Remote Health and Safety Compliance Officer

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 450,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative virtual work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Remote Health and Safety Compliance Officer to advise clients on occupational health and safety compliance across industries. You will review policies, conduct virtual risk assessments, and develop safety training materials while engaging with diverse clients from a home office.

The role requires a Bachelor's in OH&S (or related) with 4+ years of experience, strong analytical skills, and excellent virtual communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in health and safety management or compliance, preferably in a consulting or advisory capacity.
• In-depth knowledge of occupational health and safety principles, regulations, and risk management techniques.
• Proven experience in developing and delivering safety training programs.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.
• Strong virtual communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage multiple client projects.
• Must have a reliable internet connection and a dedicated home office space.
• Experience working in a remote role is highly desirable.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, OHSAS 18001/ISO 45001) are a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct remote assessments of client safety policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement customized health and safety programs for clients.
• Create engaging safety training materials (presentations, modules, handouts).
• Advise clients on compliance with national and international regulations.
• Investigate incidents and provide root cause analysis and preventive recommendations.
• Maintain records of safety audits, training, and compliance activities.
• Stay updated on evolving health and safety legislation, standards, and best practices.
• Communicate with clients via video, email, and phone to provide guidance.
• Promote a strong safety culture within client organizations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent service delivery.

Skills

Health & safety management

Risk assessment

Training delivery

Analytical thinking

Report writing

Virtual communication

Independent work

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic international consulting firm specializing in workplace safety and compliance, is seeking a Remote Health and Safety Compliance Officer. This position is entirely remote and will focus on ensuring adherence to occupational health and safety regulations across various industries for our clients, potentially including businesses operating in regions like Polokwane, Limpopo . You will be responsible for reviewing safety protocols, conducting virtual risk assessments, developing safety training materials, and advising clients on best practices to minimize workplace hazards and ensure compliance with relevant legislation. This role requires a proactive approach, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex safety information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences through digital channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive remote assessments of client's health and safety policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement customized health and safety programs and action plans for clients.
• Create engaging and informative safety training materials (e.g., presentations, modules, handouts).
• Advise clients on compliance with national and international occupational health and safety regulations.
• Investigate incidents and near-misses, providing root cause analysis and preventative recommendations.
• Maintain accurate records of safety audits, training, and compliance activities.
• Stay updated on evolving health and safety legislation, standards, and best practices.
• Communicate effectively with clients via video conferencing, email, and phone to provide expert guidance.
• Promote a strong safety culture within client organizations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent service delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in health and safety management or compliance, preferably in a consulting or advisory capacity.
• In-depth knowledge of occupational health and safety principles, regulations, and risk management techniques.
• Proven experience in developing and delivering safety training programs.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.
• Strong virtual communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage multiple client projects.
• Must have a reliable internet connection and a dedicated home office space.
• Experience working in a remote role is highly desirable.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, OHSAS 18001/ISO 45001) are a strong asset.

Benefits

• This fully remote position offers a competitive annual salary of R , providing excellent work-life balance and the freedom to work from anywhere.
• You will be part of a leading consultancy, contributing to safer workplaces globally and gaining exposure to a wide range of industries.
• Professional development opportunities and a collaborative virtual work environment are provided.
• While the role is remote, consideration for talent in regions like Polokwane, Limpopo , was a factor in its initial posting.