Lead Sanitation Specialist - Hygiene & Ops Impact

Placements24; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Career progression opportunities

Training and development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Sanitation Specialist to oversee sanitation operations in Johannesburg. The role involves developing and enforcing sanitation protocols, mentoring a team, and driving safety and hygiene standards across facilities.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, knowledge of industrial cleaning practices, and a proven track record in managing sanitation teams and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading sanitation teams in industrial/commercial settings.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and sanitation best practices.
• Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to generate reports and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain sanitation procedures and schedules for all facility areas.
• Supervise, train and mentor sanitation workers, ensuring safety protocols are followed.
• Conduct regular inspections to identify hygiene issues and implement corrective actions.
• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies, equipment and PPE, ensuring adequate stock levels.
• Investigate and report sanitation-related incidents, implementing preventative measures.
• Collaborate with other departments to integrate sanitation with operations.
• Ensure compliance with local, national and international health and safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of cleaning activities, inspections and staff training.
• Uphold environmental sustainability in sanitation practices.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Health & safety

Record keeping

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

PPE management

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Sanitation Specialist to oversee sanitation operations in Johannesburg. The role involves developing and enforcing sanitation protocols, mentoring a team, and driving safety and hygiene standards across facilities.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, knowledge of industrial cleaning practices, and a proven track record in managing sanitation teams and ensuring regulatory compliance.