Konecranes: HSEQ Internship Programme 2024 / 2025

We are recruiting a HSEQ Intern to join our team based in Linbro Business Park, South Africa, on a full time, fixed-term basis. As our HSEQ Intern you will be responsible to assist site operations, risk management and administer site specific HSE arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain the HSE site files based to the client requirements
• Support and coordinate all related HSE functions at customer site
• Ensure work areas are assessed for HSE hazards and work is performed in acceptable safety principles
• Assist in preparation of internal audits and issuing of audit reports, noting non conformances and verify effective corrective actions through ARMOR HSE System
• Follow up on non-conformances, including corrective and preventative actions
• Supporting incident investigations, recording and analysis of OHS and Environmental corrective actions, non-conformances, near misses and safety observations through ARMOR HSE System
• Assess/ evaluate contractors and suppliers to establish compliance to HSE policies and legal requirements
• Ensure that all contractors comply with HSE policies and procedures
• Participate in HSE meetings and management reviews
• Communicate all local, regional and global safety shares and information in a timely fashion
• Support the Country HSEQ Manager with periodic emergency response exercises, maintain records and provide recommendations for emergency response improvements

Requirements:

• Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Safety management, or equivalent qualification e.g NEBOSH Diploma (non-negotiable)
• SAMTRAC / HIRA / FPP & Incident Investigation formal training will be an added advantage
• Formal training by a recognized body on implementation of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO45001 management system standards is an advantage

Skills & Knowledge: -

• Basic understanding of the OHS Act and MHS Act
• Working knowledge of ISO standards
• Excellent level of computer literacy on complete Microsoft Office (non-negotiable)
• Valid driver’s license is required (non-negotiable)
• Highly effective verbal communication skills, including influencing without depending on positional authority
• Very good written communication skills; clear expression of ideas or information
• Good inter-personal skills; able to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders, to accomplish organisational goals and identify and resolve problems