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Lead Environmental Hygiene Technician

Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town RegionFull-time2026-10-30

Core

Lead and manage a team of environmental hygiene technicians to ensure cleanliness, sanitation, and compliance with health and safety regulations across extensive facilities.

Role type

Senior IC environmental hygiene technician (team lead)

Builds

Clean and sanitized facility environments

Domain

Facility management / Environmental hygiene

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Team leadership, sanitation strategy development, inspection and compliance monitoring, inventory management, surface disinfection, incident response, record keeping, safety protocol enforcement, physical stamina

Preferred skills

Knowledge of cleaning agents and disinfectants, familiarity with health and safety regulations, process improvement mindset

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of environmental hygiene technicians, providing training and supervision; Develop and execute comprehensive cleaning and sanitation schedules; Conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with hygiene standards; Manage inventory of cleaning supplies, equipment, and chemicals; Perform detailed cleaning and disinfection of various surfaces and equipment; Respond to urgent cleaning needs and incidents; Maintain accurate records of cleaning activities, waste disposal, and safety checks; Implement and enforce safety protocols, including the proper use of PPE.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory duties