Remote Facility Hygiene Specialist

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Remote work arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Facility Hygiene Specialist for a large national education group. You will develop and implement hygiene protocols across campuses from your home office.

You will lead remote assessments, guide on-site teams, manage cleaning supply chains, and stay aligned with public health guidelines to ensure safe and healthy learning environments for students and staff.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Environmental Health or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in facility hygiene management or public health.
• Proven ability to develop and implement hygiene programs.
• Strong infection control knowledge and practices.
• Excellent remote communication, presentation and training skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and implement standardized hygiene policies for all facilities.
• Conduct remote virtual assessments of campus facilities and identify improvements.
• Train and guide on-site staff on cleaning, disinfection and waste management best practices.
• Oversee procurement, distribution and inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Stay current with public health guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with leadership and safety officers to address hygiene concerns or outbreaks.
• Analyze facility data to track hygiene performance and KPIs.
• Create educational materials and campaigns to promote good hygiene.
• Manage relationships with external cleaning service providers where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Remote leadership

Public health

Infection control

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Environmental Health/Public Health/Facility Management

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a large national chain of educational institutions, is seeking an experienced and dedicated Remote Facility Hygiene Specialist. This role is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute to maintaining exceptional hygiene standards across all campuses from your home office. You will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive hygiene protocols, conducting virtual facility assessments, managing cleaning supply chains, and providing expert guidance to on-site facilities management teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in public health, environmental hygiene, or facilities management with a focus on sanitation and infection control. This role requires exceptional communication, analytical, and project management skills, enabling effective remote leadership and support. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring safe and healthy learning environments for students and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and implement standardized hygiene and sanitation policies and procedures for all educational facilities.
• Conduct remote virtual assessments and audits of campus facilities to evaluate hygiene standards and identify areas for improvement.
• Provide training and guidance to on-site facilities staff and management on best practices in cleaning, disinfection, and waste management.
• Oversee the procurement, distribution, and inventory management of cleaning supplies and sanitation equipment across all campuses.
• Stay current with public health guidelines, regulatory requirements, and emerging trends in facility hygiene and infection control.
• Collaborate with institutional leadership and health and safety officers to address any hygiene-related concerns or outbreaks.
• Analyze facility data to track hygiene performance metrics and report on key performance indicators.
• Develop educational materials and campaigns to promote good hygiene practices among students and staff.
• Manage relationships with external cleaning service providers where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, Facility Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in facility hygiene management, sanitation, or public health, with a focus on institutional or educational settings.
• Proven ability to develop and implement comprehensive hygiene programs.
• Strong understanding of infection control principles and practices.
• Excellent remote communication, presentation, and training skills.
• Proficiency in using digital tools for data analysis, project management, and virtual collaboration.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple projects effectively from a remote location.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks governing public facilities.
• Experience in supply chain management for cleaning and sanitation products is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and remote leadership.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement contributions.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering significant flexibility.
• Opportunity to impact the health and safety of a large student and staff population.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Be a key contributor to a leading educational organization's operational excellence.