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SARAO is a National Facility managed by the National Research Foundation and incorporates radio astronomy instruments and programmes such as the MeerKAT telescope in the Karoo, the Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory (HartRAO) in Gauteng, the African Very Long Baseline Interferometry (AVN) programme in nine African countries as well as the associated human capital development and commercialisation endeavours.\n\nPosition: SHE Intern\nBusiness Unit: South Africa Radio Astronomy Observatory\nLocation: Cape Town, Western Cape\n\nPosition Details\nPosition Summary:\nThis role is to support the organization in maintaining compliance, reducing risks, and promoting a safe workplace while gaining practical, hands on experience in occupational health, safety. and environment. The main focus is to provide support to SARAO and the projects in all regions by supporting compliance, risk management, and operational continuity.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\nAssist in maintaining, implementing and improving health and safety management system.\nAssist in ensuring ongoing compliance with SARAO adopted policies and procedures, including compliance with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.\nMaintain HSE documentation and assist in development and implementation of HSE policies and procedures.\nReport on HSE matters and coordinate with the clinic Sr and administrator to address IODs and submission in terms of COIDA.\nAssist in conducting and coordinating incident investigation and provide lessons learnt.\nParticipate in internal and external audits.\nInspect and monitor PPE management and make provisions for replacements when required.\nEnsure quotations are received from suppliers for new equipment/ recalibration/ servicing of equipment and obtain approval\nPlan and participate in HSE committee meetings.\nParticipate in performing appropriate emergency drills to ensure effectiveness of emergency preparedness.\nParticipate and contribute to implementation of disaster management and identify required emergency responses.\nAssist in contributing to project management plans, project objectives and project commissioning phase.\nAssist and support project HSE programs and project specific permits to facilitate application on time.\nAssist and ensure compliance requirements are met and review HSE files.\nAssist departments and other functions to facilitate hazard identification risk assessment.\nAssist in preparation of project occupational health and safety specification.\nAssist in conducting health and safety training for the contractors and during audits to ensure contractors meet requirements\nCollect information and compile report for projects, including.\nAssist in management of contractors to reduce the number of accidents and ensure compliance with health and safety requirements and objectives.\nAssist in conducting baseline risk assessment, task-based risk assessment or issue based\nParticipate in conducting inspections, complete checklists and create action plan.\nUnderstanding of environmental legislation and able to enforce principles.\nPlan and facilitate health and safety trainings, site inductions, HSE team talks, and awareness programmes.\nAssist in maintaining legal register and share updates with the department.\nAssist in monitoring and evaluating performance and application of safety procedures and identify gaps for improvement\n\nAdditional Notes:\nGood communicator with strong interpersonal skills.\nStrong administrative skills.\nCapable of working in a high-pressure environment.\nHighly motivated and committed.\nObservation and attention to detail.\nWilling to develop new technical knowledge.\n\nRequirements\nQualification:\nNational Diploma or B-Tech degree in Health and Safety Management, Environmental Management, Occupational\nHealth and Safety, and Environmental Health. NQF Level 6, or NQF Level 7.\nSAMTRAC/NEBOSH certificate (advantageous)\nMember of a recognized institution such as SAIOSH/IOSH and SACPCMP (Advantageous)\nDrivers license\n\nExperience:\nStrong knowledge and understanding of SHE legislation, NEMA, BCEA, and other applicable laws\nMS Office (Word, Powerpoint and Excel)\n\nKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:\nStrong knowledge and understanding of SHE legislation, NEMA, BCEA, and other applicable laws\nMS Office (Word, Powerpoint and Excel)\nHow to Apply\nClosing Date: Thursday, 12 Nov 2026\n\nThe NRF website provides more details on the initiatives and activities. Applicants should submit a comprehensive CV by registering and apply online through the NRF Recruitment and Selection Portal. Applications should be accompanied by a letter of motivation indicating the applicant's suitability for the position. 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