Intern - Cape Town at JLL

Job Summary/Goals

• Strategic management consultants advise organizations about key strategic issues concerning restructuring and progression, as well as how to improve profitability, competitive advantage, share value and efficiency.
• Our consulting practice will help you learn data gathering techniques from primary and secondary sources, site analysis, analyzing qualitative data to uncover industry trends, and creating detailed client reports.
• You will be working with a high-performance team, developing multi-tasking, problem-solving, research and analytical skills.
• An intern in this department would assist in all the above.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the consulting team on client assignments, key tasks include market research, financial analysis, report writing, presentation, participation in internal and external meetings.
• Market research may require travel within the region subject to visa issues in order to conduct field research
• Support the consulting team in preparation of client pitches, presentations and proposals
• Contribute to the successful execution of other research and marketing initiatives as needed
• Report to the head of strategic consulting as well as to the respective assignment leads on an ongoing basis

General Competencies

• Strong analytical background with attention to detail
• Strong organizations skills with the ability to work on multiple tasks
• Ability to coordinate tasks in accordance with priorities
• Show proof of rigor and autonomy when working
• Ability to work to meet deadlines, even when timeframes are demanding.
• Good report writing skills in MS Word
• Ability to prepare succinct Power Point presentations
• Excellent understanding of MS Excel and modelling
• Corporate email communication
• Internet Search Other Competencies:
• Willingness to take on new challenges
• Efficiently use words to communicate complex ideas
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, preferably also in Arabic and French (selection criteria will first and foremost depend on calibre and profile rather than language skills)
• Be capable of managing stress & accepting constructive feedback
• Graduate in any discipline or Post Graduate in Real Estate / Finance
•  Basic knowledge and understanding of the Real Estate Industry