UPD Graduate Programme 2026: Health and Safety Management Opportunity at Clicks Group Montague Gardens
Are you a recent Health and Safety graduate looking to gain valuable workplace experience in the pharmaceutical and supply chain industry? United Pharmaceutical Distributors (UPD), a division of the Clicks Group, is inviting applications for its 2026 Health and Safety Management Graduate Programme. Based in Montague Gardens, Cape Town, this 12-month fixed-term programme offers unemployed diploma graduates the opportunity to develop practical skills while working in a professional healthcare distribution environment.
The W&R SETA Graduate Programme 2026/2027 is designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and the workplace by providing structured on-the-job training under the guidance of experienced Health and Safety professionals. If you are eager to launch your career in occupational health and safety, this programme offers an excellent opportunity to gain industry experience with one of South Africa’s leading pharmaceutical distributors.
Key Responsibilities
• Gain practical workplace experience within the Health and Safety department.
• Support daily administrative activities related to health and safety operations.
• Assist with maintaining health and safety records and documentation.
• Learn and apply workplace health and safety policies and procedures.
• Work closely with the Health and Safety Officer on departmental tasks.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe and compliant working environment.
• Participate in training and development activities throughout the programme.
• Develop professional workplace skills through practical exposure.
• Build knowledge of health and safety processes within the pharmaceutical distribution industry.
• Perform additional administrative duties as required by the department.
Requirements and Skills
• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Completed Diploma in Health and Safety Management, Occupational Health and Safety or Safety Management.
• Must be an unemployed diploma graduate.
• Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years old.
• Must not currently be participating in a SETA bursary or learnership programme.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally.
• Good problem-solving and time management skills.
• Professional attitude with a commitment to workplace safety.
Successful candidates will join the W&R SETA Graduate Programme for a period of 12 months at the UPD Cape Town branch in Montague Gardens. The programme is designed to equip graduates with practical industry experience that enhances future employability while providing valuable exposure to health and safety practices within the pharmaceutical supply chain sector.
If you are passionate about workplace safety and want to build a strong foundation for a career in Health and Safety Management, this graduate programme offers an excellent opportunity to gain meaningful experience with the Clicks Group. Applications are encouraged from qualifying graduates who are ready to take the next step in their professional journey.
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