Trade and Investment KZN: Internship Programme 2024 / 2025

The following Internship Opportunities are open for applications:

Internship - Strategy and Operations

Ref No: INT/03/2024

Duration: 24 months

Requirements: National Diploma or Degree in Business Management / Business Administration / Economics / Public Management or a related field is essential.

Duties: Render administrative functions for the Strategy and Operations unit. Minute taking for strategic meetings. Administrative liaison between the unit and internal as well as external auditors ensuring all required documentation is delivered timeously. Ensure portfolio of evidence (POE) for the unit’s APP is collected on time, ready for the verification process. Work with the Performance and Monitoring Officer on the verification of the POE.

Competencies: Data Analytics - Ability to analyze data sets and draw insights to support decision making

Internship - Graphic Design

Ref No: INT/04/2024

Duration: 24 months

Requirements: National Diploma or Degree in Graphic Design or a related field. Strong computer literacy, with advanced skills in the latest graphic design software (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign)

Duties: Advertising and Marketing Design. Typographic and Publication Design. Videographic Design and Editing. Illustration and Animation Design. Social Media Content Creation. Brand Consistency and Visual Identity. Content Adaptation for Digital Platforms. Image Editing and Enhancement. Collaborative Brainstorming and Concept Development. Trend Research and Design Innovation

Competencies: Understanding of the digital Marketing landscape. In-depth knowledge of various social platforms. Understanding of marketing and digital marketing platforms

Skills and Competencies:

• Problem-Solving: Capacity to identify issues, develop solutions, and implement changes effectively.
• Strategic Planning: Understanding how to contribute to strategic planning processes and framework development
• Organizational Skills: Ability to organize tasks, manage time effectively, and prioritize responsibilities.
• Interpersonal skills: Ability to work well with others in a team-oriented environment.
• Communication skill (verbal and written): Competence in creating reports, summaries, and presentations that communicate complex information effectively.