Remote Lead: National Sanitation & Hygiene Strategy

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

National scope of impact

Professional development opportunities

Significant public health impact

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Lead Sanitation and Hygiene Strategist to drive national sanitation programs from anywhere. You will shape best practices, evaluate innovative cleaning technologies, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

The role emphasizes remote leadership, strategic planning, and collaboration with QA, Operations, and Legal teams to align sanitation initiatives with business goals. A unique nationwide impact awaits.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s in Environmental Health, Public Health, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 8 years in sanitation management or industrial hygiene with a strategic leadership focus.
• Deep knowledge of sanitation science, infection control, and regulatory compliance (HACCP, GMP).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a national sanitation and hygiene strategy aligned with best practices.
• Establish standards, protocols, and procedures across all operational sites.
• Lead evaluation and adoption of innovative cleaning technologies and sustainable products.
• Ensure compliance with South African and international health, safety, and environmental regs.
• Conduct remote risk assessments, analyze data, and mitigate hygiene risks.
• Provide expert guidance to regional teams and site managers remotely.
• Develop and deliver high-impact training programs for staff at all levels.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Operations and Legal to integrate sanitation strategies.
• Monitor industry trends and regulatory changes; adapt strategies accordingly.
• Prepare detailed reports on sanitation performance and strategic recommendations.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Remote team leadership

Data analysis

Stakeholder influence

Education

PhD or Master’s in Environmental Health/Public Health/Microbiology/Chemical Eng

Tools

Data analysis software

Project management platforms

Virtual collaboration tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Lead Sanitation and Hygiene Strategist to drive national sanitation programs from anywhere. You will shape best practices, evaluate innovative cleaning technologies, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

The role emphasizes remote leadership, strategic planning, and collaboration with QA, Operations, and Legal teams to align sanitation initiatives with business goals. A unique nationwide impact awaits.