Remote Senior Facilities Sanitation Manager

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Remote work setup support

Professional development and training

Flexible working hours

Remote team collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 is hiring a Senior Facilities Sanitation Coordinator for a leading SA provider of cleaning and sanitation solutions. This fully remote role lets you work from anywhere in South Africa while driving hygiene and safety across diverse facilities.

You will develop sanitation strategies, conduct remote audits, train teams, and report to senior management, ensuring compliance with regulations and industry best practices. A proactive, detail-oriented leader will excel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in facilities management or sanitation, with proven results.
• Experience developing sanitation programs in professional settings.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment and best practices.
• Familiarity with health, safety and environmental regulations (e.g., SANS 18004).
• Strong remote communication, leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in digital tools for project management, reporting and collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple remote projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sanitation protocols and SOPs for diverse facilities.
• Conduct remote audits to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Train and mentor remote cleaning teams on best practices and equipment use.
• Collaborate with facility managers to tailor sanitation plans.
• Monitor inventory and coordinate procurement to ensure continuity.
• Investigate sanitation issues and drive timely resolutions.
• Stay updated on industry trends and regulatory changes.
• Prepare reports on performance, compliance and cost effectiveness.

Skills

Remote communication

Leadership

Project management

Analytical thinking

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Sanitation/Facilities certification

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Placements24 is hiring a Senior Facilities Sanitation Coordinator for a leading SA provider of cleaning and sanitation solutions. This fully remote role lets you work from anywhere in South Africa while driving hygiene and safety across diverse facilities.

You will develop sanitation strategies, conduct remote audits, train teams, and report to senior management, ensuring compliance with regulations and industry best practices. A proactive, detail-oriented leader will excel.