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Graduate Internship: Business Solutions at PEP, Northern Suburbs Cape

PEP, one of South Africa’s leading retail companies, is offering a 12-month Graduate Internship in Business Solutions. This opportunity is aimed at graduates eager to gain practical experience while working within a company known for its innovation, friendly culture, and customer-focused approach.

Role Overview

The Business Solutions Graduate Internship provides exposure to real business challenges, offering hands-on learning in data analysis, business process improvement, and technology-driven solutions. Successful candidates will work closely with business stakeholders, gain technical skills, and contribute to projects that enhance operational efficiency.

Programme Outline

Interns will be involved in:

  • Gathering requirements from stakeholders
  • Analysing requirements and documenting them through use cases, user stories, and process models
  • Proposing improvements to business processes and technologies
  • Designing business processes and drafting functional and technical specifications
  • Supporting and maintaining existing processes and technology
  • Setting up test cases and conducting functionality testing
  • Assisting with user training and support
  • System analysis and documentation
  • Participating in project management activities
  • Designing and creating data models and maintaining a data dictionary
  • Developing data products to support business decision-making

Candidate Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Operational Research, Industrial Engineering, Information Systems, or Computer Science
  • Minimum of 65% average
  • South African citizen aged 18 to 33 years
  • 0 to 1 year of working experience
  • Willingness to travel
  • Driver’s licence is advantageous
  • Intermediate computer skills (Google Suite or Microsoft Office)

Required Competencies

  • Strong analytical and systematic approach
  • Detail orientated and assertive
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Good time management and ability to meet deadlines
  • Team player with initiative
  • Ability to perform under pressure
  • Driven and eager to learn

Contract Details

  • Job Type: 12-month contract
  • Work Level: Graduate / Entry level
  • Location: Northern Suburbs (Cape)
  • Duration: 9 to 12 months
  • Salary: Market related
  • Employment Equity position

How to Apply

Applications close on Monday, 06 January 2024. Interested candidates can apply online through the PEP careers portal:
Apply Here

This internship is a gateway to building a career in business solutions and data-driven decision-making within a top South African retailer.

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