Remote Hygiene & Sanitation Lead — National Programs

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Executive health benefits

Retirement plan

International travel

Performance bonus

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Remote Hygiene and Sanitation Lead to design and oversee national hygiene strategies from a home office. You will guide on-site teams, develop training on infection control, and shape policies across facilities nationwide.

The role requires a Master’s degree or equivalent, 10+ years in hygiene or infection control, and strong data analysis, leadership, and stakeholder skills. It is fully remote with emphasis on remote collaboration and performance impact.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Microbiology, or a related field, or equivalent extensive experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in hygiene management, infection control, or sanitation within large organizations, preferably in healthcare, hospitality, or food service.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing national sanitation programs and protocols.
• In-depth knowledge of microbiology, epidemiology, infectious disease control, and regulatory compliance (e.g., HACCP, OHS).
• Exceptional remote leadership, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis, performance metrics tracking, and remote collaboration tools.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, and drive results in a virtual environment.
• Experience with auditing and quality assurance processes.
• Strong problem-solving and strategic planning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage overarching hygiene and sanitation policies and procedures for national operations.
• Provide remote leadership, guidance, and training to on-site cleaning and facilities management teams.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs on infection control, sanitation techniques, and chemical safety.
• Conduct virtual audits, inspections, and risk assessments of facilities to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
• Analyze hygiene data and performance metrics to identify trends, areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with procurement and operations departments to select and manage appropriate cleaning supplies, equipment, and technologies.
• Stay current with public health guidelines, industry best practices, and emerging hygiene innovations.
• Develop emergency response plans for hygiene-related incidents.
• Serve as the primary subject matter expert for all hygiene and sanitation-related inquiries.

Skills

Remote leadership

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Education

Master's degree in Public Health

Environmental Health background

Tools

EHS management software

Remote collaboration tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Remote Hygiene and Sanitation Lead to design and oversee national hygiene strategies from a home office. You will guide on-site teams, develop training on infection control, and shape policies across facilities nationwide.

The role requires a Master’s degree or equivalent, 10+ years in hygiene or infection control, and strong data analysis, leadership, and stakeholder skills. It is fully remote with emphasis on remote collaboration and performance impact.