Corteva Agriscience™ Internship 2025
Job Highlights
Corteva Agriscience™ invites qualifying graduates to apply for the (EHS – Industrial Hygiene) Internship 2025
Location: Kroonstad, Free State, South Africa
Corteva Agriscience™, the world’s first dedicated agriculture start-up, serves to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come.
As EHS Intern at Kroonstad SPSC, you will report to EHS&S Coordinator. He/She will have working with other people leaders, Quality and EHS departments and direct peers.
Job Purpose
As EHS Intern, who will be based in Kroonstad, you will be responsible for assisting the EHS&S Coordinator with planning, implementing and overseeing company’s employee safety at work.
Their main duty is to ensure that the company complies and adheres to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) guidelines to reduce work-related injuries.
Hence, the main goal will be to ensure safe working environment and prevent any injuries and accidents on job and off job.
Kroonstad SPSC plants supplies multi crop to customers in the AME region and the focus point is Safety and Quality.
As EHS Intern at Kroonstad Plants & Warehouses, you will play important role in EHS&S Safety requirements and standards of Corteva’s customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with Industrial Hygiene implementation (risk assessments, Ideagen).
- Assist with the implementation of company’s core values, rules and regulations.
- Assist with relevant safety training to employees and contractors.
- Advise and assist employees on various safety-related topics.
- Check and verify that all the employees are acting in adherence with rules and regulations.
- Review and update existing safety, standards and procedures.
- Assist that all necessary Standard Operating procedures (SOPs)/work instructions are in place.
- Assist with new employee on-boarding process for safety.
- Work with integrated health services to ensure timely medical examinations are conducted and follow up where applicable.
- Assist with risk assessment, identify safety bottlenecks and offer timely solutions.
- Assist with necessary audits and assessments.
- Assist with verification of corrective actions and leveraging preventative actions.
- Assist with root cause investigations following a defined methodology.
- Perform other safety duties and responsibilities as ordered by line manager.
Qualifications
- National Senior Certificate / Matric
- National Diploma or equivalent in Health Safety Management
- CIH Certification (Certified Industrial Hygienist) – Preferred
- (National Diploma in Safety Management / B. Tech in Safety Management / SAMTRAC certificate and registered with the SACPCMP)
- Incident investigation
- Strong knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety legislation, regulations and standards
- Valid Driver’s license
- Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Computer aptitude including use of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Skills and Attributes
- Curious, bold thinkers who want to grow their careers and be part of a winning team.
- Market shaping individuals who want to transform the agriculture industry to meet the world’s growing need for food.
- Collaborators who thrive in a diverse, inclusive work environment.
- Innovators who bring initiative and fresh ideas that drive our business into the future and make us an industry leader.
Careers at Corteva
- Opportunity to be part of a global industry leader working to discover solutions to the most pressing agricultural challenges of our time.
- Challenging work assignments that grow your skills, capabilities and experiences.
- Opportunities for international rotations and relocation that will expand your global view and cultural experience.
- Diverse, inclusive work environment where employees bring their whole selves to work and feel heard, valued and empowered.
- Dedicated and customized resources to help grow your professional skills, industry expertise and personal perspectives.
- Joining us is a natural opportunity to strengthen your professional network through valuable relationships.
- Support the health and well-being of every employee by offering world-class benefits, meaningful work and competitive salary.
- Performance driven culture with a strong focus on speed, efficiency and agility.
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