Blessing Khumalo

Blessing Khumalo is the heartbeat behind Careers South Africa, a passionate Joburg-born career catalyst with a BCom in Human Resource Management and a Postgraduate Diploma in Youth Development. As a former Talent Acquisition Specialist at a top Gauteng tech firm, Blessing scouted diamonds in the rough—launching hundreds of young South Africans into dream roles amid economic headwinds. Now channeling that magic into Careers South Africa blog, he handpicks verified youth opportunities, from learnerships to internships, ensuring township hustlers and campus grads alike grab their shot at success. When not curating game-changing listings or dishing CV hacks, Blessing will be brewing chamomile tea, mentoring Soweto startups, or hiking Magaliesberg. "Your first job shouldn't be a lottery—connect with Blessing!"

Heineken Beverages Intern Packaging Engineering Opportunity

March 19, 2026 by Blessing Khumalo

Heineken Beverages offers exciting opportunities to suitable candidates for potential placement in our Production Plant. This position will be based at Wadeville Supply Chain. The successful candidate will report to the Packaging Engineer.

Purpose of the Position: Heineken Beverages Intern Packaging Engineering

The intention is to give practical work experience to students who are currently studying and have a prerequisite to have practical work experience before qualification.

Successful Interns will be expected to enter into a 12-month limited duration contract.

Key Learning Areas include (but are not limited to):

Work study & Ergonomics
Materials Handling
Quality Control
Production Processes

To qualify for selection and participation in this program, candidates must satisfy the following criteria:

Excellent academic record – degree/diploma
Computer literacy – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Sound communication and presentation skills
Effective time management
Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure
Ability to work in a team
A driver’s License would be beneficial
South African citizen

Prospective interns must submit the following:

Excellent academic record and in the final year of obtaining tertiary qualification – Engineering diploma
Covering letter/ Motivational letter
A curriculum vitae
Certified academic record
Certified copy of Grade 12
A letter from the tertiary institution
A format for evaluation, required by the tertiary institution (log book)

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Standard Bank is Looking for a Personal Assistant

March 17, 2026 by Blessing Khumalo

Job Description

To provide end-to-end secretarial support to an Executive(s) by acting as the first point of contact to ensure all administrative requirements are handled within the required timeframes and standards.

Qualifications for a Standard Bank Personal Assistant

Type of Qualification: Diploma
Field of Study: Office Administration

Experience Required
Secretarial Services
Business Support
5-7 years
Experience in all aspects of supporting a senior person in the management of their office or administrative requirements.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

Adopting Practical Approaches
Articulating Information
Challenging Ideas
Establishing Rapport
Following Procedures
Impressing People
Interacting with People
Interpreting Data
Managing Tasks
Showing Composure
Taking Action
Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

Diary Management
Email Monitoring
Meeting Logistics
Procurement Process
Travel Arrangements
Written Communication

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Transnet is Hiring x2 Occupational Hygiene Assistants For Permanent Positions

March 17, 2026 by Blessing Khumalo

The closing date is on 23/03/2026. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.

Position Purpose – Transnet Occupational Hygiene Assistant

• To assess qualitatively and quantitatively workers’ exposure to health risks and find solutions that will eliminate or reduce exposure to acceptable levels in co-operation with partners under the supervision of an occupational hygiene technologist/hygienist.
• To play an integrated role in the success of Occupational Hygiene, providing efficient Occupational Hygiene and quality administrative support to ensure that there is seamless workflow and delivery against tasks delegated.
• To provide occupational hygiene technical support to Transnet Operating Divisions (ODs).
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and management of policies, procedures, standards, guidelines and programmes whilst maintaining their effectiveness and ensuring the provision of high-quality occupational hygiene solutions.

Occupational Hygiene Assistant Position Outputs

• Plan and execute the occupational hygiene programme in the allocated area of responsibility.
• Conduct Occupational Hygiene surveys including workplace investigations and reporting on all Occupational Hygiene related activities under the supervision of an Occupational Hygiene Technologist/Hygienist
• Assist in conducting occupational health risk assessments in the workplace.
• Compiling reports, memoranda, presentation documents, agendas, meeting minutes, and other office management activities.
• Prepare reports on the results and findings and analyse and interpret data to draw meaningful conclusions under the supervision of an Occupational Hygiene Technologist/Hygienist.
• Provide sound professional advice and judgment on Occupational Hygiene related issues to clients to implement recommendations, corrective and preventive actions to line management.
• Collecting samples during investigations/surveys, including setting up equipment and observing employees being monitored.
• Preparing samples before and after sampling, and for shipment to an external laboratory for analysis.
• Delivering and collecting samples and equipment at the service providers premises.
• Conducting inspection on occupational hygiene equipment, samples and laboratory accessories.
• Maintenance of occupational hygiene laboratory, equipment and sample media/consumables, stored and readily available for conducting the surveys.
• Administrative duties in managing the Quality Management System (according to ISO 17020).
• Compliance with professional bodies and alignment with best practices.
• Assisting in procurement related activities regarding the budgeting process, developing scope of work, loading and follow-up of notifications/requests for quotations/information/purchase requisitions or orders/ acceptance of quotations/payments of invoices.
• Maintaining inventory of consumables and stationery to determine available stock; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders and verifying receipt of supplies
• Co-ordinating Occupational Hygiene surveys bookings.
• Updating and maintaining the Occupational Hygiene programme.
• Assist with the preparation for Occupational Hygiene surveys.
• Assist in monitoring the implementation and compliance across the Operating Divisions (ODs) with the relevant policies/frameworks, processes and procedures.
• Upload documents on TIMS.

