Durban Regional Sanitation Lead — On-Site Ops

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Permanent on-site role in Durban

Career growth and development

Medical and retirement benefits

Impactful role in community health

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Regional Sanitation Coordinator for the Durban area to oversee sanitation operations, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with health and environmental regulations. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership and efficient management of resources in an on-site Durban setting.

You will develop cleaning schedules, conduct inspections, manage inventory, and liaise with facility managers to maintain high hygiene standards across facilities in the region.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in sanitation or cleaning management.
• Experience supervising and training cleaning teams.
• Knowledge of industrial cleaning techniques, chemicals and equipment.
• Understanding of health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• On-site work in Durban and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee sanitation activities in the Durban region, ensuring adherence to protocols and health standards.
• Develop and implement detailed cleaning schedules and operational plans.
• Supervise and train sanitation staff, ensuring necessary skills and knowledge.
• Conduct inspections and quality checks of cleaning services and premises.
• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies, chemicals, and equipment.
• Respond to sanitation-related emergencies and document solutions.
• Coordinate with facility managers to meet sanitation needs within operations.
• Maintain records and prepare reports on activities, metrics and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.

Skills

Staff supervision

Cleaning management

Health & safety

Regulatory compliance

Organization

Time management

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Regional Sanitation Coordinator for the Durban area to oversee sanitation operations, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with health and environmental regulations. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership and efficient management of resources in an on-site Durban setting.

You will develop cleaning schedules, conduct inspections, manage inventory, and liaise with facility managers to maintain high hygiene standards across facilities in the region.