Unilever is offering a full-time Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) Internship based at its Maydon Wharf facility in Durban, South Africa. This internship is designed for individuals aiming to gain practical experience in SHE management within a dynamic manufacturing environment.
About the Opportunity
The internship provides hands-on exposure to safety, health, and environmental operations, supporting compliance activities, training coordination, incident investigations, and administrative tasks. Interns will work closely under the guidance of the SHE Manager to bridge academic knowledge with practical supply chain operations.
Who Can Apply
This opportunity is suited for candidates who have completed qualifications in Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Management, or Science, holding a Degree, Advanced Diploma, or B Tech. Applicants should be locally based or willing to commute daily to the Maydon Wharf site.
Main Requirements
- Completed qualification in Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Management, or Science (Degree, Advanced Diploma, or B Tech).
- Local eligibility to work in South Africa.
- Preferred: Additional safety qualifications.
- Demonstrated alignment with Unilever’s core behaviors such as prioritizing tasks, accountability, and operational consistency.
Location and Work Arrangement
The internship is based strictly onsite at the Maydon Wharf manufacturing facility in Durban, with no remote or hybrid working options available.
Application Deadline
All applications must be submitted by 9 October 2026.
What Applicants Should Know
Interns will assist in updating SHE procedures, conducting risk assessments, managing incident reports, and supporting safety training arrangements. The role includes collating safety statistics, driving audit plans, managing action trackers, and conducting contractor SHE inductions. Candidates will be expected to select and develop two key SHE-related projects to build their competencies.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should review the detailed internship description and requirements on Unilever’s official careers portal. Applications are accepted online using the reference number R-1188277. Applicants need to prepare an updated CV along with proof of their completed qualifications before submitting their application online.
You can submit your application and find more information through the online application page.
Required Documents
- Updated curriculum vitae reflecting academic history.
- Proof of Degree, Advanced Diploma, or B Tech qualification in the relevant fields.
