📍 Location
Claremont, Western Cape, South Africa (Hybrid)
🏢 Company
Rentokil Initial
📅 Job Type
12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Learnership)
🎓 Industry
Procurement / Supply Chain Management
📌 About the Opportunity
Rentokil Initial is offering an exciting Procurement & Supply Chain Internship for recent graduates. This learnership provides hands-on experience in procurement operations, supplier management, logistics, and cost optimisation.
Successful candidates will be enrolled in a SETA-approved learnership programme, making this a great opportunity to gain both practical experience and formal training.
🎯 Role Overview
The intern will:
- Support daily procurement and supply chain activities
- Assist with supplier management and logistics coordination
- Contribute to cost-saving and efficiency initiatives
- Gain real-world experience in procurement systems and processes
📝 Key Responsibilities
🛒 Procurement Support
- Assist with purchasing and procurement processes
- Resolve procurement-related queries
- Support contract negotiations and tender processes
🤝 Supplier Management
- Maintain supplier records and evaluate performance
- Conduct market research on suppliers and pricing trends
- Support B-BBEE verification processes
📦 Supply Chain & Logistics
- Assist with inventory management and stock tracking
- Coordinate logistics and transportation of goods
- Support inter-branch collaboration
📊 Data & Reporting
- Analyse procurement data to identify trends
- Prepare reports and presentations
- Identify cost-saving opportunities
⚙️ Process Improvement
- Assist in improving procurement systems and processes
- Ensure compliance with company policies and regulations
🎓 Minimum Requirements
📖 Qualifications
- Degree/Diploma in:
- Supply Chain Management
- Procurement
- Logistics
- Business Administration
- Or related field
💻 Technical Skills
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Knowledge of ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Business Central) – advantageous
💡 Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and numerical skills
- Excellent communication (written & verbal)
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Initiative and problem-solving skills
- Understanding of B-BBEE (advantageous)
🌟 Why Apply?
- Gain practical experience in procurement and supply chain
- Participate in a SETA-accredited learnership
- Work in a global company environment
- Build skills that are highly in-demand in South Africa
⚠️ Employment Equity
Rentokil Initial is committed to Employment Equity and diversity. Preference will be given to suitably qualified EE candidates.
🚀 How to Apply
Apply directly through the official Rentokil Initial and submit your application as soon as possible.