Remote Hygiene & Sanitation Program Lead

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work from anywhere in South-Af

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a highly skilled Facilities Hygiene Specialist to join their team in a fully remote capacity. You will develop and oversee hygiene strategies across facilities, ensuring cleaning standards meet regulatory requirements and best practices.

This remote‑first role requires strong analytics, project management, and the ability to collaborate with on‑site teams from a home office in South Africa. Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA is within the focus area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Public Health, Biology, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in hygiene, sanitation, or facilities management.
• Experience working remotely and managing projects independently.
• Knowledge of hygiene regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Proficiency in data analysis and report generation.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement comprehensive hygiene and sanitation programs for diverse facilities.
• Conduct remote assessments and audits of sanitation practices and compliance.
• Develop training materials and conduct remote training sessions for staff on hygiene protocols.
• Analyze hygiene data and metrics to identify areas for improvement and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with facility managers and operational teams to ensure adherence to standards.
• Research and recommend new cleaning technologies, products, and best practices.
• Develop SOPs for cleaning and sanitation tasks.
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure organizational compliance.
• Manage vendor relationships related to sanitation supplies and services.
• Prepare detailed reports on hygiene performance, findings, and recommendations.

Skills

Remote work experience

Project management

Data analysis

Communication

Education

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

Job description

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a highly skilled Facilities Hygiene Specialist to join their team in a fully remote capacity. You will develop and oversee hygiene strategies across facilities, ensuring cleaning standards meet regulatory requirements and best practices.

This remote‑first role requires strong analytics, project management, and the ability to collaborate with on‑site teams from a home office in South Africa. Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA is within the focus area.