Remote Health & Safety Officer, Mining

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Health and Safety Officer with mining sector experience to lead safety programs across operations. You will develop, implement and monitor robust safety systems, conduct risk assessments, and promote a strong safety culture while engaging site teams virtually.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in HSE, deep MHSA/OHS Act knowledge, and NEBOSH IGC; excellent communication and remote collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Health and Safety Officer, preferably in mining.
• Thorough knowledge of MHSA and OHS Act (South Africa).
• NEBOSH IGC or equivalent preferred.
• Strong communication and remote engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement health and safety programs and policies.
• Conduct risk assessments and JSAs for mining activities.
• Investigate incidents and determine root causes with corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and standards.
• Deliver safety training and toolbox talks to employees and contractors.
• Maintain accurate safety records, statistics, and reporting.
• Conduct remote safety audits and inspections as required.
• Promote proactive safety culture and engage staff remotely.
• Advise management on health and safety matters and best practices.

Skills

HSE Management

Mining Experience

Risk Assessment

Incident Investigation

Safety Training

Auditing

Remote Communication

NEBOSH IGC

Education

Diploma/Degree in OH&S

NEBOSH IGC (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Safety Mgmt Software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Health and Safety Officer with mining sector experience to lead safety programs across operations. You will develop, implement and monitor robust safety systems, conduct risk assessments, and promote a strong safety culture while engaging site teams virtually.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in HSE, deep MHSA/OHS Act knowledge, and NEBOSH IGC; excellent communication and remote collaboration skills are essential.