Procurement & Supply Chain Intern supporting daily procurement activities and optimizing supply chain processes. Ideal for detail-oriented graduates seeking to gain hands-on experience.
Responsibilities
An opportunity for a newly qualified graduate to support:
We are recruiting a newly graduated Procurement & Supply Chain Intern to join our team and gain hands-on experience in procurement, supplier management, and logistics. The intern will support daily procurement activities, assist in optimizing supply chain processes, and contribute to cost-saving initiatives. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual with a strong interest in procurement and supply chain management.
**Please note that the successful candidate will need to be registered and complete a company-selected and SETA-approved learnership.**
Requirements
**QUALIFICATIONS**
Education: Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree/diploma in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field.
Knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., Business Central, SAP, Oracle) is a plus but not required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
**SKILLS and COMPETENCIES**
Strong behavioural connection with values of service, relationships and teamwork
High energy level / self motivated /planning and organising
Team player / collaborative / initiative / innovative / persuasive
Highly developed communication skills (written / verbal / non-verbal)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong financial numeracy and analytical skills
**B**asic understanding of B-BBBE Regulations
Ability to challenge views & make rational arguments
Ability to work on own initiative
Ability to challenge views & make rational arguments
Ability to work under pressure and in a deadline driven environment
Attention to detail
Benefits
**Employment Equity****
Rentokil Initial believes in diversity and thus offers all employees opportunities and avoids discrimination in compliance with the Employment Equity Act. Our selection process will therefore give preference to suitably qualified Employment Equity candidates in order to to achieve our Employment Equity numerical targets.
*Do you love to provide a valued professional service throughout your community? Do you feel like you could do the job well? Apply for the role today!*
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