Supply Chain & Administration Intern
Description
A leading industrial engineering and service organisation based in Cape Town is seeking a detail-orientated Supply Chain & Administration Intern for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This opportunity is ideally suited to a proactive graduate looking to launch a career within procurement, tender administration, and supply chain management.
Working within the Customer Service team, the successful candidate will gain valuable hands-on experience facilitating requests for quotations, managing portal tracking, and executing key administrative processes.
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00 (Standard Business Hours).
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor online procurement portals daily to identify relevant quoting and tender opportunities.
- Assist in drafting and completing Tender and Request for Quotation (RFQ) documents accurately and within set deadlines.
- Compile, verify, and cross-reference supporting documentation required for submissions.
- Maintain structured physical and digital record-keeping systems for all current and historical Tenders and RFQs.
- Follow up on submitted quotations and tenders in coordination with the Customer Service Team.
- Provide administrative support to the Customer Service department on daily client queries and workflows.
Requirements
- Tertiary qualification (Degree or National Diploma) in Public Administration, Business Administration, Purchasing/Procurement Management, or Supply Chain Management.
- Strong organisational capabilities with meticulous attention to detail.
- Sound written and verbal communication skills.
- South African citizenship.
Preferred Qualifications:
Recent graduate status with no prior full-time corporate experience (ideal context for an internship development path).
Required Software Skills:
Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook)
Benefits
- Structured 12-month workplace training and professional development within an established engineering services firm.
- Hands-on exposure to public and commercial procurement frameworks.