Health & Safety Intern (Richards Bay) at RBIDZ Special Economic Zone

Description
The successful candidate will be provided with relevant workplace skills and experience in order to prepare for the job market. The development and training areas will include, but not limited to the below;

• Identifying workplace exposures / hazards and risks
• Develop, implement and maintain H&S policies, procedures, specification and manual
• Put controls in place to eliminate and minimize H&S exposures and risks.
• Research, investigate and draft H&S reports and proposals for Management consideration
• Providing input during the planning of infrastructural development processes.
• Liaise with H&S internal and external stakeholders with regard to H&S requirements
•  Assist to record and manage all incidents
•  Assist to monitor, analyse and report H&S performance indicators
•  Assist with undertaking fire and emergency drills
•  Assist to review and approve Safety files and plans.
•  Assist with the review of risk assessments.
•  Assist with the updating of legal register
•  Conduct compliance inspections
•  Provide administrative support to the workplace SHE Committee

Requirements

• Matric/ grade 12
• Must be unemployed with no relevant experience
• Must not have done internship before
• Must be between ages of 20 and 35
• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management / Science or  or related field of study.
• Knowledge of relevant H&S laws (OHSA and regulations) and municipal H&S by-laws
• Knowledge of South African environment issues and challenges Verbal and written communication skills
• Research and report writing skills
• Competent in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
•  Ability to work independently
• Code 8 Drivers License would be beneficial but not essential.
• Demonstration of technical skills and confidence,
• Possess drive, ambition and passion for new challenges,
• Display high levels of commitment and initiative in your day to day duties
• Have positive team spirit and good interpersonal skills,
• Must be results driven at all times