HSE Trainee/Intern

Faurecia

Location
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Contract
Contract
Minimum qualification
Bachelor's degree
Closing date

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In brief

**Overview** This is a 12-month HSE Trainee/Intern contract role at Faurecia, offered as part of their Graduate program. The primary purpose of the position is to guide management on Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) processes and requirements, ensuring legal compliance with legislation and adherence to Faurecia's Group HSE policy and procedures. The role focuses heavily on development and learning within the HSE field. **What you will do** Key responsibilities involve gaining development and learning in the following areas: * Conducting internal HSE measurements, inspections, and audits to assess site risks and propose improvements for working conditions, industrial safety, and environmental respect. * Proposing an annual HSE action plan to Site Management. * Coaching and supporting plant management in deploying HSE practices and requirements. * Participating in Faurecia’s HSE network and deploying all HSE Standards within the organization. * Monitoring and ensuring legal compliance, as well as managing the site’s relations with local government and regulatory organizations. * Monitoring the reporting of HSE indicators such as FR0t Lost Time Injuries and environmental data. * Organising and driving HSE audits and trainings. * Performing accident/incident investigations. * Contributing to ergonomics improvement programmes through workstation assessments, ergonomic risk evaluations, and implementing actions to reduce musculoskeletal injury risks and enhance employee wellbeing. * Supporting machine safety initiatives by participating in machine risk assessments, safeguarding reviews, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) programme deployment, and verifying compliance with machine safety standards. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * NDiploma/B-Tech/BEng in Industrial Engineering or Health, Safety & Environment. * Knowledge and experience in the automotive environment. * Knowledge of HSE tools and methods: 5 why methodology, job instruction, audits, ISO 14001, ISO 45001. * Knowledge of legal requirements. * Competency in MS Office: Excel & Word. * Eligible for Y.E.S Youth Program. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for a graduate (or someone eligible for a graduate program) seeking a 12-month contract as an HSE Trainee/Intern. The ideal candidate will possess qualifications in Industrial Engineering or Health, Safety & Environment, have knowledge of the automotive sector, be familiar with various HSE tools, methods, and legal requirements, and be proficient in Microsoft Office. Eligibility for the Y.E.S Youth Program is also a requirement. **Deadline** 15 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/hse-trainee-intern-faurecia-1 Source: myjobmag

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    Job description

    Contract: 12 months contract as part of our Graduate program Closing date for applications:  15 October 2026 MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB * The HSE Graduate is responsible for guiding management regarding HSE processes and requirements to ensure legal compliance per legislation and the application of the Group’s HSE policy and procedures. * The main missions will be to gain development and learning on the following: * Conduct internal HSE measurements, inspections, and audits to analyse the site’s risks and bring solutions to improve the working conditions; the level of industrial safety; and respect for the environment. * Propose and annual HSE action plan to the Site Management. * Coach and support the plant management and deploy in HSE practices and requirements. * Participate in Faurecia’s HSE network and deploy all HSE Standards within the organization. * Monitor and ensure implementation of legal compliance and manage the site’s relations with local government and regulatory organizations. * Monitor the reporting of HSE indicators e.g. FR0t Lost Time Injuries, environmental data. * Organise and drive HSE audits and trainings. * Perform accident/incident investigations. * Contribute to ergonomics improvement programmes by participating in workstation assessments, ergonomic risk evaluations, and the implementation of actions aimed at reducing musculoskeletal injury risks and improving employee wellbeing. * Support machine safety initiatives through participation in machine risk assessments, safeguarding reviews, lockout/tagout LOTO programme deployment, and verification of compliance with machine safety standards and requirements. * Your profile and competencies to succeed QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE The ideal graduate will have/be: * NDiploma/B- Tech / BEng in Industrial Engineering or Health, Safety & Environment. * Knowledge and experience in auomotive environment. * Knowledge of HSE tools and methods: 5 why methodology, job instruction, audits, ISO 14001, ISO 45001. * Knowledge of legal requirements. * Competency in MS Office: Excel & Word. * Eligible for Y.E.S Youth Program. Interested applicants are to submit a comprehensive CV, coupled with copies of their academic results, qualifications, and ID via the online portals by 15 October 2026. Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.

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