Hygiene & Sanitation Lead — Hybrid

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Hygiene and Sanitation Specialist to join our team in George, Western Cape. The role blends on-site supervision with remote planning and reporting to uphold top sanitation standards and safety compliance.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of sanitation best practices, strong observational skills, and a commitment to operational excellence in a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning, hospitality or healthcare is preferred.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and sanitation equipment.
• Understand South African health and safety regulations relating to sanitation.
• Strong observational skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for team training.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and enforce site-specific sanitation procedures and checklists.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to ensure hygiene standards and regulatory compliance.
• Train cleaning staff on sanitation techniques, chemical safety and equipment operation.
• Monitor inventory levels and manage orders for cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Investigate sanitation-related incidents, report findings and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with facility management to identify and mitigate hygiene risks.
• Maintain records of inspections, training, inventory, and actions taken.
• Stay updated on best practices in industrial sanitation and public health guidelines.

Skills

Observation & detail

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Tools

MS Excel

Record-keeping software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Hygiene and Sanitation Specialist to join our team in George, Western Cape. The role blends on-site supervision with remote planning and reporting to uphold top sanitation standards and safety compliance.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of sanitation best practices, strong observational skills, and a commitment to operational excellence in a hybrid work setup.