Fully Remote Construction Safety Lead

Placements24; Kempton Park; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working

Professional development

Career growth opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Site Safety Officer to oversee health and safety Protocols for construction sites managed remotely in South Africa. You will leverage digital tools to monitor compliance, conduct virtual inspections, and guide project teams.

The role requires at least 5 years in health and safety within construction, a tertiary OHS qualification (NEBOSH/SAMTRAC/NOSA or equivalent), and proficiency with Teams, Zoom, Procore. Travel may be required occasionally.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and implementing HSEQ management systems.
• Proven ability to monitor safety across multiple sites remotely.
• Strong knowledge of SA OHS Act and related regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor site-specific health and safety plans.
• Conduct remote risk assessments across sites.
• Utilize drone footage, site cameras, and reporting software to monitor safety.
• Investigate incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Facilitate virtual safety inductions and training.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and best practices.
• Maintain safety records and documentation.
• Advise site management on safety matters.
• Conduct periodic virtual site audits and inspections.
• Promote a strong safety culture across projects.

Skills

Safety management

Risk assessment

Remote monitoring

Communication

Education

OHS qualification (NEBOSH/SAMTRAC/NOSA) or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Procore

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Site Safety Officer to oversee health and safety Protocols for construction sites managed remotely in South Africa. You will leverage digital tools to monitor compliance, conduct virtual inspections, and guide project teams.

The role requires at least 5 years in health and safety within construction, a tertiary OHS qualification (NEBOSH/SAMTRAC/NOSA or equivalent), and proficiency with Teams, Zoom, Procore. Travel may be required occasionally.