Senior Sanitation Lead - Hygiene & Compliance Champion

Placements24; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Career development

Autonomy in role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Sanitation Specialist in Midrand to oversee all cleaning and sanitation operations across our facilities. You will lead a diverse team, develop and enforce protocols, and ensure strict safety and hygiene standards to protect employees, visitors, and clients.

The role requires strong leadership, comprehensive knowledge of sanitation practices, and the ability to coordinate with multiple departments to maintain clean, compliant environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years progressive experience in cleaning/sanitation.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership capacity.
• Strong knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment and safety procedures (COSHH, HACCP).
• Proven ability to develop and implement cleaning programs in commercial/industrial settings.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; able to prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and enforce cleaning and sanitation protocols across all areas.
• Supervise, train and mentor sanitation staff to meet safety and quality standards.
• Conduct regular facility inspections and address deficiencies promptly.
• Manage inventory of supplies, equipment and chemicals with proper storage.
• Coordinate cleaning schedules with other departments to minimize disruption.
• Maintain records of schedules, inspections, incidents and staff performance.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Respond to emergency cleaning situations and mitigate accordingly.

Skills

Leadership

Sanitation programs

HACCP/COSHH knowledge

Staff training

Inventory management

Record keeping

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Sanitation Specialist in Midrand to oversee all cleaning and sanitation operations across our facilities. You will lead a diverse team, develop and enforce protocols, and ensure strict safety and hygiene standards to protect employees, visitors, and clients.

The role requires strong leadership, comprehensive knowledge of sanitation practices, and the ability to coordinate with multiple departments to maintain clean, compliant environments.