Graduate in Training - Business Enablement and Strategy

About this role

Eskom, South Africa’s state-owned electricity utility, is taking on six interns in its Business Enablement and Strategy department. The posts sit in the Office of the Group Executive and are based in Sunninghill. The programme is built to grow your skills on the job.

What you’ll do

• Support the work of the Business Enablement and Strategy team in the Office of the Group Executive.
• Learn how Eskom’s strategy work gets done, with help from experienced colleagues.
• Take part in formal training and hands-on, on-the-job learning.
• Communicate clearly, both in writing and when presenting or facilitating.
• Follow Eskom’s policies and procedures in your daily work.
• Get tasks done accurately and manage part of your work on your own, with little supervision.

What you need

• South African citizenship.
• For Graduate in Training posts: a fully completed B Degree at NQF 7 (360 credits) in Digital Marketing, Graphic Design, Business Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, IT, Public Relations or Journalism.
• For the Learner Intern post: a fully completed programme in Advanced Marketing Management, or a BTech degree in Public Relations Management at NQF 7 (360 credits).
• No work experience is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Accuracy and the ability to work independently.
• Advantageous: leadership, coaching or mentoring experience, and a customer-focused approach.
• Good knowledge of Eskom’s policies and procedures is listed as a requirement in the advert.

Is this job for you?

This internship suits recent graduates with a relevant NQF 7 qualification who want to start a career in business strategy or corporate communication. You should be a team player who takes responsibility, behaves with integrity, and is willing to learn from people around you.

Tips before you apply

• Have your certified degree or programme certificate and academic transcript ready, and make sure the qualification shows its NQF level and credits.
• Keep a copy of your South African ID and proof of citizenship available for checking.
• On your CV, give examples of group projects, presentations or writing work that show your communication and teamwork skills.