Senior Sanitation Leader | Strategy, Compliance & Growth

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level compensation

Comprehensive bonus structure

Top-tier medical, dental, and vision

Significant retirement savings plan

International travel opportunities

Prestigious leadership role

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a seasoned Senior Sanitation Manager to lead a comprehensive sanitation program, ensuring top hygiene standards and regulatory compliance across all operations. You will oversee a team of sanitation professionals and manage the department budget to drive continuous improvement and safe, compliant practices.

This leadership role requires exceptional strategic thinking, strong collaboration with operations, QA and facilities, and a proven track record in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, Food Science, or related field.
• 10+ years in sanitation management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Expert knowledge of sanitation principles, cleaning technologies, HACCP, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the overall sanitation program aligned to business objectives.
• Lead and mentor the sanitation team to high performance.
• Oversee the sanitation budget and optimize costs.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Establish KPIs and monitor performance against targets.
• Collaborate with operations, QA, and facilities to align goals.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

HACCP knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

Sanitation program design

Education

Bachelors in Environmental Health / Public Health / Food Science

Masters degree preferred

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a seasoned Senior Sanitation Manager to lead a comprehensive sanitation program, ensuring top hygiene standards and regulatory compliance across all operations. You will oversee a team of sanitation professionals and manage the department budget to drive continuous improvement and safe, compliant practices.

This leadership role requires exceptional strategic thinking, strong collaboration with operations, QA and facilities, and a proven track record in