INTERNSHIP DETAILS

YES Programme

CompanySGS
LocationBarberton
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 4, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Responsibilities include cleaning the site or workshop after tasks, ensuring it is free of consumables, and performing all field and laboratory work such as sampling, calculations, and accurate test method execution. The role also requires adherence to quality and safety standards and reporting any deviations to supervisors.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
76612
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of over 100,000 dedicated professionals. With more than 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and a portfolio of trusted specialized brands, including Applied Technical Services, Brightsight, Bluesign and Nutrasource. SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH1256740924, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN SW).
About the Role

Company Description

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Job Description

We are looking for candidates based in Barberton and Randfontein

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for cleaning up the site / workshop after task is completed or at the end of the day which comes first, where the job was carried out and make sure it's free off all consumables used to perform the job (masking tapes, tins, etc)
  • To adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system
  • To orally report any deviations, irregulateries and non-conformance's
  • Responsible to perform any other reasonable task assigned by the authorized site supervisor/laboratory manager and regional manager.
  • Perform all field and laboratory work including sampling, calculations and performing test methods accurately.
  • Ensure discipline within his/her assigned department.

 

Qualifications

Education

  • Minimum Grade 12 (Mathematics and Science)
  • Proficiency in English.

Additional Information

 

Be a South African citizen (be able to produce a valid South African ID document)

-Be between the ages of 18-33

-Must be currently unemployed and have not yet been on a YES Program before

-Must have no criminal record

-Must be willing to relocate to Barberton and Randfontein

  • Exceptional Computer Literacy (use of MS Office suite – Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • An affinity for data analysis
  • Strong research skills
  • High attention to detail, accuracy, and efficiency in completing tasks.
  • Exceptional organizational skills
  • Self-motivated and high level of initiative

 

NB: If you do not receive any response in 2 weeks consider your application unsuccessful.

Key Skills
SamplingCalculationsTest MethodsSafety RequirementsQuality RequirementsData AnalysisResearch SkillsAttention To DetailOrganizational SkillsComputer LiteracyMS Office Suite
Categories
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