Remote Ergonomics Engineer — Workplace Design & Safety

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Medical insurance

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Engineer specializing in Ergonomics and Workplace Design for a remote role with occasional site visits to Upington, Northern Cape. You will analyze work environments and tasks to identify ergonomic risks and implement solutions to improve safety and productivity.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in human factors, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate with operations remotely.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in industrial engineering with a focus on ergonomics and workplace design.
• Experience conducting ergonomic assessments in industrial or operational settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ergonomic assessments of workstations, equipment, and job tasks across operational areas.
• Identify ergonomic hazards and risks and develop practical mitigation solutions.
• Design and recommend improvements to workstations, tools, and equipment to reduce physical strain.
• Develop and implement ergonomic practices and training programs for staff and management.
• Collaborate with safety, operations, and HR to integrate ergonomic principles into procedures.
• Use ergonomic assessment tools and software to analyze data and support recommendations.
• Contribute to preventing work-related musculoskeletal disorders.
• Evaluate ergonomic impact of new equipment or process changes.
• Stay current with ergonomics research and best practices.
• Prepare reports and present findings and recommendations.

Skills

Ergonomics

Industrial engineering

Human factors

Remote collaboration

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Ergonomic assessment tools

Biomechanics software

Data analysis software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Engineer specializing in Ergonomics and Workplace Design for a remote role with occasional site visits to Upington, Northern Cape. You will analyze work environments and tasks to identify ergonomic risks and implement solutions to improve safety and productivity.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in human factors, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate with operations remotely.