Senior Hygiene Technician

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a Senior Hygiene Technician to lead hygiene operations across facilities, ensuring top sanitation standards and a safe environment for staff and visitors.

The role involves developing sanitation programs, training a team, conducting inspections, managing supplies and PPE, and addressing any hygiene-related non-conformances while maintaining detailed records.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Hygiene Technician or similar sanitation role.
• Demonstrated leadership experience supervising a team.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and hygiene best practices.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations for industrial/commercial environments.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee sanitation programs tailored to facility needs.
• Lead and train a team of hygiene staff, ensuring efficient task delegation and performance monitoring.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies, equipment, and PPE, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
• Investigate and address hygiene-related complaints or non-compliance issues promptly.
• Maintain detailed records of cleaning schedules, inspections, and incident reports.

Skills

Leadership

Sanitation expertise

Hygiene management

Safety compliance

Hands-on capacity

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Hygiene Technician to join their vital operations in Pietermaritzburg . This role is crucial for maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation across various facilities, ensuring a safe and healthy environment for employees and visitors. You will be responsible for leading a team, implementing hygiene protocols, and conducting regular inspections to uphold compliance with industry regulations. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on operational excellence within a dynamic organization committed to best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive sanitation programs tailored to facility needs.


• Lead and train a team of hygiene staff, ensuring efficient task delegation and performance monitoring.


• Conduct regular inspections and audits to ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.


• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies, equipment, and personal protective gear, ensuring cost-effectiveness.


• Investigate and address any hygiene-related complaints or non-compliance issues promptly.


• Maintain detailed records of cleaning schedules, inspections, and incident reports.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Hygiene Technician or in a similar sanitation management role.


• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience supervising a team.


• In-depth knowledge of cleaning chemicals , equipment, and best practices in hygiene management.


• Familiarity with health and safety regulations relevant to industrial or commercial environments.


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Ability to work effectively in a hands-on capacity and physically demanding environment in Pietermaritzburg .

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary package.


• Opportunity for career advancement within a growing company.


• Comprehensive training and development programs.


• Provision of all necessary tools and safety equipment.


• A supportive work environment focused on safety and quality.