Dis-Chem: Environmental Sustainability Internships 2025 / 2026

Join our Environmental Sustainability Graduate Programme take the 1st step towards a meaningful career in with Dis-Chem. As an Environmental Sustainability Graduate, you will Support and assist the development and implementation of the environmental sustainability initiatives aligned to the ESG strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Support and assist the development and implementation of the Environmental sustainability initiatives
• Gather, consolidate and analysis of the environmental sustainability data
• Support the delivery of technical activities and projects, including researching and providing technical advice and recommendations
• Support monitoring and measurement of the environmental sustainability performance indicators and reporting
• Conduct visits at stores and warehouse to gather data (i.e. energy use, waste management, use on natural resources)
• Support climate change mitigation and resilience initiatives guided by the ESG strategy
• Facilitate ESG training and awareness programme 
• Participate in incident investigations by gathering evidence, assisting with root cause analysis, and preparing reports
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent Senior Certificate
• Diploma or Degree in Environmental Science / Social Science
• 0 - 1 year of experience

Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge of ESG (Environmental Social Governance)
• Finds solutions to potential issues as well as knowing when to escalate the problem and what level to escalate it to
• Excellent communication skills and conveys ideas and facts in writing using language the reader will best understand.
• Build positive relationships across departments. diplomacy, empathy, and firmness
• High attention to detail in documentation, research and follow-ups
• Takes initiative and manages time effectively while working under limited supervision.
• Adaptable, resilient, and able to prioritise tasks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Occasional travelling
• South African citizen
• MIE – Clear Criminal and Credit Record
• Driver’s license and own reliable transport