Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA) invites South African unemployed graduates to apply for Internship Programme 2024.

About Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA)

The Chemical Industries Education & Training Authority (CHIETA) is a statutory body that was established by The Skills Development Act 97 of 1998. Our purpose as a SETA is to facilitate skills development in the chemical industries sector and to ensure that skills needs are identified and addressed through a number of initiatives by the SETA and the sector. CHIETA contributes to sustainable development through facilitating the provision of skills for growth in the chemical industries sector.

There is an exciting internship opportunity within CHIETA. The purpose of the position is to provide administrative support to the SCM Sub-Unit and other business units within the CHIETA. Candidate who meet the below requirements of the position are invited to apply:

Monthly Stipend: R 7 000.00 (Seven Thousand Rands)

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum National Diploma in Public Finance and Accounting/ Accounting/ Supply Chain Management or a similar field with a minimum aggregate of 65%.

• Level 4 CIPS Qualification will be advantageous

• Must be computer literate.

• Candidate should have no work experience.

• Valid driver’s license will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities:

• Procurement through quotation system process

• Sourcing of suppliers from Central Supplier Database

• Compilation and evaluating price quotations.

• Conducting product and services market research.

• Compiling and submission of Annual procurement plans and quarterly reporting.

• Participate in overall tender process management.

• Participate and assist various bid committees with bid management.

• Perform inventory management functions including monthly inventory reconciliations.

• Perform travel arrangements bookings including monthly diner’s reconciliation.

• Perform contract management functions.

• Assist the Supply Chain Management team with expenditure trend analysis.

• Drafting of various reports and compliance management.

• Conduct Adhoc Supply Chain Management functions as and when required.

In order to be eligible for the internship, applicants must:

• Be recently graduated with no work experience.

• Be able to plan, prioritise work, meet deadlines, and work independently.

• Be systematic and thorough in their approach to work, with excellent attention to detail.

• Strong computer and innovative skills

• Show a demonstrated ability to multi-task and ability to prioritise across multiple projects and social media platforms.

• Ability to write for public consumption.

• Must be willing and able to work in teams and be a self-starter.

Skills & Behavioral competencies: 

• Planning and Organization Skills

• Communication (oral and written)

• Problem solving ability

• Diversity awareness

• Confidentiality, ethics, integrity, and professionalism

• Detail orientated

• Teamwork

• Innovative skills.

How to apply

Interested persons are invited to submit their CV’s, academic record, certified copies of their ID, matric certificate and relevant tertiary qualifications to [email protected].

Should no feedback be forthcoming by 1 st of July 2024 please accept that your application was not successful. CHIETA reserves the right not to make an appointment. CHIETA is committed to

the advancement of Employment Equity. Successful applicants will be subjected to background

checks and to undertake required assessments.

Protection of Personal Information – Employment Candidates

1. CHIETA is a responsible party in terms of the POPI Act of 2013.

2. CHIETA will take all prescribed and reasonable precautions to ensure that your information is safeguarded.

3. By submitting your Curriculum Vitae and any other relevant personal information in respect of this vacancy, you understand and agree that:

a. CHIETA needs to collect, keep, and use your personal information in order to evaluate your application for purposes of potential employment opportunities; and

b. CHIETA will only use the information to carry out the necessary recruitment related activities.

4. You therefore give your consent to CHIETA to process your information knowing all of the above and being aware that you can:

a. Withdraw consent at any time.

b. Have the right to request access to your data at any time, in the prescribed form.

c. Have a right to request that your data is corrected and updated, in the prescribed form; and

d. Have the right to complain to the information regulator.

CHIETA reserves the right not to make an appointment.