Wesgro: Internship Programme 2023

Role Purpose: Promote, support and administer the initiatives to drive tourism, trade and investment promotion for economic development in Cape Town and the Western Cape.

Reference Number: Internship/23

What you will gain:

• Working experience in a dynamic, professional, and challenging environment
• Opportunity to network and build relationships with internal and external clients and stakeholders
• Learn to work well in a team and independently, 
• Gain knowledge of the broader Western Cape and Cape Town tourism, trade and investment sectors 
• Gain experience in working with both the private and public sectors and contribute towards the economic growth and job creative creating employment

Requirements:

• Must have a Degree in:

1. Tourism,
2. Marketing, 
3. Public Relations,
4. Economics,
5. Education,
6. Business Management,
7. Information Systems,
8. Information Technology
9. or any of the related fields

• Preference will be given to applicants in possession of an Honours or Masters qualification

Skills and Competencies:

• Applicants must demonstrate sound knowledge of business management, public relations and or administration skills.
• Effective problem solving skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication and presentation skills
• Motivation and negotiation skills
• Analytical ability
• Work well within a team and independently
• Ability to perform accurately and consistently under pressure
• Interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook or similar programmes
• Show strong Service and Client orientation
• Good time management skills
• Results orientated person
• Integrity and honesty
•  Applicants will be expected to take initiative and be innovative/creative in assisting within the unit.