Senior Sanitation Program Lead - Hygiene & Compliance

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional development and training

Performance bonuses and annual leave

Career path in Pietermaritzburg

Job summary

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a Senior Environmental Sanitation Specialist to lead advanced sanitation programs across client sites. You will oversee regulatory compliance, supervise teams, and drive health and safety standards.

The role requires 5+ years in sanitation leadership, knowledge of HACCP/OSHA, and proficiency in MS Office; a sanitation certification is desirable. Travel within Pietermaritzburg region is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a supervisory/managerial role in cleaning and sanitation.
• Experience developing and implementing sanitation management systems.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment and safe application.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations (HACCP, OSHA).
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to conduct thorough inspections and prepare comprehensive reports.
• MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage sanitation programs tailored to client needs.
• Conduct site inspections and audits to ensure standards and regulatory compliance.
• Train and supervise sanitation teams; enforce safety procedures.
• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment; ensure stock and storage.
• Investigate and resolve sanitation issues promptly.
• Stay updated on sanitation technology and methodologies.
• Collaborate with clients to address sanitation challenges.
• Prepare detailed reports on activities, findings, and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Regulatory compliance

HACCP knowledge

OSHA principles

Site inspections

Report writing

Travel readiness

Education

Sanitation/Hygiene management certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a Senior Environmental Sanitation Specialist to lead advanced sanitation programs across client sites. You will oversee regulatory compliance, supervise teams, and drive health and safety standards.

The role requires 5+ years in sanitation leadership, knowledge of HACCP/OSHA, and proficiency in MS Office; a sanitation certification is desirable. Travel within Pietermaritzburg region is expected.