Remote National Sanitation Programs Leader

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Health insurance (medical)

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a visionary Remote Sanitation Program Manager to design, implement, and oversee nationwide sanitation programs from a fully remote setup. You will drive high standards of cleanliness, safety, and regulatory compliance while managing budgets and leading virtual teams.

The role requires 7+ years in sanitation or public health, proven program delivery, strong communication, and proficiency with remote collaboration tools.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in sanitation management or public health with program/strategic planning focus
• Proven experience designing and implementing large-scale sanitation programs
• Deep understanding of hygiene principles, cleaning technologies, and regulatory requirements (OSHA/EPA)
• Strong strategic thinking, project management, and analytical abilities
• Excellent remote collaboration, leadership, and communication skills
• Bachelor's or higher in related field; Master’s preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage nationwide sanitation programs across locations
• Design remote sanitation protocols, training modules, and best practices
• Oversee budgets, resources, and vendor management for cleaning supplies/services
• Conduct virtual audits and performance evaluations using data analytics
• Collaborate with site managers and health officers to address sanitation challenges
• Stay updated on industry trends and regulatory changes
• Create and maintain SOPs, training materials, and compliance reports
• Lead a distributed team of sanitation professionals and coordinators virtually
• Champion sanitation awareness throughout the organization

Skills

Strategic thinking

Project management

Analytical skills

Remote collaboration

Leadership

Communication

Public health knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health/Public Health/Business

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Slack

Zoom

Asana

Trello

Microsoft Office

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a visionary Remote Sanitation Program Manager to design, implement, and oversee nationwide sanitation programs from a fully remote setup. You will drive high standards of cleanliness, safety, and regulatory compliance while managing budgets and leading virtual teams.

The role requires 7+ years in sanitation or public health, proven program delivery, strong communication, and proficiency with remote collaboration tools.