Operations

She Intern

SARAO - South African Radio Astronomy Observatory·Western Cape, south-africa·Full Time·Contract
OperationsFull TimeContract
-Closes Nov 13, 2026

Closes: November 12, 2026

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in maintaining, implementing and improving health and safety management system.
  • Assist in ensuring ongoing compliance with SARAO adopted policies and procedures, including compliance with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
  • Maintain HSE documentation and assist in development and implementation of HSE policies and procedures.
  • Report on HSE matters and coordinate with the clinic Sr and administrator to address IODs and submission in terms of COIDA.
  • Assist in conducting and coordinating incident investigation and provide lessons learnt.
  • Participate in internal and external audits.
  • Inspect and monitor PPE management and make provisions for replacements when required.
  • Ensure quotations are received from suppliers for new equipment/ recalibration/ servicing of equipment and obtain approval
  • Plan and participate in HSE committee meetings.
  • Participate in performing appropriate emergency drills to ensure effectiveness of emergency preparedness.
  • Participate and contribute to implementation of disaster management and identify required emergency responses.
  • Assist in contributing to project management plans, project objectives and project commissioning phase.
  • Assist and support project HSE programs and project specific permits to facilitate application on time.
  • Assist and ensure compliance requirements are met and review HSE files.
  • Assist departments and other functions to facilitate hazard identification risk assessment.
  • Assist in preparation of project occupational health and safety specification.
  • Assist in conducting health and safety training for the contractors and during audits to ensure contractors meet requirements
  • Collect information and compile report for projects, including.
  • Assist in management of contractors to reduce the number of accidents and ensure compliance with health and safety requirements and objectives.
  • Assist in conducting baseline risk assessment, task-based risk assessment or issue based
  • Participate in conducting inspections, complete checklists and create action plan.
  • Understanding of environmental legislation and able to enforce principles.
  • Plan and facilitate health and safety trainings, site inductions, HSE team talks, and awareness programmes.
  • Assist in maintaining legal register and share updates with the department.
  • Assist in monitoring and evaluating performance and application of safety procedures and identify gaps for improvement

Key Requirements:

Qualification:

  • National Diploma or B-Tech degree in Health and Safety Management, Environmental Management, Occupational
  • Health and Safety, and Environmental Health. NQF Level 6, or NQF Level 7.
  • SAMTRAC/NEBOSH certificate (advantageous)
  • Member of a recognized institution such as SAIOSH/IOSH and SACPCMP (Advantageous)
  • Drivers license

Experience and Knowledge:

  • Strong knowledge and understanding of SHE legislation, NEMA, BCEA, and other applicable laws
  • MS Office (Word, Powerpoint and Excel)

Additional Notes:

  • Good communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
  • Strong administrative skills.
  • Capable of working in a high-pressure environment.
  • Highly motivated and committed.
  • Observation and attention to detail.
  • Willing to develop new technical knowledge.

Key skills

BachelorsNational Diploma

At a glance

Company

SARAO - South African Radio Astronomy Observatory

Location

Western Cape, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

November 13, 2026

Created

October 30, 2026