Remote Hygiene & Disinfection Strategist

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 469,000 - 759,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Disinfection & Hygiene Specialist for a national consultancy focused on public health and safety. You will advise clients remotely on disinfection, sanitation, and hygiene protocols, develop customized strategies, conduct virtual assessments, and deliver online training to staff across diverse sectors.

The role requires deep knowledge of infectious disease control, cleaning science, and regulatory compliance, plus strong communication to support remote client

Qualifications

• Proven experience in disinfection, sanitation, hygiene management.
• Strong knowledge of infection control principles and regulations (OSHA, EPA).
• Experience developing cleaning/disinfection protocols for various facilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work remotely and manage time effectively.
• Degree or certification in a relevant field is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement tailored disinfection and hygiene protocols for diverse clients nationwide.
• Conduct virtual assessments of client facilities using documentation and remote tools.
• Provide expert advice on cleaning chemicals, equipment and best practices.
• Design and deliver online training modules for client staff on hygiene standards.
• Stay abreast of research, technologies and regulatory changes in disinfection and public health.
• Create comprehensive reports and guidance documents for clients.
• Respond to client inquiries and provide ongoing remote support.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure quality of service.
• Promote proactive hygiene management and disease prevention across industries.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Remote work experience

Infection control knowledge

Virtual tools (Zoom/Teams)

Independent work

Education

Public Health / Environmental Science / Chemistry / Microbiology degree

Tools

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Project management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Disinfection & Hygiene Specialist for a national consultancy focused on public health and safety. You will advise clients remotely on disinfection, sanitation, and hygiene protocols, develop customized strategies, conduct virtual assessments, and deliver online training to staff across diverse sectors.

The role requires deep knowledge of infectious disease control, cleaning science, and regulatory compliance, plus strong communication to support remote client