Senior Facilities Hygiene Manager – Sanitation & Compliance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Facilities Hygiene Manager to oversee hygiene and sanitation for a prestige corporate park in Centurion, Gauteng. This senior role leads a team of cleaning professionals, develops hygiene strategies, and ensures compliance with health and safety regulations.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in Facilities Management or Environmental Health, at least five years of relevant experience, and proven leadership in large facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Environmental Health, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in hygiene and sanitation management in large commercial facilities.
• Proven leadership to manage and motivate a diverse team.
• Expert knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment, sanitation practices, and legislation.
• Strong health and safety knowledge (e.g., OHS Act).
• Excellent planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive hygiene programs for the corporate park.
• Lead, train, and supervise cleaning and sanitation staff.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure high hygiene standards across facilities.
• Manage budget for hygiene operations including procurement of supplies/equipment.
• Oversee operation of cleaning machinery and systems.
• Ensure compliance with national/local health, safety, and environmental regs.
• Deliver training on hygiene best practices for staff and related personnel.
• Respond to hygiene incidents or emergencies efficiently.
• Collaborate with other departments to integrate hygiene protocols.
• Maintain records of operations, inspections, and staff performance.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Staff training

Auditing & compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management or Environmental Health

Tools

Cleaning machinery

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Facilities Hygiene Manager to oversee hygiene and sanitation for a prestige corporate park in Centurion, Gauteng. This senior role leads a team of cleaning professionals, develops hygiene strategies, and ensures compliance with health and safety regulations.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in Facilities Management or Environmental Health, at least five years of relevant experience, and proven leadership in large facilities.