Hygiene Officer

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Paid annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Hygiene Officer in East London to oversee and implement robust hygiene programs, ensuring a safe and compliant environment. You will monitor standards, conduct inspections, provide training, and ensure regulatory adherence, contributing to public health and customer confidence.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health or related field and at least 4 years of hygiene management experience, with strong leadership and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Environmental Health, Microbiology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a hygiene management or officer role.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, hygiene best practices, and sanitation principles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and training skills.
• Proficiency in relevant software for record-keeping and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor effective hygiene and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular inspections of premises, equipment, and processes to ensure compliance with hygiene standards.
• Investigate hygiene-related incidents, complaints, and non-compliance issues, implementing corrective actions.
• Provide training to staff on proper hygiene practices, food safety (if applicable), and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, training, and corrective actions taken.
• Liaise with external regulatory bodies and auditors as required.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health

Tools

Record-keeping software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Hygiene Officer to oversee and implement robust hygiene programs at their facility in East London . This role is essential for ensuring a safe, clean, and compliant operational environment, contributing to public health and customer confidence. You will be responsible for monitoring standards, conducting inspections, providing training, and ensuring adherence to all relevant regulations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, possesses strong leadership skills, and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of hygiene across all operations in East London .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor effective hygiene and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular inspections of premises, equipment, and processes to ensure compliance with hygiene standards.
• Investigate hygiene-related incidents, complaints, and non-compliance issues, implementing corrective actions.
• Provide training to staff on proper hygiene practices, food safety (if applicable), and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, training, and corrective actions taken.
• Liaise with external regulatory bodies and auditors as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Environmental Health, Microbiology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a hygiene management or officer role.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, hygiene best practices , and sanitation principles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and training skills.
• Proficiency in relevant software for record-keeping and reporting.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
• Paid annual leave and other company benefits.
• A challenging and rewarding role within a reputable organization in East London .