Remote Facilities Hygiene Specialist

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Facilities Hygiene Specialist to oversee hygiene standards across a portfolio of properties from a remote location. You will develop and implement best-in-class hygiene protocols, perform virtual inspections, and advise site management teams to maintain safe environments.

The role emphasizes infection control knowledge, data interpretation, and strong communication for remote collaboration with diverse teams, offering flexible home-based work and opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in facilities management or environmental health.
• Proven track record in large-scale hygiene programs.
• Strong knowledge of cleaning chemicals and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage remote hygiene programs across properties.
• Create standard cleaning procedures and training modules.
• Conduct virtual site assessments and data-driven risk reviews.
• Provide remote guidance to site teams on hygiene best practices.
• Ensure compliance with local and international health and safety regulations.
• Stay updated on trends in cleaning, disinfection, and hygiene tech.

Skills

Facilities management

Infection control

Data analysis

Remote collaboration

Communication

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated Remote Facilities Hygiene Specialist to oversee and enhance hygiene standards across their portfolio of properties. This role requires a proactive individual with a deep understanding of facility sanitation, infection control, and regulatory compliance, all managed through a remote work setup. You will be responsible for developing and implementing best-in-class hygiene protocols, conducting virtual inspections, and providing expert advice to site management teams to ensure a consistently safe and healthy environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional who thrives on driving standards and making a tangible impact from a remote location.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage comprehensive facility hygiene and sanitation programs remotely.
• Develop standardized cleaning procedures, checklists, and training modules for various facility types.
• Conduct virtual site assessments and audits, analyzing data to identify risks and areas for improvement.
• Provide remote consultation and support to site managers and cleaning teams on hygiene best practices.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant local, national, and international health and safety regulations.
• Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in cleaning, disinfection, and hygiene management.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in facilities management, environmental health, or a related sanitation field.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing large-scale hygiene programs.
• Strong knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and infection control principles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.
• Proficiency in remote collaboration tools and digital platforms for reporting and communication.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, tailored for a remote environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary with potential for performance incentives.
• Complete remote work flexibility, allowing for a home-based role.
• Generous health, dental, and retirement benefits package.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
• The chance to shape hygiene standards for a leading organization.