NMISA Internship: SHEQ (Pretoria, Gauteng) South Africa 2022
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
4 May 2022.
Be sure to apply on or before this date - any applications submitted after this date are late and will NOT be accepted.
DETAILS ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME:
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Duration: 12 months
Number of positions available: 1
Salary: between R6 375 and R8 375 per month
NMISA is offering a Safety Health Environment and Quality (SHEQ) internship opportunity, to graduates who would like to receive training in the field. During the programme, the candidate will receive training within the SHEQ Department where they will be responsible for ensuring the maintenance of safety, health, environment, and quality (SHEQ) systems. This will be done following the current NMISA Total Quality Management System.
Key performance areas of the programme:
- Assisting NMISA laboratories by performing SHEQ-related activities
- Performing SHEQ management documentation, record keeping, and document control
- Performing hazard/ aspect identification and risk/impact assessments
- Assisting with the management of operational controls related to aspect impact, hazard, and risk identified
- Attending all planned NMISA SHEQ meetings and providing feedback to the SHEQ office
- Actively applying EHS legislation and any other requirements
- Assisting with SHEQ activities, such as internal audits, and action requests
- Maintaining the electronic and hardcopy filing system (i.e. ensuring that it is up-to-date)
- Attending all training and applying the knowledge you have learned
- Studying activities set out in the training plan and ensuring that it is followed
- Completing all general SHEQ tasks, as requested
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS NEEDED TO APPLY:
Before applying, please ensure that you meet ALL of the following minimum entry criteria – failure to satisfy all the requirements will result in your application being disqualified:
- Must have completed a 3-year tertiary qualification in Safety Management, Quality Management or any other related field
- Advantageous: completed a Postgraduate qualification
- Must have a basic understanding and knowledge of EHS legislation
- Must have a basic understanding and knowledge of Management System standards, specifically ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO/IEC 17025
- Must be computer literate with proficiency in MS Office
- Must have high attention to detail
- Must have excellent communication skills
- Must be highly organised
- Must have excellent administrative skills
- Must be driven and a self-starter
- Must be passionate and self-motivated
- Must be understanding and helpful
- Must be honest and ethical
- Must be able to work well in a team
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE INTERNSHIP POSITION:
Applications must be submitted by email to NMISA Human Resources: careers@nmisa.org
State the following in your email subject line: "Internship Application: SHEQ"
Attach the following documents to your application:
- An updated Curriculum Vitae
- Certified copies of your relevant qualification/s
- A certified copy of your academic record
- A certified copy of your Identity Document
Please note:
- The salary amount will be based on the candidate's level of qualification.
- NMISA is an Equal Opportunities Employer and follows a Human Capital Development programme, as such, candidates from designated groups will be given preference.
- Candidates living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
- By submitting your application, you consent to NMISA conducting a criminal, credit, and/or qualification check.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
ABOUT THE COMPANY PROVIDING THE INTERNSHIP:
The National Metrology Institute of South Africa (NMISA) was established under the Measurement Unit and Measurement Standards Act. Under the instruction of the Act, NMISA is responsible for providing both the international system of units and other measurement units for the country, as well as maintaining, determining, and comparing national measurement standards. Metrology is the scientific study of measurement where the same weights and measures are used for all measurements worldwide- NMISA is responsible for “Scientific” Metrology.
The vision of NMISA is to be the leading Metrology centre of the continent; and its mission is to provide accurate and outstanding comparable measurement solutions which will aid trade markets, people, and the environment.
CONTACT THE INTERNSHIP PROVIDER FOR QUERIES:
For any queries related to this internship programme, please contact NMISA directly:
Telephone number: 012 841 2113
Email address: info@nmisa.org