HSE Trainee/Intern
Forvia · Pretoria
Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader
We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.
Your mission, roles and responsibilities
Position Title: YES HSE Graduate
Location: Pretoria (Rosslyn)
Deapartment: Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)
Reporting to: Plant HSE (Pretoria) & Country HSE Manager
Contract: 12 Months Contact
Closing Date: 06 November 2026
Main purpose of the role
The YES HSE Graduate will be responsible for guiding management regarding HSE processes and requirements to ensure legal compliance per legislation and the application of the Group’s HSE policy, procedures and systems.
The main missions will be to gain development and learning on the following:
As a HSE Graduate, your main responsibilities are as follow:
- Assist in collecting data for FR1T, FR2T 9 (Incident reporting and investigation) etc and report such on a monthly basis to HSE Manager.
- Monitor and manage the distribution of Transversal memos throughout the plant and ensure that they are signed and recorded both on the system and in the file and actions have been closed.
- Encourage and enforce reporting of all incidents using the near miss/ incident report process
- Conduct Daily Audits and follow a set Gemba tour.
- Assist in facilitating training sessions and provide training where needed within the plant.
- Facilitate committee meetings throughout the year.
- Taking of minutes during HSE Committee meetings.
- Monitor HSE & Security PDCA’s.
- Assist in conducting Audits in all areas of the plant including ISO 14001 & 45001 Audits.
- Monitor and manage the use of general PPE in all areas of the plant.
- Prepare filing and ensure that document control is also respected and followed on a daily basis.
- Handle IOD enquiries from Department of Labour
- Issue permits where needed on the line
- Handle and manage contractor permits SSW.
- Manage and continue to improve the current HSE Training centre
- Assist in all other issues related to HSE that may not be specified in the job description
- Report all HSE & Security related inconsistencies to HSE & Security Manager on a daily basis
- Administer and manage HSE improvement ideas submitted
- Coordinate and manage clinic activities
- Coordinate and maintain FES Requirements
Your profile and competencies to succeed
Qualifications and position requirements:
Minimum Qualification requirements:
- National diploma in Industrial/ Mechanical Engineering or National diploma equivalent qualification in HSE Management / Environmental Health / Environmental Management or relevant field.
The ideal gradaute should have:
- Knowledge of HSE tools and methods: 5 why methodology, Work Instructions, audits, ISO 14001, ISO 45001.
- Proven written and oral communication skills at all levels with good coordination abilities
- Established teamwork principles with outstanding business operational ethics
- 0 - 1 years of experience in a HSE capacity.
- Age between 18-35
- Never been registerd with the Y.E.S Youth Program before.
- Able to speak, write and read english.
Leadership competences: As an employee – promote Being Faurecia, Respect of Faurecia code of ethics (Entrepreneurial mindset, autonomy and accountability, fairness and respect) Knowledge of Employee Empowerment (EE) basics
What we can do for you
- At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.
- We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development.
- We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count.
- We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world)
- We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans.
- Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy.
Why join us
FORVIA, a global automotive technology supplier, comprises the complementary technology and industrial strengths of Faurecia and HELLA.
With over 137 500 people, including more than 12,000 R&D engineers across 40+ countries, FORVIA provides a unique and comprehensive approach to the automotive challenges of today and tomorrow. Composed of 6 business groups and a strong IP portfolio of over 12,400 patents, FORVIA is focused on becoming the preferred innovation and integration partner for OEMs worldwide.
In 2025, the Group achieved a consolidated revenue of 26.2 billion euros prior to IFRS 5. FORVIA SE is listed on the Euronext Paris market under the FRVIA mnemonic code and is a component of the SBF 120 index.
FORVIA aims to be a change maker committed to foreseeing and making the mobility transformation happen. www.forvia.com