Chief Hygiene & Sanitation Leader

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Head of Sanitation and Hygiene Services for a prominent hospitality and events group operating in Soweto, Gauteng. This senior role leads sanitation strategy, teams, and training to ensure peak cleanliness and guest safety across venues.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years in sanitation within hospitality, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of HACCP and health regulations. Expect flexible hours to support operations.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years in sanitation and hygiene management, preferably in hospitality or events.
• Senior leadership experience with large teams and budgets.
• In-depth knowledge of sanitation principles, HACCP, and health regulations.
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Willingness to work flexible hours as operations require.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive sanitation strategy for Soweto operations.
• Lead, train, and manage sanitation and cleaning teams for peak performance.
• Enforce cleaning protocols, schedules, and quality control measures.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations.
• Conduct audits and risk assessments to mitigate sanitation issues.
• Manage budget for supplies, equipment, and staffing.
• Procure and manage inventory of cleaning agents and PPE.
• Deliver training programs on hygiene best practices.
• Collaborate with Food & Beverage, Operations, and Housekeeping heads.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and regulatory changes.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

HACCP knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelors in Public Health

Tools

Management software

Inventory & reporting tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Head of Sanitation and Hygiene Services for a prominent hospitality and events group operating in Soweto, Gauteng. This senior role leads sanitation strategy, teams, and training to ensure peak cleanliness and guest safety across venues.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years in sanitation within hospitality, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of HACCP and health regulations. Expect flexible hours to support operations.