Qualifications and Experience

• National Diploma in Occupational Hygiene/ Environmental Health/ Ergonomics/ Human Physiology/ Occupational Health is required.
• Legal knowledge certificate in Occupational Hygiene is required.
• Have at least 2 years relevant experience in Occupational Hygiene.
• Registered as an Occupational Hygiene Assistant with the Southern African Institute for Occupational Hygiene.
• Additional qualifications and experience in occupational hygiene/ ergonomics/HF training/ improvement projects will be advantageous.

Competencies

• Sound knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations. • Railway Safety Standards • Occupational Hygiene standards • Health and Safety Regulatory Insight • Project Management • Must be conversant with SANAS documents and requirements for the accreditation of occupational hygiene inspection bodies. • Knowledge and experience in the development of Occupational Hygiene Procedures, Processes, and Standards.

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PG Glass Work Integrated Learning Opportunities

March 17, 2026 by Blessing Khumalo

PG Glass is the leading supplier of auto glass and building glass replacement services in Southern Africa. Over 110 Fitment Centres are available to replace or repair auto glass, PG Glass Medic® chip repair, windscreen wipers, TempSecure windows and replace glass in homes and buildings. A 24 hour contact centre is available to serve customers and process insurance claims. PG Glass fit only genuine Shatterprufe®, Safevue®, OE glass, Armourplate®, LLumar® and PG SmartGlass® products

Main Job Purpose

PG Glass, part of the PG Group, is currently building a talent pool aimed at offering future employment opportunities through various learning programmes. These include limited to YES Programme, Learnerships, Graduate Programmes, etc.

Main Objective

Contact Centre Trainee: We are looking for a friendly, articulate, and customer-focused Contact Centre Agents to join our team. In this role, you will be the first point of contact for customers, handling inbound calls, emails, and other communication channels. Your goal is to provide excellent service, resolve queries efficiently, and ensure a positive customer experience.
Autoglass Trainee: We are looking for a skilled and customer-focused Autoglass Technician to join our team. The successful candidate(s) will be responsible for installing, repairing, and replacing automotive glass on a variety of vehicles. This role requires technical expertise, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality service.
Customer Service Consultants: We looking for delegates to manage the front desk of a Fitment Centre by providing professional operational support and general business consultation to all customers and staff, whilst ensuring compliance to corporate identity, operating standards and business processes and procedures. To ensure that all internal sales are processed and administered to standard business practices and taking a guiding and leadership role in the absence of a Fitment Centre Manager.
Human Resources & Finance Trainee: Support HR & Finance with administrative and operational tasks.

Critical Job Requirements

Qualification(s)

Matric.

HET qualifications

Degree/Diploma Business Management.
Degree/Diploma Operations Management.
Degree/Diploma Retail Management.
Degree/Diploma Marketing Management.

Nated qualifications

Management Assistant N6.
Business Management N6.
Office Management N6.
Supply Chain Management N6.
Engineering Studies (Fitting & Turning) N6.
Human Resources Management N6.
Financial Management N6.
Call Centre related qualifications.

Skills

Excellent Interpersonal skills.
Excellent telephonic skills.
Business Expertise.
Providing an efficient service to customers.
Exceptional computer literacy.
High attention to detail.
Exceptional organizational skills.
Accuracy and efficiency in completing tasks.

Additional Information

Must be a South African citizen.
Age between 18–29 years (must already be 18).
Never registered on a YES4Youth programme before.
Currently unemployed.
No criminal record.
High attention to detail, accuracy, and efficiency.
Self-motivated with a high level of initiative.
A driver’s license is advantageous (but not mandatory).

PG Group, and its subsidiaries, are committed to the principles of employment equity and as such are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants who apply for any vacancies will be considered with due consideration based on of fairness and equity. Factors such as race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability are not consider exclusively and are not determinative of any appointments made by PG Group or its subsidiaries.

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