Risk & Safety Intern – 1-Year Hands-On SHEQ Experience

Company : Sappi; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sappi invites recent graduates to join a one-year internship in the Risk, Safety, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) team in Pietermaritzburg. The program provides hands-on experience under mentors, helping you transition into the professional world.

You will participate in risk assessments, act as safety officer during maintenance shutdowns, conduct safety inspections, capture daily safety reports and assist with incident investigations to build foundational SHEQ skills.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Advanced Diploma/ Degree in Risk Management, Safety Management or Occupational Hygiene.
• No prior experience required.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Teams).

Responsibilities

• Participating in risk assessment and risk prevention activities
• Perform duties as a safety officer during maintenance shutdowns
• Safety inspections and capturing of daily safety reports
• Participate in incident investigations and analysis

Education

Diploma/Advanced Diploma/ Degree in Risk Management or Safety/OH

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Sappi invites recent graduates to join a one-year internship in the Risk, Safety, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) team in Pietermaritzburg. The program provides hands-on experience under mentors, helping you transition into the professional world.

You will participate in risk assessments, act as safety officer during maintenance shutdowns, conduct safety inspections, capture daily safety reports and assist with incident investigations to build foundational SHEQ skills.