Remote Health and Safety Manager

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Competitive salary package

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Home office setup allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Remote Health and Safety Manager to champion workplace safety across mining operations. This fully remote role requires strong leadership and remote collaboration to develop and implement HSMS, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a proactive safety culture.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in health and safety, a related degree, and professional certification; mining sector experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in health and safety management, with at least 5 years in the mining industry.
• Professional certification (e.g., CSP, CIH, NOSA) is highly desirable.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing effective safety management systems.
• Strong understanding of mining hazards, risk management principles, and relevant legislation.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and remote collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain robust Health and Safety Management Systems (HSMS) across all operational sites.
• Conduct remote risk assessments, hazard analyses, and safety audits.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant national and international health, safety, and environmental legislation and standards.
• Develop and deliver remote safety training programs and awareness campaigns.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, site safety personnel, and senior management on all H&S matters.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Remote collaboration

Risk management

Incident investigation

Regulatory knowledge

Education

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

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and proactive Remote Health and Safety Manager to champion workplace safety across their diverse mining operations. This is a fully remote position, requiring exceptional communication and leadership skills to oversee and enhance safety protocols without being physically present on-site. You will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive health and safety management systems, ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements, and fostering a strong safety culture. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in occupational health and safety within the mining sector, with a proven ability to drive positive change through remote engagement and strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain robust Health and Safety Management Systems (HSMS) across all operational sites.


• Conduct remote risk assessments, hazard analyses, and safety audits.


• Ensure compliance with all relevant national and international health, safety, and environmental legislation and standards.


• Develop and deliver remote safety training programs and awareness campaigns.


• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.


• Liaise with regulatory bodies, site safety personnel, and senior management on all H&S matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.


• Minimum of 8 years of experience in health and safety management, with at least 5 years in the mining industry .


• Professional certification (e.g., CSP, CIH, NOSA) is highly desirable.


• Proven experience in developing and implementing effective safety management systems .


• Strong understanding of mining hazards, risk management principles, and relevant legislation.


• Excellent communication, leadership, and remote collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with performance-based incentives.


• Fully remote work arrangement offering significant flexibility.


• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.


• Generous allowance for home office setup and professional development.


• Opportunity to shape and drive safety initiatives at a strategic level for a respected mining company.