Volvo Group Graduate/ Internships (Boksberg, Gauteng) South Africa 2021 - 2022

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

26 March 2021.
Be sure to apply on or before this date - any applications submitted after this date are late and will NOT be accepted.

ABOUT THE COMPANY PROVIDING THE INTERNSHIP:

The Volvo Group was established in 1927 with the aim of providing sustainable transport and infrastructure support that would better future generations. The Volvo Group offers many career opportunities across their leading brands, namely Volvo, Volvo Penta, Renault Trucks, Dongfeng Trucks, Terex Trucks, Nova Bus, Prevost, UD Trucks, Mack, Eicher, SDLG, and Arquus.
Volvo Group South Africa (Pty) Ltd offers transport solutions by providing buses, trucks, construction equipment financing, power solutions for industrial and marine applications as well as many services that allow their customers to improve productivity.

DETAILS ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME:

Location: Boksberg, Gauteng
Contract Type: temporary

The Volvo Group is offering an internship opportunity within the Volvo Group Real Estate department. The programme will take place at Volvo Trucks Head Office.

Key Performance Areas of the Programme:

Ensuring that the JLL system is accurately and regularly updated
Providing support in managing building maintenance projects pertaining to both STM and LTM
Providing assistance in the negations and selections of suppliers whilst working closely with IPS (when they are present in the market)
Ensuring that appointed suppliers are managed as well as ensuring that performance is evaluated in accordance with IPS
Providing assistance and support to the Property Project Manager for the delivery of property projects
Ensuring your participation in the negotiation of lease agreements for the purpose of site rent reviews, new site acquisitions, and renewals
Ensuring that files, reports, and records are maintained and recorded according to business and local legal needs as well as RE internal demands
When applicable, populating internal data capture systems
Keeping track and following the demands and property legislation of the authority
Ensuring that work is managed in accordance with the Volvo Group processes
When required, partaking in the Health and Safety activities at sites
Ensuring that information for RE property masterplan is compiled and maintained
Ensuring that property assessments are conducted in line with the agreed frequencies
Taking responsibility for the ordering process in the purchasing system pertaining to specific projects as well as daily operations
Ensuring that the In dialogue with the purchasing department (IPS) (when present in the market) is secured and that the purchasing process is followed so that you avoid incorrect costs/ invoices
Ensuring the accurate posting to accounts by handling the correct processing of invoices
Ensuring that project management systems, such as VGRE Project, is updated. This will ensure the correct cost posting and payment plans for each project. These updates need to be done with the support of the Property Project Manager as well as according to requested deadlines and frequencies

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS NEEDED TO APPLY:

Before applying, please ensure that you meet ALL of the following minimum entry criteria – failure to satisfy all the requirements will result in your application being disqualified:

Must be a South African Citizen
Must have completed a Quantity Survey National Diploma
Must have intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office
Must have an excellent Interpretation of technical drawings
Must have project management/planning capabilities
Must be able to conduct excellent report writing
Must have excellent interpersonal skills
Must have excellent communication skills (oral and written)
Must be able and willing to travel often
Must have information processing skills
Must be able to work well in a team
Must have excellent planning and prioritising skills
Must have high attention to detail
Must follow the principles and values of Volvo Group

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE INTERNSHIP POSITION:

Applications must be submitted online for the following position:
Volvo Group Graduate/ Internships (Boksberg, Gauteng)
(Reference number: 111310BR)

Attach the following documents to your application:

An updated Curriculum Vitae
A cover letter
Certified copies of your ID document
Certified copies of all relevant qualifications/ documents

Please note: Volvo Group South Africa (Pty) Ltd is an equal opportunity employer, in accordance with the Employment Equity Act.

CONTACT THE INTERNSHIP PROVIDER FOR QUERIES:

For any queries related to this internship programme, please contact Volvo SA directly:
Contact form: https://www.volvogroup.com/en-en/contact-us.html