A quick note first: I couldn’t find a posting labelled “2027.” The live SHEQ opening is listed as the 2026 programme. Companies often keep intakes running into the following year, so apply now and confirm the start date with FUCHS. Everything below comes from current listings.
What is FUCHS?
FUCHS is the world’s largest independent supplier of lubrication solutions. Its South African arm, FUCHS Lubricants South Africa, runs a manufacturing site in Isando, Johannesburg.
What the SHEQ Internship Is
SHEQ stands for Safety, Health, Environment and Quality. FUCHS is offering a 12-month SHEQ internship for graduates who want practical workplace experience in these areas within manufacturing, with continuous coaching, mentoring and on-the-job training. The placement is at the FUCHS facility in Isando, Johannesburg.
What You’ll Do Day to Day
Expect hands-on work rather than coffee runs. Listings describe tasks such as:
- Taking part in risk assessments and hazard identification
- Assisting with audits and inspections
- Supporting environmental and waste management initiatives, SHEQ training, and behavioural safety awareness
- Helping with incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Working with SHEQ data analysis, reporting and performance monitoring
- Document control, legal compliance and audit support
Who Can Apply
You need a diploma or degree in Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Management, Quality Management, or a closely related field.
The older 2024/25 intake also asked for:
- Computer literacy, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- A basic understanding of ISO 9001, IATF 16949 and Core Tools
- Good communication and problem-solving skills
Those aren’t confirmed for the current round, but they’re a smart checklist to prepare against. Earlier postings also targeted unemployed South African graduates, so have your ID and proof of qualification ready.
What You Get
- A 12-month structured placement in an international group
- Coaching and mentoring from experienced staff
- Exposure to SHEQ management systems
- Real manufacturing experience, which employers value for safety officer, environmental, quality and compliance roles
Direct Link to Apply
Official FUCHS student and intern jobs page:
👉 https://jobs.fuchs.com/go/Students-(en_GB)/3986201/
This is FUCHS’s own portal. Applications must be submitted online through the official FUCHS careers portal, with all requested information and supporting documents. Search the page for the SHEQ Intern vacancy. If it isn’t showing, the intake may have closed or not yet reopened, so check back or email the recruitment team.
Other intern roles at FUCHS Isando: The portal also lists Procurement, Engineering, Production Planning and Systems intern positions. If SHEQ isn’t a fit, one of these might be. Some partner listings give [email protected] as the recruitment contact, but I couldn’t confirm that on FUCHS’s own site, so double-check before relying on it.
Closing Date
No closing date is specified in the listings I found. Apply as early as you can.
How to Apply Step by Step
- Open the link above and find the SHEQ Intern vacancy.
- Create a profile on the portal.
- Upload a tailored CV, ID copy, academic transcript and certificates.
- Add a short cover letter if the portal allows one.
- Submit, then save the confirmation email.
Tips to Stand Out
- Mirror the keywords. Listings highlight SHEQ, risk assessment, hazard identification, ISO standards, incident investigation, environmental compliance, quality control, data analysis and Excel. If you’ve done any of these in coursework or vacation work, say so plainly. seta-sa
- Show numbers. “Audited 12 workstations and logged 30 hazards” beats “good with safety.”
- Include any practical experience. Vacation placements and projects all count.
- Brush up on ISO 9001 basics and know what a root cause analysis is.
- Keep your CV to two pages with clear headings and no photos unless asked.
- Proofread. A SHEQ intern is expected to be detail-focused.
Scam Warning
FUCHS will never ask you to pay for an internship application. Only apply through jobs.fuchs.com, and be wary of any site or social media post that charges a fee or asks for banking details.
Final Thoughts
A 12-month SHEQ placement at a global manufacturer is a strong first step into safety, environmental or quality careers. Check the official portal today, prepare your documents, and apply before the intake fills.
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