Grain Field Chickens-SHEQ Internship 2026
SHEQ TVET Graduate / Intern
- Company: Grain Field Chickens (VKB Agriculture Pty Ltd)
- Location: Reitz, Free State
- Department: SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment & Quality)
- Type: Internship / Work Integrated Learning (WIL)
- Post Date: 15 April 2026
- Closing Date: 20 April 2026
Job Overview
Grain Field Chickens is offering a SHEQ Graduate Internship for TVET students who need practical workplace experience to complete their NQF5/NQF6 qualification. The role provides hands-on exposure to Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality systems within a professional agricultural and abattoir environment.
Interns will support the SHEQ team with administrative, compliance, reporting, auditing, and safety coordination tasks under supervision.
Minimum Requirements
- TVET qualification (N4–N6) in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent
- Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health & Quality Practitioner (NQF5 equivalent)
- Must require WIL/in-service training to complete qualification (NQF6 Diploma)
- Must NOT have previously completed an internship or learnership
- Must be unemployed
- Computer literacy (MS Office essential)
- Afrikaans communication ability advantageous
- Willingness to work overtime/weekends when required
Key Responsibilities
- Provide admin support to SHEQ Officer and team
- Take meeting minutes and prepare reports
- Manage safety databases, registers, audits, and incident records
- Assist with risk assessments and compliance monitoring
- Support incident/accident reporting and investigations
- Assist with safety training coordination and recordkeeping
- Participate in inspections, audits, and safety meetings
- Draft toolbox talks and manage attendance registers
- Assist with emergency planning and SOP updates
- Support contractor safety compliance and inductions
- Identify hazards and support corrective action plans
Skills Required
- Strong MS Office and systems ability
- Excellent communication (written & verbal)
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Organised and deadline-driven
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Confidentiality and professionalism
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving
- Adaptability and initiative
Additional Information
- Internship is strictly for first-time participants
- Training and supervision provided
- Employment Equity policies apply
- No response within 4 weeks = unsuccessful application