Internships at Optimi Learning

Job Description

• Optimi is looking for a motivated, hardworking graduate to join our Internship Programme. The ideal candidate should be eager to learn, detail-oriented, and interested in gaining practical experience within a dynamic sales environment. This opportunity will also entail completing an accredited qualification over the period of 12 months. 

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12.
• Diploma or Degree in Business Administration, Office Administration, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must not have previously participated in an internship programme.

DUTIES

• Capture, update and maintain student and prospective student information on internal systems.
• Maintain sales trackers, spreadsheets and shared folders.
• Assist with updating lead statuses and ensuring information is accurately recorded.
• Identify missing or incorrect information and escalate discrepancies where required.
• Assist with compiling daily, weekly and monthly sales reports.
• Update sales performance trackers and administrative records.
• File, organise and maintain sales-related documentation and records.
• Assist with preparing spreadsheets and verifying data accuracy.
• Provide administrative support to the Sales Team and Sales Manager.
• Assist with sales-related documentation, follow-up lists and outstanding administrative tasks.
• Support the team with email correspondence, data requests and internal queries.
• Liaise with relevant departments to obtain information and support.
• Follow established procedures and complete assigned tasks within agreed timelines.
• Assist with any additional tasks required by management.

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Job Description

• Optimi is looking for a motivated, hardworking graduate to join our Internship Programme. The ideal candidate should be eager to learn, professional, and interested in gaining practical experience across various Human Resources functions. This opportunity will also entail completing an accredited qualification over the period of 12 months.

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12.
• Degree or Diploma in Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must not have previously participated in an internship programme.

DUTIES

• Assist with payroll preparation, leave administration, and employee data capturing.
• Maintain employee records and support HR administrative processes.
• Assist with responding to employee payroll and HR-related queries.
• Provide administrative support for disciplinary hearings, grievances, and consultations.
• Support the review and maintenance of HR policies and procedures.
• Assist with employee engagement and wellness initiatives.
• Assist with placing job advertisements and screening applications.
• Coordinate interview scheduling and candidate communication.
• Assist with reference checks and recruitment administration.
• Support onboarding and orientation activities for new employees.
• Provide general administrative support to the Human Resources team.

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Job Description

• Optimi is looking for a detail-oriented and analytical individual to join our team as a Technical Support Assistant. The ideal candidate should have strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to learn within a dynamic technology environment. This opportunity will also entail completing an accredited qualification over the period of 12 months.

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12.
• Bachelor’s degree or final year in IT, Engineering and/or related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be detail-orientated and analytical.
• Must not have previously participated in an internship programme.

DUTIES

• Diagnose system related problems and where necessary escalate the problem to the relevant system providers.
• Support departments with system-related queries.
• Provide ongoing support on project solutions to operational teams.
• Work closely with the business analysts, devops team and developers to ensure the efficient resolution of problems.
• Identify areas for project requirements to address ongoing issues.
• Identify areas for upskilling of operational teams to handle support queries, training of champions and automating resolutions.
• Provide general reporting on trends and productivity.
• Assist with report creation, interpretation and, where necessary, restructuring of data.
• Prioritize tasks.
• Apply a systematic approach to problem solving.
• Coordinate the required resources in the respective team to resolve issues effectively.
   

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Job Description

• Optimi is looking for a motivated, hardworking graduate to join our Internship Programme. The ideal candidate should be innovative, eager to learn, and ready to build practical experience within our Product Development team. This opportunity will also entail completing an accredited qualification over the period of 12 months.

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12.
• BA Degree majoring in Language and Design, Publishing, Information Design, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Adobe Acrobat.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Practical knowledge of book design and layout(advantageous).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must not have previously participated in an internship programme.

DUTIES

• Assist with prepress preparation of PDFs.
• Convert and re-export printed books into digital formats.
• Create and update interactive PDF features such as bookmarks and tables of contents.
• Perform basic layout work using supplied templates.
• Assist the manager and coordinator with project administration and coordination.
• Follow up with suppliers, service providers, and contractors.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders.
• Conduct quality assurance checks on print proofs.
• Perform preflight checks on InDesign and Acrobat documents.
   

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Job Description

• Optimi is looking for a motivated, hardworking graduate to join our Internship Programme. The ideal candidate should be innovative, eager to learn, and ready to build practical experience within our Product Development team. This opportunity will also entail completing an accredited qualification over the period of 12 months.

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12.
• Diploma or Degree in Office Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must not have previously participated in an internship programme.

DUTIES

• Provide administrative support to the Product Development team.
• Assist with and follow up on administrative processes and procedures.
• Resolve routine administrative queries and issues.
• Complete and submit documentation for legal deposits.
• Coordinate the collection and delivery of proof copies from external stakeholders.
• Maintain and update payment schedules and follow up where required.
• Check corrections and proofs for accuracy and completeness.
• Manage the sign-in and sign-out of library items.
• Source stock images and maintain the image library.
• Assist with linking e-books and related system administration tasks.
   

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Job Description

• Optimi is looking for a motivated, hardworking graduate to join our Internship Program. The ideal candidate should be organised, detail-oriented, and eager to gain practical experience in project administration and coordination. This opportunity will also entail completing an accredited qualification over the period of 12 months.

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12.
• Degree or Diploma in Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Must not have previously participated in an internship program.

DUTIES

• Assist with project planning, administration, and coordination activities.
• Maintain project schedules, trackers, and related documentation.
• Coordinate learner, facilitator, and venue arrangements.
• Follow up on project deliverables and outstanding actions.
• Maintain learner records, attendance registers, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with ensuring project and compliance documentation is complete and submitted on time.
• Communicate with learners, facilitators, and internal stakeholders regarding project-related activities.
• Update project reports and maintain accurate project information.
• Assist with project monitoring, reporting, and administrative activities.
• Support the Project Manager with day-to-day operational and administrative tasks.
• Participate in training and development activities and demonstrate accountability for assigned responsibilities.
   

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Job Description

• Optimi is looking for a motivated, hardworking graduate to join our Internship Programme. The ideal candidate should be eager to learn, detail-oriented, and interested in gaining practical experience in IT support, systems administration, and asset management. This opportunity will also entail completing an accredited qualification over the period of 12 months.

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12.
• Diploma or Degree in IT or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Must not have previously participated in an internship program.

DUTIES

• Assist with managing the IT service desk and logging support requests.
• Provide first-line support and guidance to users, including remote support where required.
• Assist with resolving routine IT-related queries and escalating issues when necessary.
• Maintain IT asset registers and inventory records.
• Assist with tracking, allocating, and recording IT equipment.
• Support the maintenance of hardware, software, and related documentation.
• Assist with arranging repairs and maintenance for IT equipment.
• Support insurance-related administration and documentation relating to IT assets.
• Participate in IT-related projects and assist with project administration activities.
• Assist with maintaining accurate records and reports relating to support activities and assets.
• Perform general administrative and ad hoc duties as required by the team.