Health & Safety Trainee – (11 Months)

The Health & Safety Trainee will support the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the Bank’s Health and Safety framework.

The Health & Safety Trainee will support the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the Bank’s Health and Safety framework. The role provides hands-on exposure to workplace safety practices, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation within a corporate banking environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The key responsibilities are not limited to the following:

• Assist in ensuring compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Mauritius and other relevant regulatory requirements.
• Support the development, review, and implementation of health and safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
•  Participate in workplace risk assessments, hazard identification, and incident investigations.
• Maintain and update health and safety records, reports, and documentation.
• Assist in organizing health and safety training sessions, awareness campaigns, and emergency drills (e.g., fire evacuation).
• Conduct routine inspections of office premises to identify unsafe conditions or practices.
• Support the monitoring of corrective and preventive actions following incidents or audits.
• Conduct and organize various safety promotional activities such as fire drills, safety committees, blood donation, safety and health week.
• Prepare monthly health and safety report.
• Provide administrative support related to health and safety initiatives and reporting.
• Assist with other cognate duties.

PREREQUISITES:

•  Currently pursuing or recently completed a diploma/degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of workplace health and safety regulations in Mauritius is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

SKILLS:

• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Very good written and oral communication skills in English.