Facility Sanitation Specialist

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development and training

Supportive team environment

Tools and supplies provided

Scenic Western Cape location

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, is seeking a Facility Sanitation Specialist to develop, implement and monitor sanitation programs across all facility areas. You will supervise cleaning staff, conduct inspections, manage supplies and ensure compliance with health and environmental regulations.

The role combines on-site oversight with remote planning and analysis in a hybrid work setup aimed at maintaining high cleanliness standards and safe working environments for staff and visitors.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sanitation, cleaning management, or facilities maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to high cleanliness standards.
• Ability to train and motivate cleaning staff.
• Proficiency in sanitation management software or record-keeping tools.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• On-site duties in Paarl as part of a hybrid work arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain effective sanitation programs for all facility areas.
• Supervise and guide cleaning staff, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
• Conduct regular inspections of facilities to assess cleanliness, identify sanitation issues, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies, equipment, and consumables, ensuring adequate stock levels and cost-effective procurement.
• Train cleaning staff on proper sanitation techniques, safety procedures, and the use of cleaning equipment and chemicals.
• Investigate and resolve sanitation-related issues and complaints promptly.
• Ensure adherence to all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Maintain detailed records of sanitation activities, inspections, and staff performance.
• Collaborate with other departments to coordinate cleaning schedules and address specific sanitation needs.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve sanitation processes and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Time management

Detail-oriented

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Staff training

Problem solving

Tools

Sanitation software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic organization with facilities in Paarl, Western Cape, ZA , is seeking a dedicated Facility Sanitation Specialist . This role is pivotal in ensuring that all operational environments consistently meet stringent cleanliness, hygiene, and safety standards. The Facility Sanitation Specialist will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring comprehensive sanitation programs. This includes overseeing daily cleaning activities, managing cleaning staff, ensuring compliance with health regulations, and maintaining the necessary supplies and equipment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of sanitation best practices, exceptional organizational skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. You will play a key role in maintaining a healthy and safe workplace, contributing significantly to the company’s operational efficiency and reputation. We are looking for a detail-oriented professional committed to excellence in facility upkeep. This position offers a hybrid work model, providing a balance between on-site operational oversight and remote planning and analysis, within the beautiful surroundings of Paarl .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain effective sanitation programs for all facility areas.
• Supervise and guide cleaning staff, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
• Conduct regular inspections of facilities to assess cleanliness, identify sanitation issues, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies, equipment, and consumables, ensuring adequate stock levels and cost-effective procurement.
• Train cleaning staff on proper sanitation techniques, safety procedures, and the use of cleaning equipment and chemicals.
• Investigate and resolve sanitation-related issues and complaints promptly.
• Ensure adherence to all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Maintain detailed records of sanitation activities, inspections, and staff performance.
• Collaborate with other departments to coordinate cleaning schedules and address specific sanitation needs.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve sanitation processes and efficiency.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a sanitation, cleaning management, or facilities maintenance role, with a focus on hygiene standards.
• Strong knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and sanitation best practices for various facility types.
• Understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations applicable to facility management.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
• Ability to train and motivate cleaning staff effectively.
• Proficiency in using sanitation management software or relevant record-keeping tools.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be available for on-site duties within Paarl, Western Cape, ZA , as part of a hybrid work arrangement.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on workplace health and safety.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Work within a well-established organization.
• Supportive team environment.
• Provision of necessary tools and supplies.
• Scenic work location in the Western Cape .