Sanitation and Hygiene Specialist - Remote

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Remote; ZAR 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual salary

Remote work setup allowance

Professional development and certif.

Flexible hours within core times

Health, safety and well-being culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Sanitation and Hygiene Specialist to join our operations team in a fully remote capacity. You will develop and oversee sanitation protocols across facilities nationwide, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while training remote teams via digital platforms.

This role shapes hygiene standards from your home office. Responsibilities include implementing robust sanitation plans, conducting virtual audits, researching sustainable practices, and

Qualifications

• Experience in sanitation management or environmental health.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations in commercial/industrial settings.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with data interpretation.
• Proficiency with digital tools for reporting, communication and project management.
• Ability to conduct effective remote training and provide feedback.
• Certifications in sanitation or occupational health and safety are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sanitation and hygiene management plans tailored to diverse needs.
• Conduct virtual assessments/audits of cleaning procedures and staff performance using digital platforms.
• Research and recommend cleaning technologies, products, and sustainable practices.
• Create and deliver online training materials and workshops for site-based teams.
• Maintain detailed records of audits, training, and compliance activities and report findings to management.
• Collaborate with procurement to source and manage cleaning/sanitation supplies.

Skills

Sanitation management

Environmental health

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Remote training

Education

Certifications in sanitation/hygiene/occupational health and safety

Tools

Digital platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and proactive Sanitation and Hygiene Specialist to join their operations team in a fully remote capacity. This role is pivotal in developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive sanitation protocols and hygiene standards across various facilities managed by the company, ensuring compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations. You will be instrumental in fostering a culture of cleanliness and safety, utilizing digital tools to monitor progress, conduct virtual audits, and train remote teams on best practices. This position offers a unique opportunity for an experienced professional to shape and elevate hygiene standards nationwide from the comfort of their home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement robust sanitation and hygiene management plans tailored to diverse operational needs.


• Conduct regular virtual assessments and audits of cleaning procedures and staff performance using digital platforms.


• Research and recommend innovative cleaning technologies, products, and sustainable practices.


• Create and deliver engaging online training materials and workshops for site-based teams.


• Maintain detailed records of audits, training, and compliance activities, reporting findings to management.


• Collaborate with procurement to source and manage supplies for cleaning and sanitation needs.

Requirements

• Proven experience in sanitation management , environmental health, or a related field.


• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations , particularly in commercial or industrial settings.


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and develop actionable insights.


• Proficiency in using digital tools for reporting, communication, and project management.


• Ability to conduct effective remote training and provide constructive feedback.


• Relevant certifications in sanitation, hygiene, or occupational health and safety are advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.


• Comprehensive remote work setup allowance.


• Opportunities for professional development and certification.


• Flexible working hours within established core collaboration times.


• Contribution to a company culture that prioritizes health, safety, and employee well-being.