Hybrid Sanitation Lead | Hygiene & Safety Champion

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development opportunities

Diverse environments

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a Senior Sanitation Coordinator for our Vereeniging, Gauteng operations. The role combines on-site supervision with remote coordination to lead sanitation teams, ensure top hygiene standards, and drive process improvements across facilities.

You will manage schedules, report on performance, liaise with other departments, and uphold health and safety regulations. Hybrid work arrangement offered to balance site visits with remote planning.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in sanitation, cleaning management, or a supervisory role.
• Proven experience leading and managing cleaning teams.
• Strong knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and industrial sanitation practices.
• Excellent understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Experience developing and implementing cleaning schedules and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day sanitation operations, ensuring adherence to hygiene and safety standards.
• Lead, train, and motivate sanitation staff, fostering a positive work environment.
• Develop and implement efficient cleaning schedules and protocols.
• Conduct regular inspections of facilities and equipment to ensure cleanliness.
• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies, chemicals, and equipment, ensuring cost-effectiveness and availability.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with other department heads to integrate sanitation efforts into operations.
• Analyze sanitation performance data and implement improvements.

Skills

Sanitation management

Team leadership

Cleaning chemicals

Health & safety

Scheduling software

Communication skills

Tools

Inventory software

Reporting tools

Facility management software

Job description

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a Senior Sanitation Coordinator for our Vereeniging, Gauteng operations. The role combines on-site supervision with remote coordination to lead sanitation teams, ensure top hygiene standards, and drive process improvements across facilities.

You will manage schedules, report on performance, liaise with other departments, and uphold health and safety regulations. Hybrid work arrangement offered to balance site visits with remote planning.