Post Reference: 41/62
Department: Department of Employment and Labour
Stipend: R7,860.50 per month
Job Type: Internship
Duration: 12 Months (Internship Programme)
Closing Date: [Insert official closing date if available]
Locations and Reference Numbers
- Eastern Cape (East London Provincial Office) – Ref No: OHS/P20K/EC – (X681 Posts)
- Free State (Bloemfontein Provincial Office) – Ref No: OHS/P20K/FS – (X153 Posts)
- Gauteng (Braamfontein Provincial Office) – Ref No: OHS/P20K/GP – (X398 Posts)
- KwaZulu-Natal (Durban Provincial Office) – Ref No: OHS/P20K/KZN – (X963 Posts)
- Limpopo (Polokwane Provincial Office) – Ref No: OHS/P20K/LP – (X108 Posts)
- Mpumalanga (Witbank Provincial Office) – Ref No: OHS/P20K/MP – (X254 Posts)
- Northern Cape (Kimberley Provincial Office) – Ref No: OHS/P20K/NC – (X102 Posts)
- North West (Mmabatho Provincial Office) – Ref No: OHS/P20K/NW – (X214 Posts)
- Western Cape (Provincial Office) – Ref No: OHS/P20K/WC – (X526 Posts)
Job Description
The Department of Employment and Labour invites qualified graduates to apply for the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Internship Programme. This internship offers valuable hands-on experience in promoting workplace health and safety and ensuring compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993).
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in conducting workplace inspections to ensure compliance with OHS regulations and standards.
- Provide administrative support to OHS Inspectors.
- Assist in the investigation of workplace incidents and complaints.
- Support inspectors during enforcement procedures.
- Compile and consolidate reports arising from inspections and investigations.
Minimum Requirements
- A three-year tertiary qualification: National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in any of the following fields:
- Environmental Health
- Environmental Science
- Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Chemical, or Construction-related Engineering
- Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry
- Occupational Health / Occupational Hygiene
- Explosives Management / Explosives Engineering
- Mining or Industrial Engineering
Additional Competencies:
- Strong communication and analytical skills.
- Computer literacy (MS Office).
- Ability to work in a team and under supervision.
Application Process
Interested candidates must apply through the Department of Employment and Labour online recruitment system or via the SA Youth platform.
For enquiries and application assistance:
📞 SA Youth Contact Centre: 0800 727 272
