The South African Sugarcane Research Institute (SASRI) is a world renowned agricultural research institute that conducts research on all aspects of sugarcane farming. SASRI is a wholly owned subsidiary of the South African Sugar Association.
The company has a great internship opportunity for a graduate within the health and safety field who will be working with the Resource Manager on developing and maintaining Safety, Health and Environmental systems for the South African Sugarcane Research Institute (SASRI) based on NOSA and ISO 18000. The successful incumbent will receive an allowance of R3500.00 on a monthly basis and access to an on-site Clinic.
The environmental health and safety section of the Diagnostic and Analytical Resource Unit plays a vital role at SASRI as it focuses on promoting safety within the workplace through preventing incidents or accidents that might result from abnormal operating conditions and reduction of adverse effects that result from normal operating conditions.
Key Responsibilities:
• Undertaking Hazard Identification Risk Assessments and reporting findings with recommendations
• Scheduling weekly testing of fire alarm system
• Organising SHE Committee meetings
• Compiling safety reports and presented outcomes in S.H.E. Committee meetings.
• Ensuring compliance of SASRI in terms of Occupational Health & Safety Act 85 of 1993
• Compiling a monthly S.H.E. Newsletter called the ‘S.H.E. TALK’
• Conducting Ergonomics survey provided report with results
• Coordinating and Communicating with external service providers such as hazardous waste management
• Promoting health and safety within the workplace
Requirements
• National Diploma in Safety, Environment Health or equivalent
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
How to apply
Closing date is 18 November 2016.