Senior Remote Sanitation & Hygiene Leader

Placements24; East London; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Generous PTO

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Remote Facilities Sanitation Lead to spearhead nationwide sanitation strategies from a home office. You will set standards, drive best practices, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations across a portfolio of properties.

You will manage remote teams, analyze data to drive continuous improvement, and implement innovative solutions to maintain top-level cleanliness and hygiene.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in facilities management or sanitation operations.
• 4+ years in senior leadership/management roles.
• Experience developing large-scale, multi-site sanitation programs.
• In-depth knowledge of cleaning science, health & safety, infection control.
• Proven remote team leadership and collaboration.
• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop nationwide sanitation strategies and protocols for diverse facilities.
• Lead and mentor regional sanitation managers and supervisors.
• Establish KPIs for sanitation operations and monitor performance remotely.
• Conduct virtual site assessments and audits to ensure compliance.
• Oversee procurement and management of cleaning supplies and contracts nationwide.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to integrate sanitation excellence into the business.
• Develop and deliver advanced remote training on sanitation best practices.

Skills

Remote leadership

Data analytics

Sanitation programs

Regulatory knowledge

Budget management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facility Management / Environmental Science

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Data analytics platforms

Office software

Remote collaboration tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Remote Facilities Sanitation Lead to spearhead nationwide sanitation strategies from a home office. You will set standards, drive best practices, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations across a portfolio of properties.

You will manage remote teams, analyze data to drive continuous improvement, and implement innovative solutions to maintain top-level cleanliness and hygiene.