Hygiene & Sanitation Specialist – Hybrid, Training & Compliance

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund contribution

Paid leave

Professional development

Home office allowance

Industry conferences

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Hygiene & Sanitisation Specialist to join our Sandton team in a hybrid role, managing hygiene protocols on-site and remotely. You will conduct sanitation assessments, implement best practices, train staff, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Environmental Health, Public Health, Microbiology, or related field, with at least 4 years' experience in sanitation or environmental health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, Microbiology, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of sanitation, hygiene, or environmental health experience.
• Strong knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and sanitation best practices.
• Familiarity with relevant health and safety regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, capable of training and advising staff.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively, both on-site and remotely.
• Proficiency in using computer software for documentation and reporting.
• Must be willing to travel to the Sandton site regularly as part of the hybrid arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor sanitation programs to ensure health and safety compliance.
• Conduct regular on-site and remote inspections of facilities to assess hygiene conditions.
• Provide training and guidance to staff on cleaning techniques, chemical usage, and safety protocols.
• Investigate sanitation-related issues and develop corrective action plans.
• Stay updated on trends, technologies, and regulatory changes in hygiene and sanitation.
• Collaborate with facilities management to integrate sanitation best practices into daily workflows.
• Maintain records of inspections, training, and sanitation activities.
• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate stock.
• Assist in developing pest control and waste management strategies.
• Promote culture of hygiene and safety awareness throughout the organization.
• Prepare reports on hygiene status, audit findings, and management recommendations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

Independent work

Training staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, Microbiology, or related field

Tools

Computer software for documentation and reporting

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Hygiene & Sanitisation Specialist to join our Sandton team in a hybrid role, managing hygiene protocols on-site and remotely. You will conduct sanitation assessments, implement best practices, train staff, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Environmental Health, Public Health, Microbiology, or related field, with at least 4 years' experience in sanitation or environmental health.