Senior Hygiene Specialist

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 960,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible remote work

Health, dental, vision insurance

Professional development

Advisory role near Sandton

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Hygiene Specialist to join its quality assurance team. The role involves developing and enforcing hygiene protocols, supporting multiple sites near Sandton, and ensuring compliance with health and environmental regulations.

You will conduct audits, train staff, investigate incidents, and stay abreast of industry trends. This is a remotely supported role with flexible arrangements and opportunities to influence safety standards across operations near Sandton.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in hygiene management, sanitation, or a related field with strong compliance focus.
• Deep knowledge of health, safety and environmental regulations applicable to hygiene.
• Proven ability to lead audits, develop action plans and train staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review and update hygiene and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular facility audits to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
• Provide expert advice and training on hygiene practices to staff.
• Investigate hygiene incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor industry trends and regulatory changes in hygiene and sanitation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed hygiene best practices.

Skills

Hygiene management

Audits

Training delivery

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

BSc in science/health-related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly skilled and knowledgeable Senior Hygiene Specialist to join their quality assurance team, remotely supporting operations near Sandton . This role is pivotal in ensuring that all sanitation and hygiene standards meet stringent industry and regulatory requirements across our various sites. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring hygiene protocols, conducting audits, providing training, and advising on best practices. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of hygiene science and a proactive approach to maintaining impeccable standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and update hygiene and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular audits of facilities to assess compliance with hygiene standards and regulations.
• Provide expert advice and training to staff on proper hygiene practices and protocols.
• Investigate hygiene-related incidents and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and regulatory changes in hygiene and sanitation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate hygiene best practices into all operations.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in hygiene management , sanitation, or a related field, with a focus on standards and compliance.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Proven ability to conduct thorough audits and develop action plans.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience in developing and delivering training programs.
• A relevant degree or professional qualification in a scientific or health-related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonus structure.
• Flexible remote working arrangement, offering excellent work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and industry certifications.
• A key advisory role impacting the overall quality and safety of operations near Sandton .