Metropolitan Trading Company (MTC): Internship Programme 2023

Metropolitan Trading Company invites applications for Internship opportunities in the below mentioned fields. The purpose of the internship program is to offer graduates with no relevant work experience the opportunity to obtain practical workplace exposure and experience.

 The Internship Programme will run for a period not exceeding 18 months.

The following Internship Opportunities are open for applications:

Supply Chain Management Interns

Reference No: MTCINT01/2023

Requirements: Bcom Degree in: Supply Chain Management or Operations Management

Duties: Assist the contract manager in ensuring that the contract register is complete in detailing all contracts including start and end dates. Assist the SCM officer to ensure the procurement of goods and services in line with the SCM policies and all applicable legislation.  Assist in the preparation of requisitions and purchase order and ensure it matches the business specifications and the budget has been confirmed. Assist in monitoring the performance of suppliers through regular interactions with project managers. Assist contract management and supply chain management in performing day-to-day administrative duties. Assist in ensuring that goods and services are rendered on time.

Finance Management Interns

Reference No: MTCINT02/2023

Requirements: 

• BCom graduate or qualification, with Accounting or Finance as a major
• Expertise in numbers and good math skills are very important
• The interns must have knowledge of the basic principles and practices of accounting and financial analysis
• Should be capable of preparing files and maintaining records and documentation

Duties: Assist in the filing of invoices and tax payments, as well as reviewing and processing reimbursements. Reconciliation and Financial Reporting. Keeping abreast of regulatory requirements and best practices in financial administration. Ensuring all invoices are completely processed for the month, raising provisions where necessary. Reconciliation of all receipts, payments, and other financial transactions. Prepare administrative spreadsheets on excel (Microsoft office). Assist in accessing invoices on the MTC online invoice portal to enable compliance checks. Assist in inspecting invoices for compliance in accordance with MTC and SARS requirements.

Company Secretary Interns

Reference No: MTCINT03/2023

Requirements: 

• Degree/ Diploma in: Public Administration, Corporate Governance or LLB
• Ability to write accurate minutes which are a true reflection of meeting proceedings.

Duties: Assisting in ensuring a high standard of corporate governance. Conducting board and committee meetings, post and pre-meeting documentation. Ensuring necessary filing. Monitoring compliances. Record-keeping. Provide relevant corporate secretarial support under various jurisdictions. Assisting in drafting minutes and drafting resolutions. Assisting in organizing and preparing agendas and papers for board meetings, committees, and shareholder meetings. Compile Legal and Company Secretarial reports

Perfomamnce Management Interns

Reference No: MTCINT04/2023

Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in: Public Administration / Business Administration

Duties: Assisting the Performance Specialist with the monthly collation of organizational performance information. Assisting the Performance Specialist with the performance report. Quarterly compilation of organizational evidence file. Assisting the Performance Specialist with PMS policy review. Assisting the PMS Specialist with training material compilation. Monthly follow-up with departments on PMS data/stats and producing a report thereof  Electronic filing of PMS information/ database. Attending to PMS matters arising from the Board, committees, and the Shareholder. Performs other related duties as required or as assigned

Network Support Interns

Reference No: MTCINT05/2023

Requirements: BCom Degree in IT or Operations Management

Duties: Participate in troubleshooting network Issues. Use internal tools to monitor, and repair network events. Basic knowledge of routing and switching technologies. Some understanding of fiber-optic technology including cable types, connector types, connector types, optic types, and optical transport technologies. Detail-oriented analytical, organization, and time management skills. Intend to return to a degree- program after the completion of the internship/co-op.  Familiar with routing protocols such as IPv6, STP, VI-AN, VRRP, LLDP, BGP, ISIS, osp, and MPLS.

Business Development Interns

Reference No: MTCINT06/2023

Requirements: Degree or Diploma in: Business Administration, Marketing Management, or IT field of study.

Duties: Conduct research by using a variety of methodologies. Analyse, interpret, and share (written) market, product, and industry-related research showing how it impacts the business and value proposition clients.Build client insights and profiles from the CRM client record, public information, research networks, and our client interactions. Produce insightful quantitative and qualitative client, prospective client, and competitor analyses that add value to retention and growth activities. Provide support to the business Development team in any way that maintains and enhances the client experience.  Present client and solution-related information to the Business Development team and other areas within the company. Produce written research and articles covering the industry, market, and client topics as required.

Marketing and Branding Interns

Reference No: MTCINT07/2023

Requirements: National Diploma/B Degree in: Communication, Marketing, Public Relations, or equivalent.

Duties: Facilitating and coordinating all M TC marketing and communication aspects o Facilitation and coordination of stakeholder engagements  Feedback and reporting. Focusing on the company's new brands and the rollout thereof.  Assist in the development of marketing materials. Provide support to the team on daily administration tasks. Manage and monitor social media platforms.

Skills and Competencies:

• Communication skills (Both written and verbal)  
• Confidentiality and trustworthy
• Team player and reliability
• Numerical skills
• Planning and organizing
• Result driven and self-motivated
• Highest level of Integrity and good judgment.
• Excellent computer skills.