Intern Supply Chain HSE at The Heineken Company

HSE Internship SEDIBENG

• Applications are invited for the above –mentioned position to be based at SEDIBENG Production. The successful incumbent will report to the HSE Manager.

Purpose of the position:

• An exciting internship opportunity for a motivated and driven final-year student in Safety Management who is looking to gain meaningful, hands-on experience in a dynamic production environment. This programme is designed to provide practical exposure to Health, Safety, and Environmental systems, processes, and standards.

The successful intern will gain exposure to and support the following: (but are not limited to):

• Assist, guide and influence on Risk, Health & Safety related matters.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining HSE systems and standards
• Support risk assessments, hazard identification, and control implementation
• Participate in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and reporting
• Assist with safety audits, inspections, and compliance monitoring
• Promote adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and related legislation
• Support the rollout of HSE campaigns and awareness initiatives
• Assist in facilitating safety training and toolbox talks
• Engage with employees at all levels to promote a strong safety culture
• Contribute to emergency preparedness and response activities
• Knowledge of HEINEKEN Beverages Risk control standards
• Ability to conceptualize future actions or needs to formulate plans for a function or discipline.
• Analyse safety data and contribute to continuous improvement plans
• Support Contractor Management
• Strong investigative skills.

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

• Studying towards a Degree or Diploma in Safety Management (final year)
• Basic knowledge of occupational health and safety principles and legislation
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Sound communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Effective time management and ability to handle multiple tasks
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure.
• Must be a South African citizen
• Successful interns will be expected to enter a 12-month contract.

What You Will Gain

• Practical, hands-on experience in an HSE environment
• Exposure to industry standards and best practices
• Development of critical safety, risk, and compliance skills
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced HSE professionals
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful safety improvements