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Role purpose:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Procurement Intern to join our team. This opportunity is designed for graduates who are looking to gain practical experience in procurement and supply chain management while developing their professional skills in a dynamic business environment.

Key role responsibilities:

• Assist in monitoring and managing price risk by tracking market trends and supplier pricing.
• Support the procurement team in ensuring the integrity and continuity of supply to meet business requirements.
• Assist with the administration, tracking, and compliance of supplier contracts and service-level agreements (SLAs).
• Support supplier relationship management and performance monitoring.
• Coordinate and follow up on purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Assist with logistics coordination, including shipment tracking, delivery scheduling, and resolving supply chain issues.
• Maintain procurement records, contracts, and supplier documentation.
• Assist with spend analysis, cost-saving initiatives, and procurement reporting.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and governance requirements.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and suppliers to resolve procurement and logistics-related queries.

Required Qualification:

BCom Degree in:

• Risk Management
• Economics
• International Trade
• Procurement Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Logistics Management
• Operations Management
• Business Management
• Or another relevant procurement-related qualification
• South African citizen.
• Unemployed and available for the duration of the internship.
• Strong computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Must reside in Gauteng
• Must be a South African citizen or a permanent resident of South Africa.
• Demonstrated strong academic results, particularly in major subjects, during the second year of study
• At least a 60% average aggregate
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel and Word, is required.
• Must be willing to join a 12-month contract with the business
• There will be a requirement to travel to various Epol sites.

Competencies:

• Planning and organizing
• Problem-solving
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Customer focus
• Integrity and professionalism
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

​What does this Programme offer:

• On the job experience
• National exposure across the business through diverse roles and experiences.
• Leading and being part of a team of specialized experts,
• Working on purposeful initiatives that have a broader impact on the business,
• An assigned mentor to support you through the programme.

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