Unilever is hiring a SHE Intern in Boksburg. Here’s what the role involves, who should apply, and why safety careers matter right now.
If you’re a safety, environmental, or risk management graduate wondering how to turn theory into real-world impact, this matters now.
Unilever has opened applications for a SHE Intern at its Anderbolt Factory in Boksburg, with only days left before the closing date.
For young professionals trying to break into Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental work, opportunities like this don’t come often — or stay open long.
Why This Unilever SHE Intern Matters Right Now
Across South Africa’s manufacturing sector, safety and environmental compliance are no longer “support functions.” They are core to how factories operate, stay licensed, and protect people.
Unilever’s decision to bring in a full-time, on-site SHE Intern reflects this shift. The role is not remote, not theoretical, and not observational. It places an intern inside a working factory environment where health, safety, and environmental risks are managed daily.
This matters because many graduates struggle with the same gap: qualifications on paper, but limited exposure to real incidents, audits, and corrective actions. This internship is designed specifically to close that gap under the supervision of experienced SHE professionals.
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What the SHE Intern Will Actually Do Day to Day
This is not a “shadowing” role. The SHE Intern supports the Site SHE Coordinator and works closely with the SHE Lead, contributing to systems that affect real people on the factory floor.
Day-to-day responsibilities include:
- Assisting with updating SHE procedures as regulations or site conditions change
- Participating in risk assessments and environmental aspects and impacts reviews
- Supporting incident investigations, including documentation and follow-up actions
- Helping communicate safety changes through meetings, notice boards, and on-site screens
- Assisting with planning and coordinating safety training sessions
- Collating and maintaining SHE statistics, action trackers, and audit plans
- Supporting inspections such as housekeeping, hygiene, and first aid readiness
- Conducting contractor SHE inductions before work begins on site
Importantly, interns are also required to select two key SHE projects. This allows them to build ownership, deepen technical skills, and leave a measurable improvement behind — something future employers care about.
Who This SHE Intern Is Really For
On paper, the minimum requirement is a completed qualification in Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Management, Risk Management, or a related science field. No statements of results are accepted — proof of qualification is mandatory.
But beyond qualifications, this role suits someone who:
- Is comfortable in industrial or factory environments
- Pays attention to detail and documentation
- Can communicate clearly with operators, contractors, and management
- Understands that safety work is sometimes repetitive, but always important
- Is willing to learn under supervision rather than rush into authority
An advanced qualification in Environmental Sustainability is listed as preferred, but not required. What matters more is readiness to apply knowledge in real conditions, not ideal ones.
What You’ll Gain (and What This Role Won’t Promise)
This internship offers strong practical exposure, structured supervision, and brand credibility. Having Unilever on your CV signals experience with global safety standards, audits, and compliance culture.
However, it’s worth being realistic:
- This is full-time and on-site — flexibility is limited
- It does not guarantee permanent employment
- The work includes routine compliance tasks, not only “big projects”
That balance matters. Employers value candidates who understand both the opportunities and limits of early-career roles.
How to Apply and What Often Disqualifies Applicants for SHE Intern
Applications must be submitted online, with the following attached:
- CV
- Proof of qualification certificates
Missing documents are an automatic disqualification. If you don’t hear back within 14 days, the application should be considered unsuccessful.
The closing date is 10 February 2026, depending on platform listing — meaning time is tight.
How to apply for SHE Intern
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FAQs-SHE Intern
Is this Unilever SHE Intern role paid?
Unilever internships are typically paid, but the exact stipend is not listed in the advert.
Can recent graduates apply?
Yes, as long as the qualification is completed and proof is attached.
Is relocation offered?
No. The role is on-site at the Anderbolt Factory with no relocation support.
Is this suitable for someone without factory experience?
Yes, but you must be willing to adapt quickly to an industrial environment.
Does Unilever offer permanent roles after internships?
There is no guarantee, but strong performance can improve future opportunities.
Final thought
For graduates serious about building a credible career in safety, health, and environmental management, this Unilever SHE Intern role is less about prestige and more about foundation. It’s where policy meets practice — and where many safety careers actually begin.
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