Remote Construction Compliance Lead

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 482,000 - 827,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Construction Compliance Officer to oversee compliance programs across South Africa. The role emphasizes remote audits, document reviews, and advising project teams on regulatory obligations while maintaining project integrity from a home‑based setup.

You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, and legal counsel, ensure adherence to building codes and environmental standards, and stay proactive in identifying compliance risks across diverse projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage compliance programs for SA construction projects.
• Conduct remote audits of project documents and QA records.
• Review contracts, permits, and regulatory obligations.
• Investigate breaches and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare compliance reports for senior management.
• Collaborate with remote project teams, engineers, and legal counsel.
• Stay updated on building codes and environmental regulations.
• Deliver remote training on compliance topics.
• Maintain records of audits and resolutions.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies as required.

Skills

Construction compliance

Audits and inspections

Contract law

Regulatory knowledge (SA)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Slack

Document management systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Construction Compliance Officer to oversee compliance programs across South Africa. The role emphasizes remote audits, document reviews, and advising project teams on regulatory obligations while maintaining project integrity from a home‑based setup.

You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, and legal counsel, ensure adherence to building codes and environmental standards, and stay proactive in identifying compliance risks across diverse projects.