EHS In-Service Trainee

Viatris; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Viatris is seeking an in-service trainee to support the Environment, Safety, and Health (ESH) department within their pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role involves safety inspections, risk assessments, and compliance monitoring, providing hands-on experience in ESH practices. Ideal candidates will have a diploma or degree in a related field and a keen interest in environmental health and safety.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a diploma or degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Participate in routine workplace safety inspections and ESH audits under supervision.
• Support identification and reporting of unsafe acts and conditions.
• Assist in documenting incidents and maintaining ESH documents.

Skills

Basic Knowledge of ESH Principles

Computer Literacy

Organizational Skills

Time Management Skills

Detailed Consciousness and Accuracy Skills

Numerical Skills

Writing Skills

Sense of Urgency

Education

Diploma or degree in Environmental Health, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Chemical Engineering

Job description

About Viatris

VIATRIS is a new kind of healthcare Company, committed to providing access to medicines, advancing sustainable operations, developing innovative solutions, and leveraging our collective expertise to improve patient outcomes. Formed in 2020, through the combination of Viatris and UpJohn-Pfizer, Viatris bring together best in class scientific, Manufacturing and distribution expertise with proven regulatory, Medical and commercial capabilities to deliver quality medicines to patients when and where they need it.

Fast Facts

• Headquartered in the US with global centers in Pittsburgh (USA), Hyderabad (India) and Shanghai (China)
• Our global workforce of ~45000 includes expertise across scientific, manufacturing, regulatory, and Commercial Operations
• Have ~ 50 Manufacturing Facilities across Oral Solid Doses, Injectables, Complex dosage forms, and APIs
• Total 1400+ Molecules, have a portfolio that treats nine out of ten WHO causes of death. Our 200+ medicines are on the WHO Essential Medicines List
• We have commercial reach to 165+ Countries and territories

Position Summary and Objective - To support the Environment, Safety, and Health (ESH) department in ensuring compliance with safety regulations, promoting a safe and sustainable workplace, and assisting in the implementation of ESH programs. The in-service trainee will gain hands-on experience in safety inspections, risk assessments, incident reporting, and environmental management within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

Minimum Requirements - Currently pursuing or recently completed a diploma or degree in Environmental Health, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.

Primary Responsibilities -

• Participate in routine workplace safety inspections and ESH audits under supervision.
• Support identification and reporting of unsafe acts, conditions, and near-misses.
• Support Risk Assessments
• Help collect data for risk assessments (e.g., Job Safety Analysis, HIRA).
• Assist in documenting control measures and following up on corrective actions.
• Incident Reporting and Investigation
• Assist in documenting incidents, first-aid cases, and near-misses.
• Participate in basic root cause analysis exercises and prepare preliminary reports.
• Monitoring of ESH Compliance
• Support tracking of legal and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Ensure ESH checklists, safety permits, and logs are up to date.
• Training and Awareness Support
• Assist in organizing ESH awareness campaigns, toolbox talks, and training sessions.
• Help prepare training materials and maintain training attendance records.
• Maintain ESH documentation and assist in updating ESH databases and registers.
• Support the preparation of monthly ESH performance reports and dashboards.
• Participation in Waste Management Activities
• Assist in monitoring waste segregation, labelling, and disposal practices.
• Support efforts for chemical and biohazardous waste compliance.
• PPE Monitoring and Usage Compliance
• Help ensure proper use, availability, and condition of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Report any non-compliance or PPE-related issues to supervisors.
• Emergency Preparedness Assistance
• Participate in fire drills, mock evacuations, and emergency response planning.
• Support the maintenance of emergency equipment like fire extinguishers and spill kits.
• Actively participate in on-the-job training and mentorship programs.
• Stay updated with current ESH trends, policies, and regulatory updates relevant to the pharmaceutical industry.

Key Knowledge and Skills required -

• Basic Knowledge of ESH Principles
• Computer Literacy
• Organizational Skills.
• Time management skills.
• Detailed conscious and Accuracy Skills.
• Numerical skills.
• Writing skills.
• Sense of urgency.

Candidates who meet the above requirements should please email their CVs to [e-mail], by COB 21 July 2025

Should you not receive any correspondence within three weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.