Remote Sanitation and Quality Assurance Lead

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 850,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Remote Sanitation and Quality Assurance Lead to shape national hygiene standards from a home office. You will design, implement, and monitor advanced sanitation protocols, ensuring regulatory compliance and consistent quality across sites.

The role requires strategic thinking, strong leadership in remote settings, and the ability to leverage technology for audits, training, and continuous improvement in sanitation operations.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in sanitation management, QA, with leadership responsibilities.
• Experience designing and managing remote or distributed sanitation programs.
• Knowledge of HACCP, ISO standards and quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy sanitation strategies and QA frameworks, remotely.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for sanitation effectiveness and conduct virtual audits.
• Develop remote training programs on best practices and compliance.
• Oversee procurement and inventory of sanitation supplies and equipment.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with operations, procurement and compliance to align objectives.
• Maintain documentation of processes, checks, training, and audits.
• Champion continuous improvement in sanitation operations.

Skills

Leadership

Sanitation mgmt

Quality assurance

Remote ops

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Digital tools

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Environmental Health

Tools

Remote monitoring software

Audit software

Data analysis software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and proactive Remote Sanitation and Quality Assurance Lead to drive excellence in hygiene standards across their operations. This is a critical fully remote position based out of Rustenburg, North West , empowering you to shape and oversee national sanitation policies from your home office. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and ensuring the consistent application of advanced sanitation protocols, quality control measures, and regulatory compliance. This role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record in managing large-scale sanitation programs, adept at leveraging technology for remote supervision and auditing. Your expertise will be instrumental in maintaining our client's reputation for superior cleanliness and safety across all touchpoints.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deploy comprehensive sanitation strategies and quality assurance frameworks for diverse operational environments, all managed remotely.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for sanitation effectiveness, conducting virtual audits and inspections to ensure adherence to stringent standards.
• Develop and deliver engaging remote training programs for sanitation teams, focusing on best practices, regulatory compliance, and the use of innovative cleaning technologies.
• Manage the procurement and inventory of sanitation supplies and equipment, ensuring cost-efficiency and strategic allocation across various sites.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and the implementation of effective corrective and preventive actions for sanitation-related issues.
• Collaborate closely with operations, procurement, and compliance departments to integrate sanitation and quality objectives into the broader business strategy.
• Maintain meticulous documentation of all sanitation processes, quality checks, training records, and audit findings for compliance and reporting purposes.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement within sanitation operations, identifying opportunities for innovation and efficiency gains.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in sanitation management, quality assurance, or a related field, with a significant portion in a leadership capacity.
• Proven ability to design and manage robust sanitation programs, ideally with experience in a remote or distributed operational setting.
• Deep understanding of industry-specific hygiene standards, health and safety regulations (e.g., HACCP, ISO standards), and quality management systems.
• Exceptional analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Superior communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and lead teams virtually.
• Proficiency in digital collaboration tools, data analysis software, and remote management platforms.
• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Environmental Health, Chemistry, Food Science, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Must be able to maintain a high level of productivity and engagement in a fully remote work environment, based remotely but with a connection to Rustenburg, North West operations.

Benefits

• highly competitive salary
• comprehensive benefits package
• significant opportunities for career growth and professional development
• Work from the comfort of your home and lead critical sanitation initiatives for a leading organization.