Workplace Experience Student: Risk
Company: Tiger Brands
Location: Pretoria
Job Type: Full-Time Workplace Experience Programme
Closing Date: 18 June 2026
Job Reference: JR002220
Programme Overview
Tiger Brands is offering a Workplace Experience Student opportunity within its Risk and Safety Department. This programme is designed to provide practical workplace experience to students interested in risk management, occupational health and safety, and compliance. The successful candidate will work closely with the Risk and Safety team while developing valuable industry knowledge and professional skills.
Key Responsibilities
Risk Management Support
- Assist in identifying workplace hazards and risks.
- Participate in risk assessments and safety evaluations.
- Support the maintenance of hazard and risk registers.
- Assist in monitoring corrective and preventative actions.
Workplace Safety
- Participate in workplace safety inspections.
- Help identify unsafe conditions and practices.
- Support the implementation of workplace safety initiatives.
- Promote a culture of health and safety throughout the organisation.
Incident Investigation
- Assist with incident and near-miss investigations.
- Gather information and compile reports.
- Monitor follow-up actions and recommendations.
- Support efforts to reduce workplace accidents and incidents.
Compliance and Documentation
- Maintain accurate safety records and documentation.
- Assist with compliance to Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
- Support safety audits and compliance assessments.
- Ensure safety policies and procedures are correctly implemented.
Awareness and Training
- Participate in safety meetings and toolbox talks.
- Assist with safety awareness campaigns.
- Support employee education on workplace safety practices.
- Promote health and safety best practices throughout the workplace.
Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
- Good communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work effectively within a team.
- Strong organisational skills.
- Basic report-writing skills.
- Commitment to workplace safety and compliance.
- Willingness to learn and develop professionally.
Learning Opportunities
Participants will gain exposure to:
- Risk Management Processes
- Occupational Health and Safety Systems
- Workplace Hazard Identification
- Incident Investigation Procedures
- Safety Auditing and Inspections
- Compliance Monitoring
- Safety Reporting and Documentation
- Corporate Risk and Governance Practices
Ideal Candidate
This opportunity is suitable for students seeking workplace experience in:
- Risk Management
- Safety Management
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Environmental Health
- Industrial Safety
- Compliance and Governance
Employment Equity
In line with Tiger Brands’ Employment Equity Plan and transformation objectives, preference may be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups.
Why Apply?
- Gain practical industry experience with a leading FMCG company.
- Develop workplace safety and risk management skills.
- Build professional experience in a corporate environment.
- Work alongside experienced risk and safety professionals.
- Enhance future career opportunities in risk, compliance, and safety management.
Application Deadline: 18 June 2026
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Company: Tiger Brands
Department: Risk and Safety Department