HSE Officer

Belgotex Floorcoverings (Pty) Ltd.; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading carpet manufacturer in Pietermaritzburg is offering an internship for a SHE Intern in the Sustainability department. This role involves supporting waste management, safety communication, and other sustainability initiatives. Candidates should have a relevant degree or diploma, solid communication skills, and be computer literate. The internship provides a unique opportunity to develop professionally while contributing to sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• Completed BTech, Diploma, or Degree in Environmental/Safety Management/SHEQ.
• Computer literate and proficient in MS Office productivity tools.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform all admin and ad-hoc duties as assigned by the SHE Officers.
• Participate in team meetings and SHE Committee meetings.
• Support Sustainability Coordinator on waste segregation system implementation.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Education

BTech, Diploma or Degree in Environmental/Safety Management/SHEQ

Grade 12 (Matric)

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding and enriching internship experience with a one‑of‑a‑kind company? Are you a dynamic and exceptional individual ready to learn and discover countless learning opportunities while growing with a team of exceptional professionals? If so, Belgotex is looking for you!

We are inviting suitable candidates to apply for the SHE Intern role within Belgotex's Sustainability department. The successful candidate will support the implementation of the sustainability, and HSE goals and objectives of the Sustainability Team and Belgotex, with particular focus on waste management, safety communication and visual management. The role will report to the Chief Sustainability Officer.

About the Company

Belgotex is Africa’s leading carpet and artificial grass manufacturer. As a soft flooring specialist we design, make, and distribute high‑quality broadloom and modular carpets with custom solutions available to the commercial market. Our extensive product portfolio includes luxury and specialist vinyls and artificial grass.

Corporate Values

• Better Together: We believe that people inspire greatness. It takes a team to achieve our world hari standards, and we can’t do any of this alone.
• We Tread Softly: We are a recognised world leader for sustainability practices, asking less of the planet in all that we do.
• Deep Focus: We are on a journey of vertical growth to deliver specialised flooring solutions to Africa and the world.
• Curiosity: True innovation starts with a desire to explore and achieve the unimaginable.
• Courage: We’re not afraid to ask big questions, even if it means asking more of ourselves.

Key Responsibilities

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform all admin and ad‑hoc duties as defined and assigned by the SHE Officers and Sustainability Coordinators, under the guidance of the CSO.
• Participate in team meetings, KPI reviews, SHE Committee meetings and Management Reviews.
• Prepare minutes of meetings and Genchi Genbutsu and circulate them to stakeholders timeously.
• Participate in internal and external SHEQ and legal audits رك and work with relevant managers to monitor and report on the implementation and closure of corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop a mechanism through which near misses, incidents, audit findings, preventative actions and best practices can be shared with the business to improve the consciousness and understanding of SHE performance.
• Conduct a site assessment of current safety signage and communication methods. Develop a new SHE Communication standard for visual communication and work with stakeholders to implement it, using the assessment outcomes as a baseline for improvement.
• Ensure that the visual communication standard is monitored and improvements are made, guiding managers on monthly requirements.
• Develop and coordinate a Monthly Management Walkabout/Genchi Genbutsu schedule and ensure its implementation.
• Support the Sustainability Coordinator on the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the waste segregation system in production, logistics and admin areas.
• Report on compliance with the waste segregation standard on a weekly/monthly basis.
• Guide managers on the transition to the new waste management requirements for the factory, as defined by the Sustainability Coordinator and Circularity Specialist.
Two core qualifications:

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• A completed BTech, Diploma or Degree in Environmental/Safety Management/SHEQ related qualification.
• Computer literate and proficient in MS Office productivity tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication and engagement skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Maintain a positive attitude and provide exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions and standard accepted practices.
• Ability to multi‑task.
• Ability to take initiative and make decisions.
• Continuous learning – a curious mind.
• Good organisational skills.

Competencies

• Valuing Differences – Working effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations, or backgrounds; seeks out and uses unique abilities, insights, and ideas from diverse individuals.
• Work Standards – Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self‑imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
• Initiating Action – Taking prompt actionbitr to accomplish work goals; Olive proactiveness.
• Planning and Organising – Establishing an action plan for self and others to complete work efficiently and on time by setting priorities, establishing timelines, and leveraging resources.
• Continuous Learning – Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.