A part-time position with a realistic annual wage of 75000 R.
• Hybrid work model offering a blend of remote administrative tasks and on-site operational duties.
• Access to ongoing training in advanced cleaning techniques and safety protocols.
• Opportunities for skill enhancement and potential progression within the organization.
• Provision of high-quality cleaning equipment, tools, and necessary safety gear.
• A positive and encouraging work culture that values employee contributions.
• Contribution to maintaining hygienic environments in a vital sector.