Hospitality Hygiene Executive: Strategy & Safety Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Health and retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Chief Hygiene Officer for a prominent hospitality group in the Eastern Cape region. The role leads hygiene strategy, policy development, and regulatory compliance across hotels, restaurants and facilities.

The executive will oversee audits, training, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement with health authorities, ensuring top-tier safety and cleanliness standards throughout Port Elizabeth properties.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Microbiology, or related field.
• 10+ years in hygiene management with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Deep knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP), infection control, and relevant legislation.
• Experience developing and implementing large-scale hygiene programs.
• Strong analytical, risk assessment and budgeting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement group-wide hygiene and infection control strategy.
• Establish and enforce cleaning protocols and standards across all properties.
• Conduct audits and inspections for regulatory compliance.
• Oversee waste management, pest control, and water quality programs.
• Train hygiene teams across all levels and drive consistent practices.
• Monitor trends and regulations in hygiene management and implement advancements.
• Collaborate with managers to embed hygiene into service delivery.
• Manage budgets for hygiene operations and external providers.
• Interface with health authorities and external auditors.
• Investigate incidents and outbreaks and drive corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Risk assessment

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Public Health / Environmental Health / Microbiology

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Chief Hygiene Officer for a prominent hospitality group in the Eastern Cape region. The role leads hygiene strategy, policy development, and regulatory compliance across hotels, restaurants and facilities.

The executive will oversee audits, training, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement with health authorities, ensuring top-tier safety and cleanliness standards throughout Port Elizabeth properties.