Remote EHS Leader: Hygiene, Compliance & Safety

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly competent Remote Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Officer to join the team. This fully remote role focuses on developing, implementing, and monitoring EHS policies, with emphasis on hygiene and sanitation protocols.

The position requires deep knowledge of SA EHS regulations and the ability to manage safety initiatives from a distance. You will conduct remote risk assessments, investigate incidents, deliver remote training, and collaborate with operations to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in an EHS role with hygiene and sanitation focus.
• Proven track record developing and implementing EHS programs and policies.
• Strong knowledge of SA EHS legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment skills.
• Effective remote communication and training delivery to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with EHS management software and virtual collaboration tools.
• Ability to manage multiple remote projects with minimal supervision.
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to safe workplaces.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs with focus on hygiene and sanitation.
• Conduct remote risk assessments and identify hazards across operations.
• Ensure compliance with national and local EHS regulations and permits.
• Investigate EHS incidents, determine root causes, implement corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver EHS training materials for employees and management.
• Monitor EHS performance metrics and report to senior management.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and engage staff in EHS initiatives.
• Stay updated on EHS legislation, trends, and best practices.
• Collaborate with operations to integrate EHS into all aspects of the business.
• Maintain EHS documentation, records, and databases.

Skills

EHS knowledge

Risk assessment

Remote training delivery

Stakeholder communication

Software for EHS management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety

Tools

EHS management software

Virtual collaboration tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly competent Remote Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Officer to join the team. This fully remote role focuses on developing, implementing, and monitoring EHS policies, with emphasis on hygiene and sanitation protocols.

The position requires deep knowledge of SA EHS regulations and the ability to manage safety initiatives from a distance. You will conduct remote risk assessments, investigate incidents, deliver remote training, and collaborate with operations to