Senior Remote Sanitation Lead

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Flexible working hours

Remote-first culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Remote Sanitation Specialist to develop and oversee sanitation protocols across client sites from a home office. The role requires leadership of remote teams, audits, and incident resolution, with a focus on health, safety, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in cleaning/sanitation, 2+ years in a supervisory role, and a strong grasp of HACCP and OSHA standards, using digital collaboration tools in a remote setup.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in professional cleaning, sanitation, or facilities management.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory or specialist capacity.
• Experience developing and implementing sanitation programs for large-scale/multi-site environments.
• Strong knowledge of cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, equipment and their proper use.
• Familiar with health, safety, and environmental regulations (HACCP, OSHA).

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine sanitation and hygiene protocols for diverse client sites.
• Conduct remote site assessments and audits using digital tools.
• Train and supervise remote cleaning staff with clear guidance on procedures.
• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment; coordinate procurement.
• Investigate and resolve sanitation-related issues or client/staff complaints.
• Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and regulatory changes.
• Prepare reports on sanitation performance for senior management.
• Collaborate with operations and client relations to integrate sanitation strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Remote coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Digital collaboration tools

Remote monitoring software

Office applications

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Remote Sanitation Specialist to develop and oversee sanitation protocols across client sites from a home office. The role requires leadership of remote teams, audits, and incident resolution, with a focus on health, safety, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in cleaning/sanitation, 2+ years in a supervisory role, and a strong grasp of HACCP and OSHA standards, using digital collaboration tools in a remote setup.