Health and Safety Intern

About the Role:

We are looking for a Health and Safety Intern to support our Health and Safety function in both office and field environments. This is an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to start a career in Health and Safety, working alongside our teams to help keep our people, sites, and communities safe.

ourswhere people work with heavy equipment, in dangerous terrain, and under pressure to deliver to national contracts.

Key Responsibilities:

Understand the Bigger Picture: Learn how strong health and safety management protects workers, prevents downtime, reduces risk, and helps the whole business succeed.

What Were Looking For:

• Attention to Detail: You take care in your work and follow safety rules closely.
• Willingness to Learn: You are interested in Health and Safety and are open to learning new skills.
• Reliable and Practical: You are hands-on, dependable, and can be trusted to assist both in the office and on-site.
• Good Communication: You can speak up when you see something unsafe and are comfortable talking with different team members.
• Big Picture Thinking: You understand that safety isnt just about rulesits about protecting lives, maintaining productivity, and supporting the business.
• Organised: You like to keep records and systems in order.

Your Growth and Development:

• We will support you to grow your knowledge of Health and Safety regulations,risk assessments, and compliance.
• You will receive on-the-job coaching and be exposed to practical safety management in the field.
• This internship is designed to help you build the foundations of a career in Health and Safety.

Qualifications:

• South African Unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 34.
• Must not have participated on the YES programme before.
• Matric
• Entry-level: A short course or certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is helpful but not required.
• Interest in health and safety, risk management, or compliance.
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, email).
• Must be willing to work both in the office and outdoors on site.

Please consider your application unsuccessful when you have not heard from the Signa Opportunity team within two weeks of submitting your application.