Location: Centurion, South Africa
Position: Intern
Role Type: FAIS: Non-Financial Advice Giving Role
Skillset: Reception Intern
Company Description:
OUTsurance has been propelling the South African insurance industry forward for the last 27 years. As leaders in the field, we’re always looking for innovative ways to create digitally advanced solutions, while staying true to our human values. Our continued success is attributed to outstanding employees who set the bar high with their energy and expertise. If you’re keen to grow your career in a vibrant environment with lots of ‘fun’, this could be the career opportunity you’ve been looking for.
What Do You Get OUT?
OUTsurance has been voted Top Employer South Africa since 2022. Our people vision is to be a great company to work for, where you always get something OUT.
We offer our employees:
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A winning, fun, and inclusive company culture that embraces diversity.
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Great Rewards and Recognition programs.
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Growth opportunities (We hire talent, train skills, and promote values-driven leaders from within).
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Wi-Fi on campus and Emergency Panic-Assist through the OUTsurance app.
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Employee wellness programs: Free Counselling, Legal Advice, and Financial Coaching for you and your household members.
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A chance to give back through the Staff Helping SA OUT volunteer program and much more.
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Prayer Rooms for spiritual wellness.
Job Description:
Purpose:
The internship is a structured work-based program, offering unemployed graduates work experience in our company. The successful applicants will enter into a 12-month fixed term internship agreement (not an employment contract) with the company and will receive a stipend.
Responsibilities:
As a Receptionist Intern, your duties will include:
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Greeting and assisting clients, suppliers, courier services, visitors, and staff at the reception area.
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Answering and screening phone calls, taking detailed messages, and following up when necessary.
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Diary management (both electronic and manual) for foyer meeting rooms.
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Performing general secretarial duties such as opening/distributing post, office administration, and stationery control.
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Handling deliveries from external companies.
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Coordinating internal and external communication from the reception area.
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Providing general administrative assistance to the team.
This role is dynamic, and you will have the opportunity to grow and learn new skills over time, so more responsibilities may arise.
Qualifications:
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Matric (or equivalent).
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A Degree or Diploma in Human Resource Development, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related qualifications.
Eligibility for INSETA Internship Program:
To qualify for the INSETA Internship Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
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South African citizen.
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Not previously part of an internship/learnership with INSETA.
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Between the ages of 18 & 35.
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Have been unemployed in the last 2 months.
Requirements:
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Computer literate.
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Enthusiastic in dealing with people in a stressful, deadline-oriented environment.
Competencies/Attributes:
The ideal candidate should demonstrate the following competencies:
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Personal drive and a positive attitude.
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Ability to be a self-starter and drive tasks to completion.
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Excellent organizational skills.
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A team player with a flexible approach.
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Maintain a calm and professional manner.
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Ability to prioritize and multi-task effectively.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Excellent attention to detail, including proofreading skills, and the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy.
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Ability to deal with sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality at all times.
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Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with difficult clients.
Additional Information:
An ideal candidate will be able to align their personal work values to OUTsurance values of Awesome Service, Passionate, Honest, Human, Dynamic, and Recognition.
In accordance with OUTsurance Insurance Company Ltd Employment Equity goals, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups who meet the job requirements.