MANCOSA – SHERQ Intern (Grindrod Logistics)

Candidates who want practical exposure in safety, health, environmental, risk, and quality systems may find this a strong internship opportunity. MANCOSA is recruiting a SHERQ Intern (Grindrod Logistics) in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, with a closing date of 16 March 2026.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

This internship is designed for applicants who want workplace experience in Safety, Health, Environment, Risk, and Quality (SHERQ). The role provides administrative, operational, and compliance support to the SHERQ department while helping the intern build practical experience across multiple management systems.

What you’ll do / learn

You’ll support SHERQ processes across safety, environmental compliance, risk management, quality assurance, and general administration. The role combines reporting, record-keeping, audits, training support, and internal system updates.

• Assist with hazard identification and risk assessments
• Support incident investigations and compile reports
• Help monitor compliance with occupational health and safety legislation
• Participate in safety inspections and internal audits
• Assist in coordinating safety training and toolbox talks
• Support environmental compliance monitoring
• Assist with waste management tracking and environmental reporting
• Participate in sustainability initiatives and awareness campaigns
• Help maintain environmental records and permits
• Assist in maintaining risk registers
• Support risk assessments and mitigation planning
• Help track corrective and preventative actions
• Support quality assurance activities and internal audits
• Assist in maintaining ISO systems documentation
• Monitor non-conformances and corrective actions
• Support continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain SHERQ documentation and filing systems
• Compile monthly SHERQ reports
• Capture and update data on internal systems
• Provide general administrative support to the SHERQ team

Note: This is an internship and does not guarantee permanent employment unless the employer confirms otherwise.

Eligibility requirements

• Qualification in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Risk Management, Quality Management, or a related field
• Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

Application checklist

Make sure your application is complete before submitting.

• Updated CV
• Certified copy of South African ID
• Matric certificate / statement of results
• Clear contact details (phone + email)
• Any supporting sales or customer service experience on your CV

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About the sponsor

MANCOSA (Management College of Southern Africa) is a South African private higher education institution. The vacancy is listed on its official careers platform and, for this role, the internship is linked to Grindrod Logistics. Source Link: Mancosa Website Source Link: Grindrod Logistics Website

Quick tips for applicants

• Highlight any coursework or training linked to SHERQ, safety, compliance, or quality systems
• Make your computer skills easy to spot, especially Excel and reporting/admin work
• If you have done audits, inspections, or compliance-related assignments, mention them clearly
• Keep your CV well organised, because this role involves documentation and reporting

Common mistakes that get applicants rejected

• Applying without a relevant SHERQ-related qualification
• Leaving out computer literacy or admin/reporting skills on your CV
• Using a generic CV with no compliance, safety, or quality focus
• Waiting too long and missing the closing date

Scam warning (important)

Never pay a fee to apply. Use only the official MANCOSA careers portal and double-check the website domain before uploading personal documents. The site terms also note that applicant information may be processed for recruitment, reference checks, and compliance purposes.

How this opportunity was verified

Verified by us on 3 March 2026 by checking the official MANCOSA vacancy page for SHERQ Intern (Grindrod Logistics). We confirmed the title, location, closing date, department, duties, and minimum requirements directly from the official listing.

How to apply

1. Open the official MANCOSA vacancy page using the link below.
2. Click Apply.
3. Complete the online application and upload your documents.
4. Submit before 16 March 2026.