Hygiene Operative

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Protective gear provided

Regular shifts

Team-oriented environment

Salary commensurate with experience

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a meticulous Hygiene Operative to uphold public health standards in commercial and public spaces. You will perform sanitation duties, follow cleaning schedules, and ensure environments remain clean and welcoming for communities and businesses in the Western Cape.

The role requires reliability, physical fitness, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Training and protective gear are provided, and there are regular shifts with opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in janitorial or hygiene roles preferred.
• Familiarity with industrial cleaning equipment and chemicals.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
• Good physical health for manual tasks.
• Awareness of hygiene best practices.
• Reliable with strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Execute detailed cleaning schedules for assigned areas.
• Sanitize surfaces and high-touch points with approved methods.
• Manage waste collection and disposal per regulations.
• Maintain cleaning tools and report defects.
• Assist with deep cleaning projects.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and health and safety directives.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Industrial cleaning

Follow instructions

Independent worker

Physical fitness

Hygiene practices

Reliability

Tools

Industrial cleaning equipment

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a meticulous Hygiene Operative to contribute to maintaining pristine conditions in Cape Town . This position plays a vital role in upholding public health standards and ensuring the cleanliness of commercial and public spaces. The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of sanitation duties, contributing to a healthy and welcoming environment for the community and businesses in the Western Cape. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in their work and understands the importance of a clean environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute detailed cleaning schedules for assigned areas, including kitchens, offices, and public facilities.
• Sanitize surfaces, equipment, and high-touch points using approved cleaning agents and methods.
• Manage waste collection and disposal efficiently, adhering to environmental regulations.
• Maintain cleaning tools and machinery, reporting any defects for repair.
• Assist with deep cleaning projects and periodic intensive sanitation efforts.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and health and safety directives.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a janitorial or hygiene role is preferred.
• Familiarity with industrial-grade cleaning equipment and chemicals.
• Capability to follow instructions and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good physical health, with the ability to perform manual tasks vigorously.
• Awareness of hygiene best practices and their importance.
• Reliability and a strong work ethic.

Benefits

• Monthly salary commensurate with experience.
• All required cleaning materials and protective gear provided.
• Regular work hours with potential for additional shifts.
• Team-oriented work environment with supportive management.
• Contribution to a healthier community through diligent work.