Executive Sanitation Leader – Bloemfontein

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

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation

Relocation assistance

Company vehicle or travel allowance

Health insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a Chief Sanitation Officer to lead our sanitation and environmental health program. This executive role requires strategic vision, strong public health expertise, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

You will develop policies, oversee operations including cleaning, waste, pest control, and regulatory compliance, manage a substantial budget, mentor a diverse team, and drive continuous improvement in sanitation across the organization.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Public Health or related field.
• 8–10 years in sanitation management.
• Experience developing and implementing sanitation policies.
• In-depth knowledge of sanitation principles and regulatory compliance.
• Proven leadership and people management skills.
• Experience managing budgets and resources.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Public health certifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sanitation strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Oversee cleaning, waste management, pest control, and environmental monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the sanitation department; foster excellence.
• Manage the sanitation budget, procurement, and cost control.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement preventative measures.
• Deliver training on sanitation protocols, safety procedures, and emergency response.
• Collaborate with regulators and external auditors during inspections.
• Stay current with trends and best practices in sanitation and public health.
• Serve as subject matter expert on sanitation-related matters.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Public health

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Team mentoring

Education

Master's degree in Public Health

Tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a Chief Sanitation Officer to lead our sanitation and environmental health program. This executive role requires strategic vision, strong public health expertise, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

You will develop policies, oversee operations including cleaning, waste, pest control, and regulatory compliance, manage a substantial budget, mentor a diverse team, and drive continuous improvement in sanitation across the organization.