Operations Internship Programme at Pearson

The intention is to give practical work experience to students recently graduated, but are unemployed and require exposure in a work environment, or those in their last year of study and require In-Service Training in order to obtain their qualification. Successful interns will be expected to enter into a 12 month contract commencing 1 February 2020 and ending 31 January 2021.

Key Learnings would include, but are not limited to the following:

• Materials Handling
• Quality Control
• Logistics
• Warehousing and Distribution

To qualify for selection and participation in this programme, candidates must satisfy the following criteria:

• Suitable Tertiary qualification – diploma / degree
• Good decision making skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and problem solving skills.
• Analyse and generate meaningful insights from numbers & data
• Ability to work in cross functional groups within the business unit.
• Results and goal orientated, always able to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to learn and make a difference.
• Computer literacy – Word, Excel, Power Point;
• Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Driver’s License is essential.
• South African citizen.

The successful candidate must Demonstrates the following Behavioural competencies:
Lead Self - Personal effectiveness, Resilience, Model the Organisation values
Thinking and Innovation - Business Acumen, Adaptability, Problem solving
Relationship - Customer focus, Builds and maintain relationships, Engagement skills
Management - Planning, Organizing & Controlling, Sense of urgency, Take Ownership
 Leadership - Dealing with change, Team work, Leading own performance

Prospective interns must submit the following:

• Covering letter/ Letter of motivation
• A Curriculum Vitae
• Certified academic record
• Certified copy of Grade 12 certificate
• A letter from the tertiary institution
• A format for evaluation, required by the tertiary institution
• Certified copy of identity document