SHE Intern

Unilever is currently hiring for SHE Intern

Reports to: SHE Manager

Scope: Local

Location: Boksburg Factory

Terms & Conditions: 1 year contract. No relocation allowance provided for candidates outside the region

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world. 

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

JOB PURPOSE

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world.  If you are hungry to make an impact then this role is just for you!

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

• Assist in conducting SHE (Safety, Health, and Environment) risk assessments and inspections

• Support the implementation and monitoring of SHE policies, procedures, and standards

• Participate in incident investigations and help compile reports and corrective actions

• Maintain and update SHE documentation, records, and compliance registers

• Assist in organizing and facilitating safety training and awareness programs

• Conduct routine workplace inspections and identify potential hazards

• Support environmental management initiatives, including waste management and sustainability practices

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote a strong safety culture across the site

Experiences & Qualifications

• B-Tech or Degree in Safety, Health & Environment, Environmental Science, or a related field (engineering qualification advantageous)

•  Basic understanding of SHE principles and workplace safety regulations

• Strong attention to detail and good observational skills

• Good communication and report-writing abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI)

•  Willingness to learn and participate in site inspections and audits

• Ability to work both independently and within a team

• Previous internship or exposure to a manufacturing/industrial environment (advantageous but not required)

Skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Analytical and problem-solving skills

• Effective communication (verbal and written)

• Good organisational and time management skills

• Ability to identify hazards and assess risks

• Teamwork and collaboration skills

Critical Behaviors

Care deeply:caring deeply about how consumers experience our brands every day, everywhere; about our people’s growth and development, and our impact on the planet. You care about your performance, to a point where it hurts when you don’t win. Always brings their best self. Has emotional intelligence to take feedback, manage mood and motivations and build empathy for others. Sets high standards for themselves. Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside of Unilever.

Focus on what counts: we set clear and stretching goals and recognize maximum performance impact. Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed.

Stay three steps ahead:we think boldly and creatively to make breakthroughs in performance. We are always curious and confident – anticipating and staying ahead of consumer needs and external trends to beat the competition. Approaches delivery with an iterative and incremental, test - do - learn approach. Has an owner’s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.

Deliver with excellence: we deliver everything we do with excellence and pace. We take personal ownership and hold each other to account – always finding a way to do what we said we will do. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results.

Unilever is an equal opportunities employer and committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.  We are intentional in employing the best talent that reflects the demographics of our country, and which will help build representation of currently under-represented groups. We therefore invite applications from all candidates representing diversity of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. When appointing potential candidates, the South African Employment Equity and Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Legislation will be considered.

We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. If you are applying as a foreign national, please note that you may be requested to provide supporting documents supporting this.

This is a factory based role in Johannesburg and requires 100% of time attendance on site.

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.

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