Volunteering Programme
Building Experience, Building Safer Workplaces – Together
For Aspiring OSH Professionals
Gain valuable hands-on experience while contributing to workplace safety initiatives
Students
- Field Experience: Apply classroom knowledge in real workplaces
- Mentorship: Learn from experienced OSH professionals
- Networking: Connect with potential employers
- CPD Points: Earn points toward certification
Affiliate Members
- Career Transition: Gain OSH experience from other fields
- Skill Development: Learn practical safety implementation
- Portfolio Building: Add real projects to your experience
- Certification Pathway: Meet experience requirements for higher grades
Junior Safety Officers
- Diverse Experience: Work across different industries
- Specialization: Focus on specific safety areas
- Leadership Skills: Supervise student volunteers
- Career Advancement: Qualify for higher certification levels
For Companies & Organizations
Host volunteers and contribute to developing the next generation of OSH professionals
Benefits for Host Companies
- Fresh Perspectives: New ideas from enthusiastic learners
- Talent Pipeline: Identify and recruit future employees
- CSR Impact: Demonstrate commitment to industry development
- Cost-Effective: Additional support for safety projects
- Knowledge Transfer: Senior staff develop mentoring skills
Suggested Volunteer Projects
- Risk assessment documentation
- Safety inspection support
- Incident investigation assistance
- Safety training material development
- Emergency drill coordination
Host Company Requirements
- Designated supervisor/mentor
- Safe working environment
- Meaningful project assignments
- Regular feedback sessions
- Minimum 3-month commitment
Success Stories
From Volunteer to Employee
“My 6-month volunteer placement at a manufacturing company through SASHPA led to a full-time Safety Officer position. The hands-on experience was invaluable!”
— Thandiwe M., COHSO
Host Company Testimonial
“Hosting SASHPA volunteers has brought fresh energy to our safety department. We’ve hired two of our volunteers and their contributions have improved our safety culture significantly.”
— Mining Company, Mpumalanga
Ready to Start Your Volunteering Journey?
Whether you’re seeking experience or looking to mentor the next generation, SASHPA connects talent with opportunity