Position Title:  Market Safety & Security Intern

Market Safety, Security & Risk Management Internship Programme 2026

At Philip Morris International, we’re building the future of our business and looking for ambitious, curious, and driven young professionals to join our Market Safety, Security & Risk Management team.

This is not the kind of internship where you spend your year observing from the sidelines.

From day one, you’ll gain meaningful exposure to the world of security, investigations, risk management, business continuity, and asset protection within one of the world’s leading multinational FMCG organisations. You’ll work on real business initiatives, collaborate with experienced professionals, and contribute to protecting our people, assets, information, and operations in a business that moves fast, thinks differently, and constantly challenges the status quo.

If you’re passionate about investigations, risk management, supply chain security, business protection, and operational excellence, this opportunity is for you.

The Market Safety, Security & Risk Management Intern forms part of PMI South Africa’s Early Careers Programme and is designed to provide hands-on exposure across commercial security, supply chain security, investigations, risk assessments, security operations, incident management, and business protection.

Programme Details

Position: Market Safety, Security & Risk Management Intern
Duration: 12-Month Internship Programme
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Start Date: Immediate
Eligibility: Open to South African citizens only
Stipend: Monthly stipend offered
Relocation: Relocation support is not offered for this opportunity

What You’ll Gain

• Exposure to commercial and supply chain security operations within a multinational FMCG organisation
• Hands-on experience supporting security risk assessments, investigations, audits, and incident management activities
• Development of foundational skills in risk identification, threat analysis, investigations, security governance, and stakeholder engagement
• Exposure to business continuity, crisis response, emergency preparedness, and asset protection practices
• Opportunities to strengthen analytical thinking, reporting, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
• Experience collaborating across Operations, Logistics, Commercial, People & Culture, and external security providers
• Exposure to security operations including access control, CCTV monitoring, visitor management, contractor oversight, and incident management processes
• A hybrid working model (3 days in-office and 2 days work-from-home)
• Exposure to a globally recognised Top Employer organisation
• The opportunity to build your professional network and accelerate your career growth

What You’ll Be Doing

Throughout the programme, you’ll gain practical exposure across multiple areas within Safety, Security, Investigations, and Risk Management.

Security Risk Management & Operations

• Support the S&MS team in monitoring and reporting threats to personnel, assets, information, and business operations
• Assist with security risk assessments across sites, transport routes, operational activities, and company events
• Support implementation and review of security policies, procedures, and standards
• Assist with monitoring security operations including access control, visitor management, CCTV systems, alarm monitoring, key control, and incident reporting processes
• Support compliance reviews and routine security audits across business locations

Investigations & Incident Management

• Assist with investigations relating to theft, losses, procedural breaches, security incidents, misconduct matters, and fleet-related incidents
• Support evidence collection, documentation management, incident logging, and fact-finding activities
• Assist with root cause analysis, lessons learned exercises, and corrective action tracking
• Support incident response activities and help ensure accurate reporting and follow-up actions

Supply Chain & Commercial Security

• Support security initiatives across warehouses, distribution activities, transport routes, commercial operations, and third-party locations
• Assist with monitoring third-party security provider performance and compliance with agreed standards
• Support site assessments and security reviews aimed at reducing operational risk
• Assist with tracking security improvement initiatives and mitigation plans

Event Security & Business Protection

• Support planning and coordination of security arrangements for company events, meetings, and business activities
• Assist with event-related risk assessments and contingency planning
• Support coordination of security resources and escalation processes where required
• Contribute to initiatives that promote employee safety and business resilience

Reporting, Governance & Continuous Improvement

• Support preparation of security reports, KPI tracking, trend analysis, and management updates
• Assist with maintaining incident records and mandatory reporting systems
• Support security awareness campaigns, employee training, and communication initiatives
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects, standardisation initiatives, and implementation of new security controls

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for individuals who:

• Bring curiosity, initiative, and a growth mindset
• Have a strong interest in security, investigations, risk management, compliance, business continuity, or operational excellence
• Are adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate high levels of integrity, professionalism, and accountability
• Enjoy analysing information, identifying risks, and solving problems
• Want to learn quickly and make a meaningful impact
• Work well with people and communicate confidently
• Demonstrate sound judgement and strong attention to detail

Minimum Requirements

• Completed National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Security Management, Risk Management, Criminology, Forensic Investigation, Law, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Public Administration, or a related field

• Maximum of 2 years working experience
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Must be available to start immediately
• Ability to commit to a full-time 12-month internship programme

Advantageous

• Honours or Master’s Degree
• Previous exposure to security, compliance, investigations, auditing, risk management, logistics, or operational environments
• Exposure to reporting, analytics, incident management, or governance-related projects
• Participation in student leadership, community safety initiatives, or risk-related projects

Skills & Behavioural Capabilities

• Strong learning agility and curiosity
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information responsibly
• Strong organisational and planning capability
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple stakeholders
• Proactive approach to learning and continuous improvement
• Strong sense of accountability and professional integrity

Why Join PMI?

At Philip Morris International, you’ll join a business undergoing one of the most exciting transformations in the industry. Your ideas will matter, your development will be taken seriously, and your career journey will begin with meaningful exposure from day one.

This is an opportunity to learn fast, grow professionally, and build your future in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and forward thinking.

If you’re ready to challenge yourself and kick-start your career in an environment that never stands still, we’d love to hear from you.

PMI welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, religion or belief, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

We encourage applications from South African citizens who are members of designated groups. Employment Equity principles and applicable legislation will be considered throughout the recruitment and selection process as part of our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and the exchange of ideas.

Applications close on 15 June 2026.