Health and Safety Intern - East Rand at Fidelity Services Group

Job Description

• The overall purpose of the job: We are looking for an Intern to perform various administrative tasks and support our Health and Safety department’s daily activities.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist with the implementation of Organisational Development and Employee Wellness initiatives.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of safety and health programs, policies, and procedures
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to safety and health training, incidents, inspections, and audit
• Assist in the investigation of accidents, near misses, and incidents, and implement corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence
• Assist with co-ordinating safety and health training programs for employees, including new hire orientation, refresher training, and specialized training on relevant topics
• Collaborate with departments to ensure compliance with safety and health regulations and standards
• Monitor and analyze SHE performance metrics and trends, and report findings to management
• Assist in the development of emergency response plans and conduct drills and exercises to test plan effectiveness
• Stay current on industry best practices, regulations, and trends related to safety, health, and environmental management

Minimum qualifications and experience

• Proficiency in Ms. Office: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint essential.
• Excellent organizational skills with an ability to prioritize important projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with attention to detail.
• Work well in the team and be able to drive individual assignments/projects.
• The ability to multi-task will be key for this role.
• Knowledge of relevant safety and health regulations and standards

Attributes:

• Works well under pressure
• Works well as part of a team
• Great planning and organizing skills
• Analytically orientated
• Great negotiation skills
• Accurate and detail orientated