Intern Health and Safety Officer

About the role

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.

• 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.