Health & Safety Intern

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: Health & Safety Intern

Stipend: R6 200.00

Location: Johannesburg 

POSITION INFO:
Duties and Responsibilities of a Health and Safety Officer 
1. Compliance and Legal Duties

• Ensure the workplace complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and all relevant  regulations.
• Keep up to date with health and safety legislation and communicate changes to management and staff.
• Prepare and maintain statutory documentation such as risk assessments, incident reports, and safety registers

• Conduct regular risk assessments to identify hazards and implement control measures.
• Monitor high-risk activities (e.g., working at heights, electrical, demolition, confined spaces).
• Develop and update the company’s Health & Safety Policy and safe work procedures.

• Arrange induction programs for new employees and subcontractors.
• Facilitate training sessions on PPE usage, emergency procedures, fire safety, and first aid.
• Promote a strong safety culture through awareness campaigns, toolbox talks, and daily briefings 

• Carry out regular site inspections and audits to check compliance with safety standards.
• Ensure correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Monitor equipment and machinery for safe operation. 

• Lead investigations into accidents, incidents, and near-misses.
• Maintain records of all incidents and recommend corrective/preventive actions.
• Develop and test emergency response plans (fire drills, evacuation, first aid). 

• Report safety performance, risks, and incidents to management.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly safety reports for internal review and client requirements
• Act as the point of contact between employees, management, and regulatory bodies regarding safety issues. 

• Work with project managers, supervisors, and coordinators to integrate safety into daily operations.
• Liaise with external inspectors, auditors, and contractors to ensure compliance.
• Support the HR department in handling worker compensation claims and return-to-work programs.

• South African Unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 34.
• Must not have participated on the YES programme before.
• Matric
• Diploma/Bachelor of Health and Safety