Remote Senior Sanitation Compliance Lead

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Competitive contractor remuneration

Professional development opportunities

Access to compliance management tools

Impact on public health initiatives

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Senior Sanitation Compliance Officer to oversee nationwide sanitation compliance from a Cape Town home office. You will design frameworks, conduct remote audits, and train on best practices while ensuring adherence to SA health, safety, and environmental standards.

You will analyze findings, develop corrective actions, and report to senior management. Strong remote communication and data-driven planning are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in sanitation management, EH, or related compliance role.
• Demonstrable expertise in South African health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Proven ability to conduct audits and develop compliance strategies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.
• Strong remote training and presentation abilities.
• Proficient with digital tools for remote collaboration and auditing.
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health/Public Health preferred; SA residency.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain sanitation compliance frameworks and SOPs.
• Conduct remote audits and assessments at client sites using data and virtual tools.
• Analyze audit findings and develop corrective action plans.
• Provide remote training and support to site teams on best practices.
• Monitor changes in health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Deliver reports on compliance status, risks, and improvements to management.
• Coordinate with regulatory bodies and client representatives.
• Maintain records of compliance activities, training and inspections.
• Research and recommend new sanitation technologies and sustainable practices.
• Champion safety and hygiene culture across the organization.

Skills

Sanitation management

Regulatory compliance

Audit & reporting

Remote training

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Environmental Health or Public Health

Tools

Video conferencing

Cloud-based management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Senior Sanitation Compliance Officer to oversee nationwide sanitation compliance from a Cape Town home office. You will design frameworks, conduct remote audits, and train on best practices while ensuring adherence to SA health, safety, and environmental standards.

You will analyze findings, develop corrective actions, and report to senior management. Strong remote communication and data-driven planning are essential for success.