Occupation Health and Safety Internship x3 385 at Dept of Labour for unemployed graduates (Engineering, Environment, Health & Safety, Explosives, etc)
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DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR
It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post with a candidate whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan.
GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME FOR 2025 TO 2027 (24 MONTHS)
The Department of Employment and Labour would like to invite qualifying graduates to apply to participate in an internship programme in the 2025 to 2027 financial year. Applicants must be unemployed graduates, should not have participated in an internship programme previously and must be a South African citizen. The Department of Employment and Labour is an equal opportunity employer. Equity Considerations: Priority will be given to applicants from previously disadvantaged background, in line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan, those living with disability will be considered. Qualifying South African Youth and People living with disability will be given advantage.
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted through the link: [LINKSHIELD PROTECTED] sayouth.mobi/Home/Index/EN Search for Project 20K
CLOSING DATE : 21 November 2025 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 00:00 midnight (online)
POST 41/62 : INTERN: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (OHS) (X3, 385 POSTS)
STIPEND : R7 860.50 per month
Provincial Office: East London (Eastern Cape) Ref No: OHS/P20K/EC (X681 Posts)
Provincial Office: Bloemfontein (Free State) Ref No: OHS/P20K/FS (X153 Posts)
Provincial Office: Braamfontein (Gauteng) Ref No: OHS/P20K/GP (X398 Posts)
Provincial Office: Durban (KZN) Ref No: OHS/P20K/KZN (X963 Posts)
Provincial Office: Polokwane (Limpopo) Ref No: OHS/P20K/LP (X108 Posts)
Provincial Office: Witbank (Mpumalanga) Ref No. OHS/P20K/MP (X254 Posts)
Provincial Office: Kimberly (Northern Cape) Ref No: OHS/P20KNC (X102 Posts)
Provincial Office: Mmabatho (North West) Ref No: OHS/P20K/NW (X214 Posts)
Provincial Office: Western Cape Ref No: OHS/P20K/WC (X526 Posts)
REQUIREMENTS : Three (3) years tertiary Qualification- National Diploma (NQFL6) / Undergraduate Bachelor Degree (NQFL7) in Environmental Health, Environment Science Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Construction related Engineering, Occupational Health/Hygiene/Analytical Chemistry, Explosives Management, Explosives Engineering, Mining/Industrial Engineering.
DUTIES : To assist in conducting inspections with the aim of ensuring compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 85 of 1993, Regulations and incorporated Standards. Provide administrative support to the inspectors. Assist in investigation of incidents and complaints reported pertaining to the OHS Act. Give support to the inspector during enforcement. Assist in compiling and consolidating reports emanating from such inspections.
ENQUIRIES : SA Youth Contact Centre at 0800 727272
NOTE : Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new Z83 application form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies/www.Labour.gov.za. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. 38 The completed and signed form should be accompanied by a recently updated CV. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of Matric certificate, academic transcripts (qualification/s with 360/480 credits as recognised by SAQA and academic record) and ID). All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate's suitability based on the post's technical and generic requirements. Applicants wishing to apply for an internship outside their area of residence must be willing to find their own accommodation and transportation considering that they will be earning a stipend. Failure to submit the requested documents/information will result in your application not being considered. Applicants will be expected to be available for assessments and selection interviews at a time, date and place as determined by the Department. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) and National Diploma should be NQF Level 6 (with 360 credits as recognised by SAQA). All appointments for internship are subject to the verification and pre-screening process. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment. Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, application will not be acknowledged, if you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only. Please direct your application to the relevant province and complete a separate application for each reference number.
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