Remote Health and Safety Officer - Mining Sector

Placements24; Southampton; Remote; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Health and wellness benefits

Home office setup allowance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Remote Health and Safety Officer to support mining operations across multiple sites with a focus on Randburg-based management. The role ensures compliance with South African mining health and safety legislation, promotes a strong safety culture, and minimizes workplace risks in a remote work environment.

You will conduct remote audits, develop safety programs, and guide site-based safety representatives.

Qualifications

• Must have strong knowledge of health and safety management systems.
• Experience auditing risk controls and incident investigations in mining.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver safety training materials.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor H&S management systems for mining operations.
• Conduct remote risk assessments and identify hazards across mine sites.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses with detailed reports and corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs to employees and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with relevant mining health and safety legislation (MHSA).
• Provide expert advice and support to site management and safety committees.

Skills

Health & Safety

Mining safety

Audits

Risk assessment

Training

Education

National Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and experienced Remote Health and Safety Officer to support their mining operations across various sites, with a focus on oversight for Randburg based management. This position is critical for ensuring compliance with stringent health and safety regulations within the mining sector, promoting a robust safety culture, and minimizing workplace risks. You will conduct remote audits, develop safety programs, and provide guidance to site-based safety representatives. The ideal candidate is deeply knowledgeable about mining safety legislation and excels at communicating and implementing safety protocols from a remote work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor health and safety management systems for mining operations.
• Conduct remote risk assessments and identify potential hazards across different mine sites.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses, providing detailed reports and recommending corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver safety training materials and programs to employees and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant South African mining health and safety legislation (e.g., MHSA).
• Provide expert advice and support to site management and safety committees on all H&S matters.

Requirements

• National Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field.
• Registered with a professional body (e.g., SAIOSH) is advantageous.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Health and Safety management, specifically within the mining industry.
• In-depth knowledge of South African mining health and safety legislation.
• Experience in conducting audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Strong communication, training, and influencing skills, adaptable to a remote context.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with remote work flexibility.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Allowance for home office setup and connectivity.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
• Be part of a company committed to industry-leading safety standards.