Company: RCL FOODS
Location: All Towns (Benoni and Rustenburg)
Closing Date: 4 August 2025
Duration: Fixed-Term Internship
About RCL FOODS Internships
RCL FOODS SHER Risk Internships 2025 RCL FOODS, a leading South African food manufacturer, is driven by a powerful purpose: Grow What Matters. With an innovative mindset and a team-focused culture, RCL FOODS operates with a passion to make a meaningful difference. As the company continues to expand, it is looking for bright, driven individuals to join the team and contribute to this impactful journey.
The SHER Risk Intern FTC position is an excellent opportunity for young professionals passionate about safety, health, environment, and risk (SHER) management to gain hands-on experience at one of the country’s most dynamic and growth-oriented companies.
If you are eager to contribute to impactful safety initiatives while developing your technical and practical workplace skills, this internship at RCL FOODS Inland Baking operations (Benoni and Rustenburg) is tailored for you.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a SHER Risk Intern, you will play a critical role in supporting safety and compliance within the company. Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the development, maintenance, and enhancement of existing management systems, including ISO45001
- Ensuring adherence to company-wide HSE policies and standard operating procedures
- Conducting safety audits, inspections, and creating follow-up action plans for areas of non-compliance
- Leading proactive safety inspections and documenting findings
- Monitoring and ensuring fire extinguishers and first aid kits are serviceable and compliant
- Participating in and compiling reports from emergency response drills
- Conducting and reviewing risk assessments
- Actively participating in incident investigations and compiling information for statutory reporting
- Supporting the execution and closure of Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPAs)
- Updating noticeboards with critical HSE information
- Writing minutes for HSE statutory meetings and following up on key deliverables
Who Should Apply?
This internship is ideal for safety-conscious individuals who are passionate about health, safety, and environmental management and are looking for an opportunity to grow their career in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
You will thrive in this role if you are:
- A strong communicator and a collaborative team player
- Detail-oriented with a keen eye for compliance and regulatory standards
- Proactive and able to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities
Requirements
Knowledge and Skills Requirements:
- Administration & internal compliance
- Project Management
- Reporting
- Good communication skills
- Team player
Qualifications and Experience:
- Matric / Grade 12
- Diploma in Health & Safety or currently studying towards one
- SAMTRAC (Advantageous)
What’s in It for You?
- Opportunity to gain hands-on practical experience in a leading South African food company
- Exposure to ISO45001 Management System implementation and compliance
- Learn from experienced safety and risk professionals in a real-world environment
- Play a meaningful role in driving safety culture within a large-scale operational environment
- Strengthen your project management, compliance auditing, and incident investigation skills
- A supportive and dynamic work culture that invests in your professional growth
How to Apply?
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply directly through the RCL FOODS career portal. Make sure to prepare the following documents:
- Updated CV
- Certified copy of your ID
- Matric Certificate and academic transcripts
- Qualifications related to Health & Safety (if available)
Submit your application before the closing date: 04 August 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next steps.
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