Senior Facilities Hygiene Manager

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Health insurance benefits

Supportive work environment

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct seeks a Senior Facilities Hygiene Manager to oversee sanitation and hygiene operations across Randburg, Gauteng. This hybrid role combines on-site inspections with remote planning and administration to maintain impeccable standards and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will lead cleaning teams, manage budgets, and stay ahead of industry best practices in cleaning science, chemical safety, waste management, and pest control for large-scale facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health, Facilities Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years in facilities hygiene and sanitation management.
• Proven experience managing large teams and complex cleaning operations.
• In-depth knowledge of cleaning science, chemical safety, pest control, and waste management.
• Strong understanding of relevant South African health, safety, and environmental legislation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in facilities management software and MS Office.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid model, managing time across remote and on-site duties.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Professional certifications in hygiene or facilities management are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee hygiene and sanitation programs across diverse facilities.
• Conduct audits and inspections to ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Train, mentor, and lead cleaning staff and supervisors.
• Oversee procurement, storage, and safe use of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets for cost-effectiveness.
• Investigate hygiene-related incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Stay updated on industry best practices, new technologies, and regulatory changes.
• Collaborate with facilities management, HR, and operations to integrate hygiene protocols.
• Prepare reports on hygiene performance, compliance, and improvements.
• Lead health and safety initiatives within cleaning and sanitation teams.

Job description

About the Role

Our client, WhatJobs Direct, is looking for a highly experienced Senior Facilities Hygiene Manager to oversee sanitation and hygiene operations across multiple sites in and around **Randburg, Gauteng**. This critical hybrid role demands a strategic approach to maintaining impeccable hygiene standards, ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations, and managing a team of cleaning professionals. You will balance on-site presence for critical inspections and team engagement with remote administrative and planning tasks. The ideal candidate possesses extensive knowledge of cleaning science, advanced disinfection techniques, waste management, and pest control strategies, particularly within large-scale facilities. Strong leadership, analytical skills, and the ability to innovate and implement efficient hygiene solutions are paramount. Your expertise will ensure a safe, clean, and compliant environment for employees and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive hygiene and sanitation programs for diverse facilities. Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards. Manage, train, and mentor cleaning staff and supervisors, fostering a culture of excellence. Oversee the procurement, storage, and safe use of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and supplies. Develop and manage departmental budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and resource optimization. Investigate hygiene-related incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions. Stay updated on industry best practices, new technologies, and regulatory changes in hygiene management. Collaborate with other departments (e.g., facilities management, HR, operations) to integrate hygiene protocols. Prepare detailed reports on hygiene performance, compliance status, and improvement initiatives. Lead and champion health and safety initiatives within the cleaning and sanitation teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health, Facilities Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in facilities hygiene and sanitation management.
• Proven experience managing large teams and complex cleaning operations.
• In-depth knowledge of cleaning science, chemical safety, pest control, and waste management.
• Strong understanding of relevant South African health, safety, and environmental legislation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in facilities management software and standard office applications.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid model, managing time across remote and on-site duties.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Professional certifications in hygiene or facilities management are highly desirable.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary package, with an estimated annual earning of R per annum , commensurate with your experience and qualifications. This hybrid role provides the flexibility of managing responsibilities both on-site in **Randburg, Gauteng**, and remotely.

• You will have access to professional development opportunities
• health insurance benefits
• a supportive work environment