Hygiene Technician & Sanitation Lead - Pretoria

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

State-of-the-art cleaning equipment

Safety-first culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a detail-oriented Hygiene Technician to oversee and execute rigorous cleaning and sanitation protocols across facilities. You will implement procedures to ensure a sterile, safe environment and maintain compliance with health regulations.

The role focuses on scheduling, inspections, inventory control of cleaning chemicals, staff training, and maintaining equipment calibration. Strong leadership, communication, and a proactive approach to hygiene are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Hygiene Technician or in a supervisory cleaning role.
• In-depth knowledge of cleaning chemicals, sanitation equipment, and health & safety regulations.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to conduct thorough inspections and identify potential hygiene risks.
• Strong leadership and communication skills for training and managing a team.
• Certification in food safety or related hygiene disciplines is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement detailed cleaning and disinfection schedules for all facility areas.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure cleaning standards are met and identify areas for improvement.
• Manage the inventory and safe storage of cleaning chemicals and supplies.
• Train and supervise cleaning staff on proper techniques, safety procedures, and the use of equipment.
• Oversee the maintenance and calibration of cleaning equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Maintain accurate records of cleaning activities, inspections, and incident reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Organizational skills

Time-management

Communication skills

Education

Food safety certification

Tools

Sanitation equipment

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a detail-oriented Hygiene Technician to oversee and execute rigorous cleaning and sanitation protocols across facilities. You will implement procedures to ensure a sterile, safe environment and maintain compliance with health regulations.

The role focuses on scheduling, inspections, inventory control of cleaning chemicals, staff training, and maintaining equipment calibration. Strong leadership, communication, and a proactive approach to hygiene are essential.