Construction Health and Safety Consultant Internship

About the position

Construction Health and Safety Consultant Internship
Kickstart Your Career in Construction Occupational Health and Safety
Cape Town | R6,000-R10,000 p/m | Fixed-Term Internship

About Our Client
Our client is a specialist consultancy in Construction Occupational Health and Safety, supporting major developments with regulatory compliance, feasibility studies, and site assessments. With a reputation for professionalism and growth, they are committed to developing young professionals from the ground up through practical, hands-on exposure across construction projects.

The Role: Construction Health and Safety Consultant Internship
This internship is designed for individuals eager to build a career in construction health and safety. You will work closely with senior consultants, learning how to inspect, assess, and document OH&S procedures while gaining experience both in the office and on construction sites. This is a practical training environment with real growth potential for those who are dedicated and driven.

Key Responsibilities

• Support senior consultants with site inspections and documentation reviews
• Assist with compiling OH&S reports, feasibility studies, and condition assessments
• Carry out general administrative tasks and follow consultant or management instructions
• Learn and apply OH&S policies and procedures in line with project requirements
• Assist in client engagements and document control
• Travel to various sites as required
• Work occasional overtime or weekends when needed

About You

• SAMTRAC or similar OH&S qualification (required)
• Completed training in Construction Occupational Health and Safety
• 01 year of relevant experience (entry-level opportunity)
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Confident communicator with a professional appearance
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent health and physical condition
• Own reliable transport (essential)
• Willing to work hard, travel, and learn from the ground up

This is a limited-duration, fixed-term contract ideal for someone committed to building a meaningful career in construction OH&S.

Desired Skills:

• Reports
• policies
• procedures
• SAMTRAC

Desired Work Experience:

• Less than 1 year

Desired Qualification Level:

• Certificate