Afrimat Industries (Pty) Ltd, Lichtenburg Operations has a vacancy for a:
Environmental Intern
Minimum Qualifications / Experience / Competencies
- A diploma or degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
- Basic understanding of environmental management principles.
- Computer literacy, including Microsoft Word and Excel for data capturing and reporting.
- Good written and verbal communication skills for detail and organisational ability.
- Willingness to learn and participate in site-based activities across both operations.
- ISO 14001 understanding will be added advantage.
- Analytical thinking and numerical ability to interpret basic environmental monitoring results, check units and calculations, identify trends and flag unusual results for review.
- Spreadsheet and data quality skills with ability to use basic excel formulas, sorting, filtering and charts, and check records for missing information, inconsistencies and capturing errors.
- Technical writing and presentation- ability to turn observations and data into concise factual summaries, draft reports and simple presentations.
- Problem solving and continuous improvement by asking relevant questions, distinguish observations from assumptions and suggest practical improvements for review by supervisor.
- Teamwork and stakeholder engagement – work respectfully with operational teams and service providers, listen actively and communicate environmental requirements clearly under guidance.
Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to):
- Assist with routine environmental monitoring and sampling across both sites.
- Collect, capture and maintain accurate environmental data, monitoring results and Environmental Management System (EMS) records.
- Participate in site inspections and environmental compliance checks, and report identified non-conformances.
- Assist with implementing and tracking corrective and preventive actions.
- Support the development, review and updating of EMS documentation.
- Assist with environmental awareness activities and coordination of training.
- Prepare draft environmental reports for internal and external compliance reporting.
- Support audit preparation, the collation of supporting evidence and the tracking of audit findings to closure.
- Assist with monitoring environmental permit and license conditions and maintaining related compliance records.
- Provide general administrative and operational support to the Environmental Department across both operations.
- Comply with SHE requirements, complete mandatory training, use PPE correctly, report hazards and incidents before shift end, and close assigned actions by the due date.
Please send the following documents to apply:
Please upload the following documents in one file with the application form to the right. (File size no bigger than 3 MB)
- CV
- Certified ID copy