Safety Officer Intern

Recruiter:

Signa Opportunity

Job Ref:

JHB000882/Moshi

Date posted:

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Signa Opportunity is recruiting unemployed youth for quality workplace experience through the Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative.

About the YES Initiative

The President launched the initiative in 2018 and is a partnership with the government and labor 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: Safety Officer Intern

Stipend: R8000.00

Location: Boksburg (East Rand)

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

Assist in conducting workplace safety inspections and risk assessments.
Help maintain compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).
Support incident reporting and investigation processes.
Participate in drafting safety notices, checklists, and training materials.
Monitor PPE usage and assist in safety awareness campaigns.
Maintain safety records and assist with audits.
Required Skills & Attributes
Basic knowledge of OHSA and workplace safety standards.
Strong observation and reporting skills.
Ability to communicate safety requirements clearly.
Proficiency in MS Office for documentation.
Proactive, detail-oriented, and safety-conscious mindset.

Required Skills & Attributes:

Basic knowledge of OHSA and workplace safety standards.
Strong observation and reporting skills.
Ability to communicate safety requirements clearly.
Proficiency in MS Office for documentation.
Proactive, detail-oriented, and safety-conscious mindset.

Requirements:

South African unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 34.
Must not have participated in the YES Programme before.
A certificate or diploma in Health & Safety, SAMTRAC
Experience in dealing with suppliers
Excel experience intermediate
Good interpersonal skills
Good customer service skills
Ability to communicate in business language
The applicant must be reliable, punctual, and trustworthy
Preference will be given to candidates in and around Boksburg

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

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