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Intern Health and Safety Officer Jobs in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Intern Health and Safety Officer
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Recruiter:
Signa Opportunity
Job Ref:
JHB000933/SMO
Date posted:
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Location:
Pretoria, South Africa
SUMMARY:
Signa Opportunity
is recruiting unemployed youth for quality workplace experience through the Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative.
About The YES Initiative
The initiative was launched by the President in 2018 and is a partnership with the government and labour department to collectively devise a national plan to build economic pathways for South Africa’s youth by creating workplace opportunities for South African youth over a period of 12 months.
Position: Intern Health and Safety Officer
Stipend: R7000
Location: Gauteng (Wonderboom)
POSITION INFO:
About The Role
The Intern Safety Officer will support the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of health and safety systems across the company’s operations, including trailer rental yards, manufacturing activities, construction sites, and consulting projects. The role provides practical exposure to occupational health and safety compliance, risk management, and site-based safety practices under supervision.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in implementing and maintaining Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) systems across all operations.
- Support the development and updating of risk assessments, method statements, and safe work procedures.
- Conduct site inspections and safety audits at rental yards, workshops, and construction sites.
- Identify hazards and unsafe conditions, and report findings with recommended corrective actions.
- Monitor compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and client requirements.
- Assist with incident and accident investigations, including compiling reports.
- Support toolbox talks, safety inductions, and awareness campaigns.
- Ensure proper use of PPE and adherence to safety protocols by staff and contractors.
- Maintain safety records, registers, and compliance documentation.
- Assist in preparing HSE files for projects and clients.
- Support emergency preparedness, including drills and response procedures.
- Liaise with supervisors, employees, and clients on safety-related matters.
- Provide general administrative support to the Health and Safety function.
Minimum Requirements
- South African Unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 34.
- Must not have participated on the YES programme before.
- Matric.
- National Diploma of National N Diploma in Health and Safety or equivalent.
Please consider your application unsuccessful when you have not heard from the Signa Opportunity team within two weeks of submitting your application.