Unilever South Africa invites unemployed graduates to apply for SHE Internship Programme 2025.
Internship Application Closing Date: 28 February 2025
Internship Location: South Africa
Unilever is offering an incredible opportunity for a SHE Intern at the Maydon Wharf Factory in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.
This internship will give you the chance to develop your practical skills and knowledge in Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) management, providing essential administrative support to the SHE department.
Why Should You Apply?
The SHE Intern role at Unilever is more than just an internship; it’s a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in a fast-paced and supportive environment. You’ll be involved in critical tasks that help ensure a safe and healthy work environment for all employees, and you’ll work alongside experienced professionals who will mentor and guide you. If you’re eager to build your career in SHE management, this could be the perfect stepping stone.
Minimum Requirements
To apply for this exciting opportunity, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Educational Qualification: A completed qualification in Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Management, or a related science field.
If you meet these qualifications, you’re one step closer to gaining hands-on experience in the SHE field.
Key Responsibilities
As a SHE Intern, your role will include a variety of tasks to support the department and enhance your skills:
- Update SHE Procedures: Assist in keeping SHE procedures up to date as required.
- Risk Assessments: Participate in reviewing and conducting risk assessments, and analyzing aspects and impacts related to safety and health.
- Incident Investigations: Support in investigating incidents and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Communication: Ensure effective communication of changes in procedures and safety updates through meetings, notice boards, and digital channels.
- Safety Training Support: Help organize and plan safety training sessions with facilitators.
- SHE Statistics: Compile necessary SHE statistics and reports.
- Collaborative Efforts: Work with coordinators to implement audit plans and address corrective actions (e.g., hygiene checks, first aid box inspections, area inspections).
- Maintain Trackers: Keep track of all SHE activities and initiatives with detailed action trackers.
- Key Projects: Take on two key projects to improve personal SHE skills and contribute to enhancing SHE practices at Unilever.
- Contractor Inductions: Conduct SHE inductions for contractors to ensure everyone is aligned with safety standards.
How to Apply
To apply for the SHE Intern position, please follow these steps:
- Submit your CV along with proof of your qualification certificates and a copy of your ID attached to your CV.
- Ensure that all required documentation is provided. Applications without the necessary supporting documents will be disqualified.
You can apply directly via the Unilever Careers Portal.
Important Application Notes
- Closing Date: The application deadline is 28 February 2025.
- Application Review: If you do not hear from Unilever within 14 days of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.