Remote Health & Safety Lead — Construction

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Performance-related bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Remote Health and Safety Officer to ensure the highest safety standards across construction operations. The role is fully remote, focusing on developing, implementing, and monitoring H&S policies with strong reporting capabilities.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in H&S management, SA OHS Act knowledge, and professional registration (e.g., SAIOSH). You will train staff, conduct audits, and liaise with regulators while maintaining records and promoting safety

Qualifications

• National Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field.
• SAOSH registration or equivalent is essential.
• 5+ years in health and safety management, preferably in construction.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain health and safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments and site inspections to identify hazards.
• Investigate accidents and near misses; provide reports and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and standards.
• Develop and deliver health and safety training programs.
• Promote a proactive safety culture across the organization.
• Advise management on health and safety matters and contribute to planning.
• Maintain records of safety performance, training and inspections.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and represent the company in safety matters.
• Conduct audits to assess safety management effectiveness.

Skills

Health & Safety Regulations

Risk Assessment

Training Delivery

Remote Communication

Analytical Thinking

Digital Reporting Tools

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

MS Office

Digital reporting tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Remote Health and Safety Officer to ensure the highest safety standards across construction operations. The role is fully remote, focusing on developing, implementing, and monitoring H&S policies with strong reporting capabilities.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in H&S management, SA OHS Act knowledge, and professional registration (e.g., SAIOSH). You will train staff, conduct audits, and liaise with regulators while maintaining records and promoting safety