Senior Hygiene & Sanitation Leader — Remote

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 520,000 - 780,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off and holidays

Opportunities for professional dev.

Access to training and resources

Remote work environment

Retirement savings plan with company 3

Home office stipend

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Sanitation & Hygiene Specialist to join their remote-first team. Develop and implement advanced sanitation protocols across client facilities, ensure regulatory compliance, train remote teams, and drive continuous improvement in hygiene management.

You will work independently, manage multiple projects, stay ahead of industry trends, and help maintain high cleanliness and safety standards nationwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health, Microbiology, Chemistry, Public Health, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of sanitation, hygiene, or environmental health experience.
• Proven experience developing and implementing sanitation management systems.
• In-depth knowledge of cleaning chemicals, disinfectants and their applications.
• Familiarity with HACCP, GMP and related standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent remote communication and training abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive sanitation and hygiene programs.
• Conduct regular audits and risk assessments to identify contamination sources.
• Provide guidance and training to on-site teams on cleaning and disinfection.
• Ensure compliance with local, national, and international health regulations.
• Research and recommend innovative cleaning technologies and equipment.
• Prepare detailed reports on sanitation performance and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate hygiene strategies.
• Stay updated on emerging pathogens and control measures.
• Develop and refine SOPs for all sanitation activities.
• Manage budgets for sanitation supplies and equipment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Remote training ability

Time management

Independent work

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health, Microbiology, Chemistry, Public Health, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HACCP

GMP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Sanitation & Hygiene Specialist to join their remote-first team. Develop and implement advanced sanitation protocols across client facilities, ensure regulatory compliance, train remote teams, and drive continuous improvement in hygiene management.

You will work independently, manage multiple projects, stay ahead of industry trends, and help maintain high cleanliness and safety standards nationwide.