SHEQ Intern

Job title: SHEQ Intern

About the Role The purpose of this position is to assist the SHEQ Department to analyse, control and manage all aspects of the SHEQ System in the Gauteng Region. The SHEQ Intern will assist with implementing and maintaining all SHEQ management systems, ensuring legal compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and company policies and procedures, while contributing to and promoting a safety-first culture.

What You'll Do

• Sustainability reporting to National office.
• Contractor control – safety compliance and access to site.
• Draw up and manage an effective PPE issue register, ordering of specialized PPE as requested.
• Draw up requisitions and sundry purchases as needed by the department.
• Ordering of pre-printed stationary for security as needed.
• IOD reporting and follow up with WCA on progress of claims.
• Draw up and manage effective surveillance programmes as required as per OSHACT e.g., noise, lux levels, medical etc.
• Collate, arrange, record and report on training as per OSHACT requirements – e.g., fire-fighting training, first aid training, etc.
• Control of yearly load testing of lifting equipment and keeping track thereof.
• Managing of recycle centre and waste.
• Monthly / weekly inspections as required by the OSHACT regulations.
• Attending technician meetings for SHEQ purposes (toolbox talks) and keeping record thereof.
• Collate, arrange, record and report on OSHACT activities and meetings.
• Responsible for all administrative work related to SHEQ offices.
• Daily monitoring and weekly reports of Online Systems – Compsol and Rapid Global.
• Overall responsibility to provide scheduled and ad-hoc analysis reports as might be requested by SHEQ Manager in line with ISO9001,14001 and 45001.
• Manage an effective SHEQ filing system in line with ISO9001,14001 and 45001 requirements.
• Drive customer service excellence (build and develop strong, loyal relationships with internal and external customers, foster and maintain dedication to service excellence in every aspect of work carried out; ensure timely feedback / communication to management, etc.).
• Operational innovation.

What We're Looking For

• Studying or qualification in SHEQ, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Management, or related field.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and OSHACT requirements.
• Experience with incident reporting, training coordination, and administrative duties.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills; proficiency with MS Office.
• Ability to manage records and filing systems; awareness of ISO management standards.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement; safety-first mindset.
• Willingness to perform a range of administrative tasks in a site-based environment.

Nice to Have

• Studying or qualification in a related field; prior internship or work experience in SHEQ or safety.
• Familiarity with ISO9001, 14001 and 45001 standards.
• Experience with PPE management, surveillance programmes, waste management, or safety training coordination.

Compensation & Benefits

• Not specified in the posting.