Job Description

The industry organization, Fresh Produce Exporters Forum, runs a number of initiatives to bring about transformation in the fresh fruit export industry. The FPEF Graduate Placement Program places high caliber graduates in junior commercial, logistics and technical (post-harvest quality management) roles at various South African fruit export companies for one year, potentially leading to long term career opportunities. The aim of this programme is to integrate a growing group of talented black individuals into the commercial and operational heart of the industry.
This is your opportunity to enter the dynamic, fast-growing, and competitive world of post-harvest fruit handling, international fruit trade and marketing.
Intern responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate relevant administrative, logistical and operational matters.
• Plan, lead and coordinate managerial functions as defined by the company.
• Process and organise information.
• Ensure effective communication and administration in a complex supply chain.
• The variety of responsibilities will develop together with the intern's skills levels.

Application requirements:

• BSc degree or BCom degree in: Marketing / Logistics / Agricultural Economics / Agriculture.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Proficiency in Afrikaans will be advantageous.
• High degree of computer literacy.
• Collect, organise and critically analyse information.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Self-confident and strong negotiation skills.
• Collaborative teamwork and leadership skills.
• Ambitious, self-motivated and results-driven.
• Problem solver able to perform well under pressure.
• Integrity, sound ethics and high standards for self and others.
• Applicants must be SA BEE Citizens, under the age of 30.

Remuneration:
The respective organisations undertake to provide mentorship and market-related remuneration as applicable to interns.
To apply - Apply on-line
Inquiries: Majella van der Arend: majella@agrijob.co.za

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