Industrial Hygiene & Sanitation Leader — Relocation & Growth

Placements24; Randfontein; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension fund

Bonuses and incentives

Relocation assistance

Growth opportunities

Generous leave

Job summary

Placements24 is sourcing an Industrial Hygiene and Sanitation Manager for a major industrial plant in Rustenburg, North West. You will lead the hygiene program, conduct assessments, and enforce sanitation standards to protect employees and ensure regulatory compliance.

You will oversee a team, collaborate with the Health & Safety function, and drive continuous improvement in hygiene practices, with a focus on high-risk areas and incident prevention.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, Occupational Safety, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in industrial hygiene and sanitation, with 3+ years in a supervisory role.
• CIH certification is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of hazardous materials, exposure assessments, and sanitation principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage the industrial hygiene and sanitation program across the facility.
• Conduct hazard assessments and identify risks related to chemical exposure, noise, and health factors.
• Establish sanitation protocols for production areas, restrooms, and waste management.
• Lead and train the sanitation team and supervise duties.
• Monitor environmental conditions to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
• Manage procurement and inventory of cleaning supplies, PPE, and equipment.
• Investigate hygiene-related incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Health & Safety to integrate hygiene into safety management.
• Maintain records of monitoring, training, inspections, and incidents.

Skills

Hazard assessment

Leadership

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Safety communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene or related field

CIH certification (desirable)

Tools

MS Excel

Data analysis software

Job description

Placements24 is sourcing an Industrial Hygiene and Sanitation Manager for a major industrial plant in Rustenburg, North West. You will lead the hygiene program, conduct assessments, and enforce sanitation standards to protect employees and ensure regulatory compliance.

You will oversee a team, collaborate with the Health & Safety function, and drive continuous improvement in hygiene practices, with a focus on high-risk areas and incident prevention.