Health & Safety Intern (Richards Bay)

In brief

**Overview** This is an explanation of an internship opportunity for a Health & Safety Intern at the RBIDZ Special Economic Zone in Richards Bay. The role aims to provide the successful candidate with relevant workplace skills and experience to prepare them for the job market. **What you will do** The development and training areas for this role include, but are not limited to: * 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 (from the original advert)** * 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 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 **Who should apply** This role is suitable for unemployed individuals between the ages of 20 and 35 who have not previously completed an internship and lack relevant experience. Applicants should possess a Matric/Grade 12 certificate and a Degree/Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management/Science or a related field. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of H&S laws and South African environmental issues, strong communication, research, and report writing skills, and be competent in MS Office. They should be able to work independently, demonstrate technical skills and confidence, and exhibit drive, ambition, commitment, initiative, positive team spirit, good interpersonal skills, and a results-driven attitude. A Code 8 Drivers License is beneficial but not essential. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/health-safety-intern-richards-bay-rbidz-special-economic-zone Source: myjobmag

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• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Health and safety (OHS)
• Driver's licence

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