Senior Facilities Sanitation Manager - Hygiene Ops Leader

Placements24; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 in Johannesburg seeks a Senior Facilities Sanitation Manager to oversee sanitation operations across a portfolio. The role leads a dedicated team, ensures hygiene standards, and manages budgets.

You will implement sanitation strategies, monitor performance, and stay current with industry best practices to support a pristine and healthy environment for occupants and visitors. The successful candidate brings senior sanitation or facilities management experience, strong leadership, and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior sanitation or facilities management role.
• Leadership skills with experience managing cleaning teams.
• In-depth knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment and sanitation best practices.
• Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with basic computer software for reporting and inventory management.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enforce comprehensive sanitation policies across facilities.
• Supervise, train and mentor cleaning staff to meet quality and safety standards.
• Conduct site inspections to assess cleanliness and regulatory compliance.
• Manage inventory of supplies and equipment; optimize procurement and usage.
• Investigate and resolve sanitation-related issues promptly and professionally.
• Coordinate cleaning schedules with other departments to minimize disruption.
• Monitor sanitation performance metrics and recommend corrective actions.
• Stay updated on new cleaning technologies and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Facilities management

Sanitation expertise

Health and safety

Time management

Communication

Reporting software

Inventory management

Job description

Placements24 in Johannesburg seeks a Senior Facilities Sanitation Manager to oversee sanitation operations across a portfolio. The role leads a dedicated team, ensures hygiene standards, and manages budgets.

You will implement sanitation strategies, monitor performance, and stay current with industry best practices to support a pristine and healthy environment for occupants and visitors. The successful candidate brings senior sanitation or facilities management experience, strong leadership, and