Hygiene & Sanitation Lead – Pietermaritzburg

Placements24; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Travel between sites

Protective gear provided

Job summary

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a Senior Hygiene Specialist to lead hygiene, sanitation and safety initiatives across multiple sites. You will design programs, train staff, and ensure compliance with OHSA and environmental regulations.

The role requires proactive leadership, thorough inspections, accurate reporting, and the ability to travel between sites. Relocation to Pietermaritzburg may be required; a competitive salary and professional development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Senior hygiene leadership experience in facilities management or industrial settings.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, equipment and safe application.
• Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental regulations (OHSA).
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel between sites and relocate to Pietermaritzburg if needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor hygiene and sanitation programs across client sites.
• Conduct site inspections and audits to ensure protocol compliance and identify improvements.
• Supervise and train cleaning staff on best practices, chemical handling, and safety.
• Manage inventory of supplies, equipment and chemicals with cost-conscious stock control.
• Investigate hygiene-related issues and resolve complaints promptly.
• Maintain records of schedules, inspections, and staff performance.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with site managers to understand client cleaning requirements.
• Oversee deep cleaning, disinfection, and pest-control coordination.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Inspect & report

Job description

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a Senior Hygiene Specialist to lead hygiene, sanitation and safety initiatives across multiple sites. You will design programs, train staff, and ensure compliance with OHSA and environmental regulations.

The role requires proactive leadership, thorough inspections, accurate reporting, and the ability to travel between sites. Relocation to Pietermaritzburg may be required; a competitive salary and professional development opportunities are offered.