University of the Free State: Finance / Supply Chain Management Internship

Salary: R9 100.50 per month.

Duration: 1 year contract

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the purchasing division and vendor registration division with new purchase orders and new vendor registrations.
• Assist with creating Purchase orders on PeopleSoft Financials.
• Follow up on open purchase orders.
• Close purchase orders.
• Process transactions on PeopleSoft Financials.
• Assist with general procurement enquiries in the offices.

Requirements:

• B.Com Accounting or B. Accounting on NQF Level 7.
• Not studying full time.
• Must be a South African Citizen or permanent resident.
• Must have not participated in an internship before.

The following criteria apply to the selection of candidates:

• The applicant should not currently be participating in an existing learnership/internship programme.
• The applicant should not have any previous formal work experience.
• The applicant must be willing to sign a learnership/internship agreement with UFS.
• The applicant must be available for the period of 1 year to participate in the learnership/internship.

Skills and Competencies:

• The ability to stick with tasks, not give up, and overcome obstacles in completing one’s task.
• The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.
• The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
• The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner.
• The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
• The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.
• The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.
• The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.
• The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.