Remote Environmental Health Lead: Policy & Virtual Audits

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work arrangement

Professional development funding

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Environmental Health Officer to oversee sanitation across multiple sites. You will drive policy development, conduct virtual risk assessments, and guide managers in hygiene, waste, and pest control from a remote setting.

You will deliver training for remote and on-site staff while staying compliant with evolving EH regulations. This role emphasizes independent work and digital reporting across nationwide operations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in environmental health, sanitation management, or public health policy.
• In-depth knowledge of public health regulations, sanitation standards, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Proven ability to develop and implement effective policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive environmental health and sanitation policies and procedures for all company facilities.
• Conduct virtual risk assessments and audits to identify potential health hazards and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to site managers and staff on best practices for hygiene, waste management, and pest control.
• Monitor compliance through remote reporting and analysis of data, recommending and facilitating corrective actions.
• Stay updated on local and national environmental health legislation and guidelines, ensuring organizational policies remain current.
• Develop and deliver training materials on environmental health and sanitation topics for remote and on-site staff.

Skills

Virtual collaboration tools

Data analysis software

Digital reporting platforms

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's degree in Environmental Health or Public Health

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Environmental Health Officer to oversee sanitation across multiple sites. You will drive policy development, conduct virtual risk assessments, and guide managers in hygiene, waste, and pest control from a remote setting.

You will deliver training for remote and on-site staff while staying compliant with evolving EH regulations. This role emphasizes independent work and digital reporting across nationwide operations.