Remote Senior Sanitation & Hygiene Operations Lead

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work infrastructure support

Professional development

Generous paid time off

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a Senior Sanitation Operations Manager to lead cleaning and sanitation programs across a remote South Africa footprint. You will develop, implement, and monitor sanitation strategies, ensure regulatory compliance, and coach a distributed team from a distance.

This remote-first role emphasizes data-driven decision making, budget oversight, and continuous improvement, with strong focus on hygiene standards, safety, and stakeholder engagement across Kimberley and broader

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5-7 years of progressive sanitation management experience with operational oversight.
• Experience developing and implementing sanitation programs.
• Knowledge of HACCP, ISO standards and health, safety regulations.
• Experience managing remote teams and leading from a distance.
• Analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency with sanitation management software and digital tools.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Budget management and resource allocation experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive cleaning and sanitation strategies.
• Establish and enforce sanitation standards to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead and mentor a distributed team of sanitation specialists.
• Conduct remote site audits and assessments for protocol adherence.
• Manage budgets for supplies, equipment, and training.
• Analyze sanitation data to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate sanitation practices.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and regulatory changes.
• Develop and deliver remote training programs for staff.
• Oversee incident investigations and corrective actions.

Skills

Remote team management

Sanitation software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Sanitation management software

Job description

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a Senior Sanitation Operations Manager to lead cleaning and sanitation programs across a remote South Africa footprint. You will develop, implement, and monitor sanitation strategies, ensure regulatory compliance, and coach a distributed team from a distance.

This remote-first role emphasizes data-driven decision making, budget oversight, and continuous improvement, with strong focus on hygiene standards, safety, and stakeholder engagement across Kimberley and broader