Remote Environmental Health & Sanitation Specialist

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Remote work from any approved location

Comprehensive health and wellness bene

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Remote Environmental Sanitation Specialist for a leading cleaning and sanitation solutions provider. This remote-first position allows you to develop and oversee sanitation protocols across diverse client sites while maintaining strict hygiene and safety standards from your home office in South Africa.

You will analyze sanitation data, stay current with regulations (OSHA, SABS), train teams, and provide expert guidance to clients and internal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Public Health, Biology, Chemistry, or related field.
• Proven experience in sanitation or environmental health.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, disinfectants and sanitation equipment.
• Familiarity with health and safety standards (OSHA, SABS).
• Strong written and verbal communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive sanitation and hygiene protocols for diverse client sites.
• Conduct remote risk assessments and identify potential sanitation hazards.
• Monitor adherence to health and safety regulations and company policies.
• Provide expert advice and consultation on sanitation best practices to clients and internal teams.
• Analyze sanitation data and generate reports on compliance and areas for improvement.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in sanitation technology and methodologies.
• Train and support field teams (where applicable) on proper sanitation techniques and equipment usage.
• Manage and maintain sanitation records and documentation accurately.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integrated health and safety strategies.
• Respond to sanitation-related inquiries and provide timely solutions.

Skills

Sanitation experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Remote tools proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Public Health, Biology, Chemistry, or related field

Tools

Video conferencing

Project management software

Data reporting tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Remote Environmental Sanitation Specialist for a leading cleaning and sanitation solutions provider. This remote-first position allows you to develop and oversee sanitation protocols across diverse client sites while maintaining strict hygiene and safety standards from your home office in South Africa.

You will analyze sanitation data, stay current with regulations (OSHA, SABS), train teams, and provide expert guidance to clients and internal