Sanitation Operations Leader: Scale Hygiene & Efficiency

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) is seeking a seasoned Sanitation Operations Manager to lead sanitation and hygiene across multiple facilities. You will develop and implement comprehensive sanitation strategies, oversee budgets, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in sanitation management, proven leadership, and a track record of operational excellence in large-scale environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive sanitation/operations experience.
• Experience leading large teams and managing complex budgets.
• Knowledge of sanitation best practices, cleaning technologies, and regulations.
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee sanitation operations, staffing, training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Develop and implement plans to improve cleanliness, hygiene, and efficiency.
• Manage sanitation budget, control costs, and allocate resources.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Conduct audits and inspections to ensure quality and identify improvements.
• Foster safety and continuous improvement within the team.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Budget management

Decision making

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) is seeking a seasoned Sanitation Operations Manager to lead sanitation and hygiene across multiple facilities. You will develop and implement comprehensive sanitation strategies, oversee budgets, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in sanitation management, proven leadership, and a track record of operational excellence in large-scale environments.