SHE Intern at SARAO - South African Radio Astronomy Observatory

Closes: November 12, 2026

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in maintaining, implementing and improving health and safety management system.
• Assist in ensuring ongoing compliance with SARAO adopted policies and procedures, including compliance with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
• Maintain HSE documentation and assist in development and implementation of HSE policies and procedures.
• Report on HSE matters and coordinate with the clinic Sr and administrator to address IODs and submission in terms of COIDA.
• Assist in conducting and coordinating incident investigation and provide lessons learnt.
• Participate in internal and external audits.
• Inspect and monitor PPE management and make provisions for replacements when required.
• Ensure quotations are received from suppliers for new equipment/ recalibration/ servicing of equipment and obtain approval
• Plan and participate in HSE committee meetings.
• Participate in performing appropriate emergency drills to ensure effectiveness of emergency preparedness.
• Participate and contribute to implementation of disaster management and identify required emergency responses.
• Assist in contributing to project management plans, project objectives and project commissioning phase.
• Assist and support project HSE programs and project specific permits to facilitate application on time.
• Assist and ensure compliance requirements are met and review HSE files.
• Assist departments and other functions to facilitate hazard identification risk assessment.
• Assist in preparation of project occupational health and safety specification.
• Assist in conducting health and safety training for the contractors and during audits to ensure contractors meet requirements
• Collect information and compile report for projects, including.
• Assist in management of contractors to reduce the number of accidents and ensure compliance with health and safety requirements and objectives.
• Assist in conducting baseline risk assessment, task-based risk assessment or issue based
• Participate in conducting inspections, complete checklists and create action plan.
• Understanding of environmental legislation and able to enforce principles.
• Plan and facilitate health and safety trainings, site inductions, HSE team talks, and awareness programmes.
• Assist in maintaining legal register and share updates with the department.
• Assist in monitoring and evaluating performance and application of safety procedures and identify gaps for improvement

Key Requirements:
Qualification:

• National Diploma or B-Tech degree in Health and Safety Management, Environmental Management, Occupational
• Health and Safety, and Environmental Health. NQF Level 6, or NQF Level 7.
• SAMTRAC/NEBOSH certificate (advantageous)
• Member of a recognized institution such as SAIOSH/IOSH and SACPCMP (Advantageous)
• Drivers license

Experience and Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge and understanding of SHE legislation, NEMA, BCEA, and other applicable laws
• MS Office (Word, Powerpoint and Excel)

Additional Notes:

• Good communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong administrative skills.
• Capable of working in a high-pressure environment.
• Highly motivated and committed.
• Observation and attention to detail.
• Willing to develop new technical knowledge.