SHEQ Graduate

Start your career as a SHEQ Graduate at Vopak and contribute to social themes such as energy security and energy transition. We offer you a working environment that is safe and pleasant and where equality, diversity and satisfaction are of paramount importance.

Vopak SA’s SHEQ Graduate Programme is designed for dedicated and driven individuals who are capable of excellent communication skills, exceptionally good academic performance and leadership potential. The successful graduate will go through a 12-month graduate programme which includes On-the-Job Personal and career Development with the goal to build a solid career foundation.

Ready to develop yourself and make a positive impact? Improve the world and start as a SHEQ Graduate at Vopak.

What will you do as a SHEQ Graduate?

The SHEQ Graduate will be exposed to SHEQ Administration, Compliance monitoring and system support within the SHEQ Department, the SHEQ Graduate will assist with general administrative responsibilities and monitor day-to-day activities that impact directly on departmental targets.

What do we offer you?

• Competitive stipend with support allowances
• Wellness Agenda that authentically connects and cares for our people and promotes work/life balance
• Great working environment & a diverse and inclusive culture
• Cross functional team projects & experiential learning for maximized business learning and development
• Support with Portfolio of Evidence if required to obtain your qualification
• 12 months fixed term contract

What do we expect from you as a SHEQ Graduate?

***Pre-requisite: Require work integrated learning experience in order to obtain qualification.

• Bachelor’s degree in SHEQ
• NEBOSH, SAMTRAC or ICERTOSH Certification is advantageous
• An excellent academic record (Average of 65% and above)
• Good communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good Excel skills
• Ability to work under pressure

What to look forward to in the Graduate Program?

You are going to experience that we care & dare: We are empathetic. We know when to lead and know when to let others lead. We attract, grow and coach future leaders.
We aim to communicate in a clear & authentic way. We solicit feedback, ask and listen, learn and unlearn.
You will grow with your team: Whatever our role, we support business, in a thoughtful way, to create value for our teams and our clients. We embrace new ways of working applying digitalization to provide solutions.
We lead the We: We have a passion for winning and growing as a team. We inspire people to deliver a joint performance. We create an inclusive environment where different thoughts, generations, cultures and experiences are valued and encouraged.

Your Graduate Program will include the following exposures:

SHEQ Administration and document control

• Database and system administration
• General office administration
• Coordinating meetings and appointments
• Compiling presentations and reports
• Drafting and typing of correspondence for the SHEQ & Sustainability Manager
• Recording, compilation and distribution of all team meeting & assist with SHE Committee minutes
• Communicate with all site employees and some regulators, both internal and external either electronically, written or verbal
• Support and provide coordination assistance with Quality and records management

Tracking and sorting of Enablon entries (system monitoring and updating)

• Database and system administration
• Assist in the maintenance and improve Quality Management Systems for logging, reviewing, reporting, analysing, measuring performance and corrective actions
• Safety Improvement Plan support

Want to start as SHEQ Graduate at Vopak? Are you ready to share your vision and contribute to Vopak South Africa? Then start as a SHEQ Graduate and apply now!