Description
The industry organization, Fresh Produce Exporters Forum, runs a number of initiatives to bring about transformation in the fresh fruit export industry. The FPEF Graduate Placement Program places high caliber graduates in junior commercial, logistics and technical (post-harvest quality management) roles at various South African fruit export companies for one year, potentially leading to long term career opportunities. The aim of this programme is to integrate a growing group of talented black individuals into the commercial and operational heart of the industry.
This is your opportunity to enter the dynamic, fast-growing, and competitive world of post-harvest fruit handling, international fruit trade and marketing.
Intern responsibilities:
- Plan and coordinate relevant administrative, logistical and operational matters.
- Plan, lead and coordinate managerial functions as defined by the company.
- Process and organise information.
- Ensure effective communication and administration in a complex supply chain.
- The variety of responsibilities will develop together with the intern’s skills levels.
Application requirements:
- BSc degree or BCom degree in: Marketing / Logistics / Agricultural Economics / Agriculture.
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
- Proficiency in Afrikaans will be advantageous.
- High degree of computer literacy.
- Collect, organise and critically analyse information.
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
- Self-confident and strong negotiation skills.
- Collaborative teamwork and leadership skills.
- Ambitious, self-motivated and results-driven.
- Problem solver able to perform well under pressure.
- Integrity, sound ethics and high standards for self and others.
- Applicants must be under the age of 30.
Remuneration:
The respective organisations undertake to provide mentorship and market-related remuneration as applicable to interns.
To apply - Apply on-line
Inquiries: Majella van der Arend: majella@agrijob.co.za