SABC invites South African unemployed graduates to apply for Occupational Health and Safety Officer Internship Programme 2023 / 2024.
Internship Application Closing Date: 23 June 2023
Internship Location: Auckland Park, Gauteng
Position: Occupational Health and Safety Officer Intern X1
Report Line: Occupational Health and Safety Manager
Division: Finance
Position ID: 60022242
Background
SABC is the hub of entertainment, News, and information to Millions of South Africans. Our Vision is to become the leading, credible voice and face of the nation and continent. We have an exciting opportunity available for Safety Management Graduate to join our Occupational Health and Safety team.
Internships at SABC aim to provide students with an opportunity to work with our internal clients and teams to address key business problems and identify areas of growth for the company. With your education and experience, you will be able to take on real-world challenges from day one.
Purpose
The purpose of this 12 months graduate programme is to provide support to the Real Estate and Logistical Services department and to assist the employer to keep the workplace safe and free from hazards to the health and safety of the employees by implementing OHS standards, fire Safety Standards, procedures and directives. This is an exciting opportunity for those who have completed their National Diploma: Safety Management and looking to enhance their skills and experience in the work environment.
About the Team
The Occupational Health and Safety team is responsible for assisting the employer to keep the workplace safe and free from hazards to the health and safety of the employees by implementing OHS standards, fire Safety Standards, procedures and directives.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities:
Gather IOD statistical information for analysis
•Participate in hazard identification and risk assessment processes
•Participate in Fire Risk Assessments
•Participate in incident investigations
•Conduct weekly workplace inspections and issue reports
•Participate and provide assistance with the formation and functioning of the Safety Committees
•Carryout tasks as per the fire prevention program
•Inspection of firefighting equipment
•Identify the need for firefighting equipment
•Present health and safety induction
•Distribute fire safety awareness items
•Implement Safety Plans
•Implement the emergency procedures and plans
Execute Planned Task Observations and gather critical tasks information for analysis
•Provide support on issues relating to OHS Act the OHS Program
•Monitor OHS compliance on projects
•Implement emergency plans and procedures
•Conduct Safety Walkabouts with a view to pinpoint non-compliances
•Monitor Safety Representatives, fire Marshals and first aiders inspections
•Present Safety Induction
•Attend departmental Health and Safety Committee meetings
•Conduct Departmental Document verification
INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- National Diploma: Safety Management (Three Year NQF 6) or relevant discipline)
KNOWLEDGE
•OHS Legislations
•Emergency Preparedness
•Construction Safety
•Basic Fire Safety
•Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
•Computer Literacy
•Injury of Duty
•Presentation Skills
•Communication
How to apply
Click here to apply online for SABC: OHS Officer Internships 2023
