Industrial Hygiene & Sanitation Technician

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on expertise

Comprehensive training on sanitation &

Personal protective equipment provided

Career advancement opportunities

Safe and healthy work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Environmental Services Technician in Richards Bay to uphold high standards of sanitation and safety in industrial and commercial settings. The role focuses on implementing comprehensive hygiene protocols and safe waste management to ensure compliant operations.

You will lead detailed sanitation plans, perform specialized cleaning tasks, and train junior staff while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Environmental Services Technician or similar advanced sanitation role.
• In-depth knowledge of cleaning chemicals, disinfection agents, and their safe application.
• Proficiency with specialized cleaning equipment and waste management systems.
• Strong understanding of occupational health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to proactively address sanitation challenges.
• Physical capability to manage demanding tasks in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement detailed sanitation plans for various operational areas, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Perform specialized cleaning tasks including deep cleaning of machinery, disinfection, and surface treatment.
• Manage and dispose of general and potentially hazardous waste according to environmental protocols.
• Operate and maintain advanced cleaning equipment, ensuring safe operation.
• Conduct regular inspections to identify hygiene risks and implement corrective actions.
• Train and guide junior staff on cleaning techniques and safety procedures.

Skills

Environmental services experience

Cleaning chemicals knowledge

Disinfection agents knowledge

Specialized cleaning equipment

Waste management systems

Health, safety, environmental regs

Tools

Specialized cleaning equipment

Waste management systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Environmental Services Technician in Richards Bay to uphold high standards of sanitation and safety in industrial and commercial settings. The role focuses on implementing comprehensive hygiene protocols and safe waste management to ensure compliant operations.

You will lead detailed sanitation plans, perform specialized cleaning tasks, and train junior staff while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations in a dynamic work environment.