Senior Sanitation Technician: Training & Safety Leader

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Training programs

Paid time off

Professional environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Sanitation Technician to join our Polokwane team. The role focuses on advanced cleaning and sanitation in high-risk areas, ensuring strict health and safety standards.

You will train junior staff, help develop sanitation protocols, and optimize resource use while maintaining a safe, hygienic workplace. Strong experience and leadership are essential for success in this critical function.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in sanitation, preferably in regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of cleaning chemicals, disinfectants and related equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to follow complex safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced cleaning and sanitization tasks per procedures and schedules.
• Operate and maintain specialized sanitation equipment safely.
• Identify and report sanitation deficiencies or hazards and suggest fixes.
• Mentor and train junior sanitation technicians.
• Monitor stock levels of cleaning agents and supplies.
• Adhere to health, safety and environmental regulations at all times.

Skills

Sanitation expertise

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Training juniors

Equipment operation

Tools

Sanitation equipment

PPE usage

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Sanitation Technician to join our Polokwane team. The role focuses on advanced cleaning and sanitation in high-risk areas, ensuring strict health and safety standards.

You will train junior staff, help develop sanitation protocols, and optimize resource use while maintaining a safe, hygienic workplace. Strong experience and leadership are essential for success in this critical function.