Safety Officer Internship at Csir
Internship: Safety Officer
Location
Scientia, Pretoria (On-site)
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation¿s work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.
Internship: Safety Officer
Support Staff
About the job:
The CSIR has an internship opportunity for Safety Officer in the Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) Portfolio. The incumbent will ensure Regulatory and Statutory compliance to OHS Act, Local Government by laws and National Building Regulations; as well as generate and monitor relevant standards and compliance in all Facilities Management Activities and assist the Safety and Regulatory Compliance Officer to enforce safety standards and requirements at all CSIR sites. This position is based in Pretoria.
This position reports to the Safety and Regulatory Compliance Officer
Key responsibilities:
Under supervision the intern will be required to perform the following duties:
- Assist in the development of a site-specific health and safety specifications for all construction projects within CSIR as required by construction regulations.
- Assist in approval of the health and safety plans and ensure that plans are implemented and maintained on construction sites by conducting regular site audits and stop construction work that deviate from the plan
- Assist in conducting health and safety inductions for all CSIR contractors and keep all the registers.
- Assist the Safety and Regulatory Compliance Officer in ensuring that all tenants comply with CSIR¿s health, safety and environmental policies and procedures.
- Aid operational support and leadership within Properties Management on all aspects related to OHS Act and regulatory compliance and conduct health and safety inspections of all tenants to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
- Assist with provision of support on operational support and leadership within Facilities Management (FM) on all aspects related to OHS Act and regulatory compliance by implementing and monitoring health and safety standards and procedures.
- Assist in facilitation and reviews of all FM SHE risk assessments, safe operating procedures and other procedures are adhered to; training is adequate and up to date.
Qualifications, skills and experience:
- A Diploma / National Diploma in Electrical or Built Environment or Environmental or Mechanical or Safety
- Qualifications in construction management will be advantageous
- MS Outlook
- SACPCMP but not compulsory
- Graduate in search of an internship to gain experience (No working experience required).
- Not have participated previously in any formal employment or internship/learnership programme.
- Must be a South African.
- Must be unemployed and under the age of 35.
- Must have a driver¿s licence
- Pro-active
- Good computer skills
- Good Interpersonal skills
- Report writing skills
- A team player
- All international qualifications require an evaluation report / certificate issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
What¿s in it for you?
The CSIR offers:
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Competitive and market-related remuneration packages.
- We openly acknowledge and reward our employees’ contributions and accomplishments through our esteemed CSIR Excellence Awards.
Closing date: 05 August 2026
PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.
For more info, please email us at Recruitmentinfo@csir.co.za. Please do-not send applications to this mailbox, it is only for inquiries.
The CSIR is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is committed to the Employment Equity Act and will through the filling of this vacancy, give preference to candidates from Designated Groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act. By applying for this position at the CSIR, the applicant understands, and agrees that the CSIR may solicit a credit and criminal report from registered credit bureau and/or South African Police Services (in relation to positions that requires trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances), and may also verify the applicant¿s educational qualification and employment history. The CSIR reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.
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