Senior Hygiene & Compliance Lead – Facilities (Sandton)

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary 92,000 ZAR per year

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Life insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Facility Hygiene Specialist for its Sandton operations. You will design, implement, and monitor hygiene programs across high-profile facilities, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

You will lead audits, train staff, manage supplier relationships, analyze data, and drive continuous improvement in sanitation and infection control. The role requires a Bachelor's in Environmental Health or related field, 5+ years' experience, and willingness to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in hygiene management, sanitation, or environmental health.
• Proven ability to develop and implement comprehensive hygiene programs and conduct audits.
• In-depth knowledge of hygiene principles, infection control, and relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g., SANS, HACCP).
• Strong analytical and leadership skills with excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and oversee comprehensive hygiene and sanitation programs for facilities in Sandton, Gauteng.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to assess compliance and identify risks.
• Develop and deliver training programs for cleaning staff on advanced hygiene techniques and infection control.
• Ensure compliance with local, national, and international health and safety regulations.
• Manage relationships with suppliers of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and consumables.
• Analyze hygiene data and prepare detailed reports with recommendations for improvement.
• Lead and mentor junior hygiene staff and cleaning teams, fostering a culture of quality and safety.
• Investigate hygiene-related incidents and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Hygiene management

Audits

Staff training

Infection control

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health / Public Health / Microbiology

Tools

Hygiene management software

Office software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Facility Hygiene Specialist for its Sandton operations. You will design, implement, and monitor hygiene programs across high-profile facilities, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

You will lead audits, train staff, manage supplier relationships, analyze data, and drive continuous improvement in sanitation and infection control. The role requires a Bachelor's in Environmental Health or related field, 5+ years' experience, and willingness to