Supply Chain & Administration Intern

A leading industrial engineering and service organisation based in Cape Town is seeking a detail-orientated Supply Chain & Administration Intern for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This opportunity is ideally suited to a proactive graduate looking to launch a career within procurement, tender administration, and supply chain management.

Working within the Customer Service team, the successful candidate will gain valuable hands-on experience facilitating requests for quotations, managing portal tracking, and executing key administrative processes.

• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00 (Standard Business Hours).

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor online procurement portals daily to identify relevant quoting and tender opportunities.

• Assist in drafting and completing Tender and Request for Quotation (RFQ) documents accurately and within set deadlines.

• Compile, verify, and cross-reference supporting documentation required for submissions.

• Maintain structured physical and digital record-keeping systems for all current and historical Tenders and RFQs.

• Follow up on submitted quotations and tenders in coordination with the Customer Service Team.

• Provide administrative support to the Customer Service department on daily client queries and workflows.

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification (Degree or National Diploma) in Public Administration, Business Administration, Purchasing/Procurement Management, or Supply Chain Management.

• Strong organisational capabilities with meticulous attention to detail.

• Sound written and verbal communication skills.

• South African citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recent graduate status with no prior full-time corporate experience (ideal context for an internship development path).

Required Software Skills:

• Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook)

Benefits

• Structured 12-month workplace training and professional development within an established engineering services firm.

• Hands-on exposure to public and commercial procurement frameworks.