The South African Red Cross Society (SARCS): Logistics Internships 2021

The South African Red Cross Society (SARCS) invites unemployed graduates to apply for Logistics Graduate / Internship Programme 2021.

Internship Application deadline is 07 December 2020

Internship Location: Pretoria

SARCS is looking for a Logistics Intern to support the Logistics team.

The Logistcs intern will be responsible for assisting supply chain team in
meeting both departmental and corporate objectives. 

This individual will have the opportunity to become an instrumental part of
the daily supply chain activities, including reporting, analytics, procurement
of various items, purchase order creation and maintenance, pricing
negotiations, and supplier management.

About

The South African Red Cross Society is part of the world’s Largest Humanitarian Movement and supports people affected by natural disaster and conflict.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Ensure that all logistic activities, warehousing, transportation related to
  the proper functioning of the programme are carried out safely, correctly,
  and in good time and support programmes department as and when necessary in activity implementation.
• Carry out packing, crating, and warehousing, and storage duties in
  preparation for site-specific program and shipment.
• Oversee customer-based queues and plan and allocate tasks to meet
  configuration requirements.
• Responsible for tracking, receiving, and stocking all items ordered.
• Ensure materials are appropriately stored.
• Program the final inventory of materials prior to shipment.
• Provide a list of all equipment moved from the consolidation areas into
  sponsor shipping channels to project coordinators.
• Manage and maintain inventory to operating levels to avoid supply.
• Manage the repair of equipment.
• Responsible for supervising and accounting for an inventory.
• Carry out annual property inventory and provide other report in his area of
  responsibility.

1. SKILLS REQUIRED

Computer skills:

• To work as a logistics officer, applicants must have a thorough
  understanding of MS Office applications and logistics software necessary to
  conduct research and complete routine/moderately complex tasks.

Analytical skills:

• They must be able to assess moderately complex information from multiple
  sources and draw logical conclusions.

Interpersonal skills:

• It is crucial that they can establish and preserve productive partnerships
  with clients by gaining their trust and respect, as well as nurture an
  effective working relationship with the work team.

Communication skills:

• Applicants must be able to communicate with various stakeholders, including
  donors, colleagues, vendors, etc. 
• It is also vital for composing and delivering responses to donors, attending
  to complex questions in a clear and concise manner, and reporting the status
  of assigned tasks.

Organizational skills:

• Logistics officers must be able to plan, prioritize, and manage their own
  activities and office workflow even when working under tight deadlines.

Client orientation:

•  It is essential that they have a customer focus attitude to regard
  those to whom services are provided for as customers. 
• Having a customer orientation helps to understand customer requirements,
  identify clients’ needs, and match them to appropriate solutions, or suggest
  and implement solutions to customer issues.

Flexibility:

 Logistics officers must be willing and able to adapt to changing work
requirements and priorities that may require overtime or extended hours.

2. EDUCATIONAL BACKROUND

Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Business administration, or
Transportation; Industrial Distribution, Industrial Engineering, or Supply
Chain Management, or in a related field.

It is important that applicants have an understanding of logistics operations
and practices. They must also have extensive work experience in logistic or
supply chain management tasks. develop logistics plans, policies, and
procedures, and provide technical and procedural advice in a broad range of
logistics areas.

REMUNERATION: SARCS offers a competitive salary commensurate with
qualifications and experience.

APPLICANTS SHOULD PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS.

a)         Detailed curriculum vitae

b)        Three work related and traceable references

c)         Certified copy of identity card

d)        Certified copies of academic certificates

e)         Certified copy of drivers license

If you consider yourself to be the best candidate for these positions, please
send your application letter, together with your CV and work-related
references on or before 7th December 2020 to:
recruitment@redcross.org.za.

No late applications will be accepted.