INTERN: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY
Syntell (PTY) Ltd. · Centurion, Gauteng
Posted 2 October 2026
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An exciting opportunity exists for an OHS Intern to provide administrative and compliance support to the Group Quality, Health & Safety Manager. The role focuses on maintaining OHS documentation, coordinating key safety activities, supporting project sites with compliance requirements, and contributing to the effective implementation of the OHS Management System across the business. This internship offers valuable practical experience and on-the-job learning opportunities, enabling the successful candidate to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies required for a career in Occupational Health and Safety.
Duties & Responsibilities
The OHS Intern will assist with the administration and implementation of Occupational Health & Safety compliance activities across project sites while gaining practical experience and developing professional skills through the following responsibilities:
- Coordinate, track and follow up on OHS administrative activities to ensure compliance requirements are completed on time.
- Assist with the management of OHS appointments, ensuring appointment letters are current, signed and maintained for all sites and teams.
- Identify OHS training requirements, maintain training records, monitor certificate validity and coordinate training where required.
- Support site onboarding and compliance activities by ensuring all required documentation and actions are implemented and completed.
- Conduct periodic site visits to assist with OHS compliance, perform basic inspections and report findings to the Group Quality, Health & Safety Manager.
- Coordinate incident reporting processes, maintain the Accident and Incident Register, and follow up on investigations and corrective actions.
- Compile and coordinate OHS reports and communications, while escalating non-compliance, overdue actions and safety concerns, and continually developing OHS knowledge through required training
Desired Experience & Qualification
EXPERIENCE
- 3 – 6 months in service training in Occupational Health & Safety, Safety management, Environmental health or any other related field.
EDUCATION
- Matric (Grade 12)
- Completed Diploma, Degree or must be in a final year of studying Occupational Health & Safety, Safety management, Environmental health or any other related field.
- Valid driver’s license