Remote Health and Safety Officer (Sanitation Focus)

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote position

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Professional certification learning

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Remote Health and Safety Officer with a specialization in sanitation to support operations, including Mossel Bay. The role develops, implements, and monitors health, safety, and sanitation policies remotely, guiding site managers and staff in best practices for cleanliness and hygiene.

The successful candidate will drive compliance through remote engagement and effective communication, with a focus on risk assessment, training, and incident reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Experience in health, safety, and sanitation management with emphasis on compliance.
• Strong knowledge of legislation and industry standards for workplace safety and hygiene.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills for remote work.
• Proficiency with digital collaboration tools and safety management software.
• Ability to analyze data, produce reports, and implement remote safety strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sanitation policies and procedures aligned with health and safety regulations.
• Conduct remote risk assessments and identify hazards related to hygiene and sanitation practices.
• Provide guidance to site managers and staff on cleaning protocols and safety measures.
• Monitor compliance via virtual reviews, reports, and remote walkthroughs.
• Develop and deliver remote training programs on health, safety, and sanitation practices.
• Investigate incidents and propose corrective actions.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Interpersonal Skills

Remote Engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in OH&S

Tools

Safety management software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive Remote Health and Safety Officer with a specialization in sanitation to support their operations, including those in Mossel Bay . This critical role focuses on developing, implementing, and monitoring health, safety, and sanitation policies and procedures remotely. You will be instrumental in ensuring a safe working environment by providing guidance, training, and oversight on best practices for cleanliness and hygiene across all company sites. The successful candidate is knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and capable of driving compliance through remote engagement and effective communication strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive sanitation policies and procedures aligned with health and safety regulations.
• Conduct remote risk assessments and identify potential hazards related to hygiene and sanitation practices.
• Provide guidance and support to site managers and staff on implementing effective cleaning protocols and safety measures.
• Monitor compliance through virtual means, including reviewing reports, data, and conducting virtual walkthroughs.
• Develop and deliver remote training programs on health, safety, and sanitation best practices.
• Investigate and report on incidents related to health, safety, or sanitation, recommending corrective actions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in health, safety, and sanitation management, preferably with a focus on compliance.
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation and industry standards for workplace safety and hygiene.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills for remote engagement.
• Proficiency in using digital collaboration tools and safety management software.
• Ability to analyze data, develop reports, and implement effective safety strategies remotely.

Benefits

• Attractive annual salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote position offering significant work-life balance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Paid time off and company-observed holidays.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional certification in safety management.