Internships: Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone (RBIDZ) (2024/25)

RBIDZ Internships:

Link to apply for RBIDZ Internships at the end of this post

  1. Management Accounting Intern (Richards Bay)
  2. Electrical Engineering Intern (Richards Bay)
  3. Brand and Marketing intern (Richards Bay)
  4. Company Secretary Intern (Richards Bay)
  5. Environmental Intern (Richards Bay)
  6. Health and Safety Intern (Richards Bay)
  7. Human Resource Management Intern (Richards Bay)
  8. Monitoring and Evaluation Intern (Richards Bay)
  9. Stakeholder and Communications Intern (Richards Bay)

Management Accounting Intern (Richards Bay)

Work Level: Student/Graduate

Job Type: Internships:Contract

Salary: Market Related

Duration: 1 – 2 Years

EE Position: No

Location: Richards Bay

Reference Number: (RBIDZ52)

Description

The successful candidate will be provided with relevant workplace skills and experience in order to prepare for the job market. The development and training areas will include, but not limited to the below;

  • Budget Management: formulation and monitoring;
  • Monthly and quarterly reporting;
  • Billing of debtors and collection of revenue;
  • Cash and Investment Management;
  • Entering transactions on our accounting software, undertaking reconciliations, processing staff debtors, etc;
  • Assisting with preparation for and during the annual audit;
  • Working with us to enhance and improve our financial management systems and Routine administrative tasks.

Requirements for RBIDZ Internships:

A National Diploma in Accounting/ Financial Management or equivalent.
Unemployed, no relevant workplace experience needed. Must be between ages of 20 and 35. Must not have done any internship before.

Knowledge And Skills

  •  
  • Excellent numeracy and financial awareness;
  •  
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills;
  • Good telephone manner;
  • Good IT skills, including familiarity with Office applications and online resources ;
  • Good organisational skills;
  • Creative thinking;
  • Flexible, self-motivated and hard-working individual who will work well in a dynamic and creative team in a fast-moving environment.

Competencies

  •  Confident.
  • High level of commitment and initiative.
  • Positive team spirit and good social skills.
  • Results driven.

Electrical Engineering Intern (Richards Bay)

Work Level: Student/Graduate

Job Type: Contract

Salary: Market Related

Duration: 1 – 2 Years

EE Position: No

Location: Richards Bay

Reference Number: RBIDZ53

Description

 
The successful candidate will be provided with relevant workplace skills and experience to prepare the learner for the job market, the development and training areas will include but not limited to the below.

  • Work with Engineering teams on projects that are being implemented.
  • Performing research and analysis relevant to ongoing projects under the guidance of Electrical Engineering Manager.
  • Preparing project activity reports, presentations, and documentation.
  • Contributing ideas during team meetings aimed at improving the quality of project outcomes.
  • Conducting site visits for monitoring project progress and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
  • Work with maintenance teams to perform maintenance of electrical engineering equipment/systems.
  • Attend to breakdowns with guidance from qualified team members to learn fault finding techniques
  • Perform maintenance of protection schemes and related equipment, with the main objective of understanding power system protection philosophy
  • Conduct visual inspection on electrical infrastructure, which includes transformers, switchgears and all electrical installations in RBIDZ buildings.
  • Participate in field inspections, data collection, and analysis to support project planning and execution.
  • Contribute to the development of engineering specifications, drawings, and technical documentation.
  • Adhere to safety protocols, quality standards, and regulatory requirements in all engineering activities.

Requirements

  • Grade 12
  • National Diploma/ Degree/B Tech in Electrical Engineering
  • Unemployed, no relevant workplace experience needed.
  • Must be between ages of 20 and 35.
  • Must not have done any internship before.

Brand and Marketing intern (Richards Bay)

Work Level: Student/Graduate

Job Type: Contract

Salary: Market Related

Duration: 1 – 2 Years

EE Position: No

Location: Richards Bay

Reference Number: RBIDZ 49

Description

The successful candidate will be provided with relevant workplace skills and experience in order to prepare the learner for the job market, the development and training areas will include but not limited to the below.

  • Assist in collating information for publications and communication materials.
  • Plays a pivotal role in branding of facilities during the events and exhibitions.
  • Media Monitoring •Compiling the necessary lists Assists in coordinating communication and PR activities.
  • Provide office and administrative support.
  • Give support in planning the media.
  • Filing and general administration work.
  • Assist in the development of appropriate marketing tools and systems to ensure visibility of RBIDZ brand and service offerings.
  • Work on the content for website and other online campaigns.

Requirements for RBIDZ Internships:

  • Grade 12 
  • N6 Certificate in Marketing
  • National Diploma in Marketing (Advantageous)
  • Unemployed, no relevant workplace experience needed. Must be between ages of 20 and 35. Must not have done any internship before.
  • Duration 24 months.
  • Document Management
  • Administration
  • Confident
  • High level of commitment and initiative
  • Positive team spirit and good social skills
  • