Head of Campus Hygiene & Facilities

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 950,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive senior management/s

Comprehensive medical aid

Pension fund

Career progression opportunities

Campus facilities access

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Facilities Hygiene Manager in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, to lead cleaning operations across a major university campus. The role requires guiding a large team, implementing robust hygiene strategies, and ensuring health, safety, and environmental compliance.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in large-scale facilities or university settings and a proven track record in budgeting, pest control, and sustainability improvements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in facilities management, cleaning operations, or hygiene management.
• Proven leadership of large teams and budgets.
• Deep knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and best practices.
• Strong grasp of health, safety, and environmental regulations for education settings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enforce campus-wide cleaning, hygiene, and sanitation policies.
• Lead and mentor a large team of cleaning staff and supervisors.
• Oversee daily operations across academic, residential, admin, and recreational facilities.
• Manage annual hygiene budget and procurement of supplies/equipment.
• Conduct audits to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with departments and contractors to deliver services.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Hygiene & infection control

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Education

Degree in Facilities Management or Environmental Health

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Facilities Hygiene Manager in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, to lead cleaning operations across a major university campus. The role requires guiding a large team, implementing robust hygiene strategies, and ensuring health, safety, and environmental compliance.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in large-scale facilities or university settings and a proven track record in budgeting, pest control, and sustainability improvements.