The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisations work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.
Internship: Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Implementation
About The Job
The CSIR has an internship opportunity forSafety, Health and Environment (SHE) Implementation in the Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) portfolio. The purpose of this internship is to provide graduates with an opportunity to gain practical work experience through performing Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Implementation support (administrative and operational) functions. The position is based in Durban Offices.
Key Responsibilities
- Support monthly SHE management walkabouts (MBWAs) for all divisional/support portfolio S16.2 appointees.
- Follow up on all MBWA findings that were recorded, reported, and adequately address to meet SHE requirements.
- Follow up on all SHE incidents or non-conformity that occurred.
- Follow up on all Corrective Action Requests (CAR) and ensure that all CARs are timeously raised, tracked and managed adequately.
- Track and participate in all SHE risks assessments to ensure they are completed, signed off and updated.
- Participate in both internal and external SHEQ audits.
- Participate in division/support portfolio emergency evacuation drills.
- Attend and keep records of all related SHE committee meetings.
- Participate in the review of all divisional / portfolio SHE procedures and processes.
- Provide support to all SHE Representatives, Impact Area Managers/ Research Group Leaders and other SHE role players with SHE inspections, procurement of SHE materials, keeping track of SHE risks assessments, training records and equipment/machinery registers.
- Ensure that the SHE documented information is maintained in accordance with SHEQ Document Management Procedure.
- Assist with preparation and presentation of annual SHE training calendar for the division / support portfolio.
- Arrange and co-ordinate training of division/support portfolio SHE appointees and all SHE role players.
- Participate in SHE related incident investigations and provide inputs or submit reports if required.
- Attend to all service requests relating to SHE function in the division/ support portfolio and provide efficient and effective response.
- A three year National Diploma or equivalent in one of the SHE fields.
- Good communication skills.
- Knowledge of SHE Management Systems.
- Knowledge of SHE regulatory framework e.g. OHS Act, NEMA etc., is an advantage.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong administrative and report writing skills.
- Computer literacy.
- All international qualifications require an evaluation report / certificate issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
The CSIR Offers
- Flexible hybrid work arrangement;
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Competitive and market-related remuneration packages.
- We openly acknowledge and reward our employees' contributions and accomplishments through our esteemed CSIR Excellence Awards.
PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.
For more info, please email us at Recruitmentinfo@csir.co.za Please do-not send application to this mailbox, it is only for inquiries.
The CSIR is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is committed to the employment Equity Act and will through the filling of this vacancy, give preference to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act. By applying for this position at the CSIR, the applicant understands, and agrees that the CSIR may solicit a credit and criminal report from registered credit bureau and/or South African Police Services (in relation to positions that requires trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances), and may also verify the applicants educational qualification and employment history. The CSIR reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.
