Remote Industrial Hygiene & Sanitation Specialist

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly knowledgeable Remote Sanitation Specialist with a strong Industrial Hygiene background to join its expanding operations team. This fully remote role allows you to work from anywhere in South Africa, developing and monitoring sanitation programs across client sites.

You will ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, manage remote projects, and provide guidance via digital tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health, Industrial Hygiene, Microbiology, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in sanitation management/industrial hygiene or related role.
• Strong understanding of microbial control, cleaning agents, disinfection techniques, and waste management principles.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and standards (e.g., OHS Act, SANS).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines remotely.
• Proficiency with digital collaboration tools (Teams, Zoom, etc.).
• Experience in developing and delivering training programs.
• Reliable internet connection and dedicated home office space.

Responsibilities

• Develop sanitation and industrial hygiene protocols for diverse client sites.
• Conduct remote risk assessments and mitigation strategies for health hazards.
• Stay updated on local and international health, safety, and sanitation regulations and standards.
• Guide site-based teams on cleaning, disinfection, and waste management best practices.
• Create training materials and conduct virtual training sessions.
• Analyze sanitation data, prepare reports, and recommend program improvements.
• Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to meet requirements.
• Oversee selection and use of cleaning agents, disinfectants, and equipment.
• Investigate sanitation-related incidents and propose corrective actions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of sanitation and hygiene services.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Independent work

Time management

Digital collaboration tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health/Industrial Hygiene/Microbiology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Project management software

Job description

Placements24 seeks a highly knowledgeable Remote Sanitation Specialist with a strong Industrial Hygiene background to join its expanding operations team. This fully remote role allows you to work from anywhere in South Africa, developing and monitoring sanitation programs across client sites.

You will ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, manage remote projects, and provide guidance via digital tools.