Health and Safety Intern at The Heineken Company

Purpose of the Position:

• The intention is to give practical work experience to students in their last year of study and require exposure in a work environment or have a prerequisite to have practical work experience before qualification. Successful interns will be expected to enter a 12-month contract commencing 01 February 2025 and terminating 31 January 2026.

Key Learning Areas:

• Assist and guide and influence on Risk, Health & Safety related matters.
• Ability to work independently and interact with people on all levels.
• Ability to plan, control, facilitate, coordinate and lead.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Sound knowledge of risk management principles and fundamentals
• Sound knowledge of the OSHACT and all other Safety and Security Legislation
• Knowledge of HEINEKEN Beverages Risk control standards
• Ability to conceptualize future actions or needs to formulate plans for a function or discipline.
• Ability to analyse data and situations and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Strong investigative skills.
• Ability to communicate on all levels.
• Ability to train people on all levels.

Requirements:

To qualify for selection and participation in this program, candidates must satisfy the following criteria: -

• Studying Degree / Diploma in Safety Management
• Computer literacy – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Sound communication and presentation skills.
• Effective time management.
• Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure. Ability to work in a team.
• South African citizen.
• Successful interns will be expected to enter a 12-month contract

Closing Date: 26/02/2026