Ready to start a career in Health and Safety?
You now have an exciting opportunity to apply for a Safety Intern position that offers valuable industry experience.
The internship is designed for candidates with a Matric certificate and a Safety Diploma or Degree, giving them the chance to gain hands-on exposure in workplace safety, compliance systems, and internal audits.
The successful candidate will assist the Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Manager in ensuring the company complies with workplace safety standards and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
This opportunity is ideal for graduates who want to build a long-term career in Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ).
What the Safety Intern Will Do
The intern will play an important role in supporting the company’s safety management systems and reporting processes.
Some of the key responsibilities include:
Compiling Safety Reports
The intern will assist with compiling safety statistics and preparing reports such as:
Weekly safety statistics for operations meetings
Monthly safety reports
Quarterly SACGA reports
Annual safety reports
Uploading Root Cause Analysis (RCA) reports when incidents occur
These reports help management monitor workplace safety and improve compliance.
Assisting with Safety Training and Audits
Another major part of the role involves helping with safety awareness and internal audits.
Responsibilities include:
Supporting safety training sessions
Conducting internal management system audits
Monitoring incident reporting
Following up on accidents, near misses and safety incidents
Ensuring corrective actions are implemented
This experience is highly valuable for anyone planning to become a Safety Officer or HSE professional.
Managing SHEQ Systems
The intern will also help manage the company’s Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) system.
Duties include:
Managing safety and quality modules in the system
Tracking corrective actions from audits
Notifying reviewers when procedures and work instructions are about to expire
Maintaining departmental safety records
General Administration Support
The Safety Intern will also assist the department with administrative tasks, including:
Filing safety documentation
Organising travel arrangements
Managing management review meeting minutes
Coordinating worldwide safety campaigns
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for the Safety Intern position, applicants must meet the following requirements:
Education
Matric certificate
Safety Diploma or Degree
Experience
0 to 2 years of safety-related experience
Advantageous Knowledge
Knowledge of international safety standards such as:
ISO 14001
OHSAS 18001 will be considered beneficial.
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