Senior Sanitation & Hygiene Leader - Sandton Properties

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Sanitation & Hygiene Officer to oversee cleanliness and hygiene standards across commercial properties in Sandton, Gauteng. You will develop comprehensive sanitation programs, conduct site inspections, manage cleaning staff and contractors, and ensure regulatory compliance to maintain a safe, welcoming environment for tenants and visitors.

The role requires 5+ years of sanitation or facilities management experience, strong leadership, and excellent organizational

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in sanitation, hygiene management, or facilities management for commercial properties.
• Proven ability to develop and implement cleaning protocols and hygiene standards.
• Strong leadership and people management skills across in-house staff and contractors.
• Excellent knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and modern sanitation techniques.
• Solid understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage sanitation and hygiene programs across assigned properties.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure cleanliness and identify hygiene risks.
• Supervise and train cleaning staff and contractors; liaise with managers and tenants.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Maintain records of inspections, training, incidents, and supplies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Tools

Facilities management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Sanitation & Hygiene Officer to oversee cleanliness and hygiene standards across commercial properties in Sandton, Gauteng. You will develop comprehensive sanitation programs, conduct site inspections, manage cleaning staff and contractors, and ensure regulatory compliance to maintain a safe, welcoming environment for tenants and visitors.

The role requires 5+ years of sanitation or facilities management experience, strong leadership, and excellent organizational