The University of the Free State invites South African unemployed graduates to apply for Internship Programme for a period of 12 months.
Position: Intern – Finance/Supply Chain Management
Stipend: R8 567.50 per month
Duration: 12 Months Contract
Job ID: 5950
Organizational Unit: University of the Free State -> Vice-Rector: Operations -> Finance
Contract Type: Contract
Occupational Level: Unskilled
Location: Bloemfontein Campus – Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)
Closing Date: 30 October 2024
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.
Inherent requirements:
• A B. Com Accounting degree 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.
Competencies
Required competencies:
• Results-oriented.
– 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.
• Strategic thinking.
– 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.
• Business Acumen:
– The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
• Leading.
– 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.
• Building coalitions
– 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.
Required Documents
Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter.
• Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
• A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals).
• Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable).
• A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable).
Assumption of duties: 02 January 2025.
Closing date: 30 October 2024.
How To Apply
Apply Here: Finance/Supply Chain Management
The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered.
Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.
