Intern: (contract appointment: 1 year)

Department Communication and Brand Management

Intern: (contract appointment: 1 year)

Job ID: 2287

The purpose of the internship programme is to offer graduates (diploma/degree) with no relevant work experience the opportunity to obtain practical workplace exposure and experience.

 

Duties and responsibilities:

Assist with the activities for marketing the KovsieGear shop.

Update the KovsieGear catalogue for the UFS web.

Work in the front office and sell merchandise at KovsieGear.

Keep the shop tidy and shelves neat.

Work as a cashier at the point of sales.

Assist with deliveries to clients on campus.

Unpack and label new stock and do quality control of merchandise on delivery.

Perform general office administrative duties, including answering the telephone and taking messages in a professional manner.

Assist with stocktaking.

Assist with public events e.g.  Graduations and Open-days.

Attend and participate in staff meetings.

Assist with financial responsibilities at KovsieGear.

Assist with accounting duties on Pastel and PeopleSoft required due to operational requirements.

Assist with systematic filing of all financial documentation in the office.

Attend self-development initiatives when the opportunity arises.

Demonstrate honesty in handling cash or finances.

 

Inherent requirements:

• BCom Accounting or B Accounting or BCom with specialization in Marketing.

 

Required competencies:

• Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to function with ease in the University's richly diverse working environment.
• Basic computer skills in MS Word and Excel.
• Ability to work independently, as well as effectively with others.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Time-management skills.

 

The following criteria apply to the selection of candidates:

Not currently participating in an existing learnership/internship programme.

Willing to sign a learnership/internship agreement with the UFS.

Candidate must be available for a period of one (1) year.

Postgraduate qualification will serve as a recommendation.

 

Recommendations

• Basic accounting skills.

 

Assumption of duties:

As soon as possible.

 

Closing date:

21 March 2018

 

Salary:

The salary scale is available on request. For any further enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 3687/3934/9339.

 

General:

The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The University subscribes to and applies the principles prescribed by the Employment Equity Act. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned act and the employee profile of the specific department/division.

 

 

 

Applications that are incomplete, or sent by fax or e-mail, will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.