Job Title / Role: Intern: EHS
Organization: Lead Country South Africa
Location: South Africa, Siemens Park
Reporting to: EHS Officer
The Business
Siemens is a global powerhouse in diversified engineering providing products, systems and solutions across the Electrification, Automation and Digitalization value chain. The company has been in Africa for over 157 years igniting a history of innovation and social development. As an integrated technology company, Siemens aims to play a constructive role in Africa ‘s success story.
Mission/Function of the role:
Acquires and learns practical knowledge and work experience by supporting the EHS Corporate function to ensure EHS compliance obligations and processes are implemented and maintained throughout the organisation.
What are the responsibilities of the role?
- Carry out monthly, quarterly, and annual EHS inspections (Emergency equipment and premises)
- Develop project Health & Safety files in line with customer requirements
- Assist when needed on customer project sites
- Carry out Planned Task Observations
- Assist in the conducting of Risk assessments and ensuring that control measures are implemented and adequate
- Take part in Internal audits and Incident investigations
- Participate in Quarterly SHE committee meetings
Qualifications and Experience
- Qualification in Safety Management (NDip Safety and Management)
- 1-2 years of experience
- Samtrac / Nebosh certification
- Risk assessor course (Advantage)
- Incident investigators course (Advantage)
Competencies:
Strong communication skills- Willing to learn
- Responsible and accountable
- Proficient in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
- Must be willing to travel and have own transport
Our culture:
Our culture embraces different perspectives, open debate, and the will to challenge convention. Change is a constant aspect of our work. We aspire to lead the change in our industry rather than just react to it. That is why we invite you to take on new challenges, test your ideas, and celebrate success.
The company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets under the Employment Equity Act will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
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