Remote Construction Health & Safety Officer

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Work-life balance

Professional development

Certification support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Remote Construction Health & Safety Officer to bolster safety compliance across diverse construction projects in South Africa. You will develop, implement, and monitor HSE programs, ensuring sites meet regulatory requirements and best practices, while coordinating remotely with site teams.

The role demands attention to detail, strong communication for remote collaboration, and ability to conduct virtual risk assessments and safety audits.

Qualifications

• Certified Safety Practitioner (CSP) or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in construction health and safety management.
• Strong understanding of South African OHS Act and regulations.
• Excellent reporting, analytical, and problem-solving skills, adapted for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement remote health and safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct virtual risk assessments and identify hazards on construction sites.
• Monitor compliance with safety regulations and company policies via remote reporting and data analysis.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and accidents, recommending corrective actions.
• Deliver remote safety training sessions and toolbox talks to site personnel.
• Maintain accurate safety records and prepare regular compliance reports.

Skills

Risk assessment

Remote collaboration

Data analysis

Incident investigation

Safety training

Education

CSP certification

Tools

Safety software

Job description

About the Role

Our client requires a proactive and knowledgeable Remote Construction Health & Safety Officer to bolster safety compliance across their diverse construction projects. Operating remotely, you will be instrumental in developing, implementing, and monitoring health and safety programs, ensuring that all sites adhere strictly to regulatory requirements and best practices. This role demands a keen eye for detail, exceptional communication skills for remote collaboration, and the ability to conduct thorough risk assessments and safety audits virtually. You will be a key player in fostering a strong safety culture across the organization, contributing significantly to the well-being of our workforce regardless of their location.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive health and safety policies and procedures remotely.
• Conduct virtual risk assessments and identify potential hazards on construction sites.
• Monitor compliance with safety regulations and company policies through remote reporting and data analysis.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and accidents, recommending corrective actions.
• Deliver remote safety training sessions and toolbox talks to site personnel.
• Maintain accurate safety records and prepare regular compliance reports.

Requirements

• Certified Safety Practitioner (CSP) or equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrable experience in construction health and safety management.
• Strong understanding of South African OHS Act and relevant regulations.
• Excellent reporting, analytical, and problem-solving skills, adapted for remote work.
• Proficiency with digital collaboration tools and safety management software.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Fully remote position offering significant work-life flexibility.
• Opportunity to contribute to a strong safety culture across multiple projects.
• Professional development and certification support.
• Work from anywhere within South Africa for a forward-thinking construction company.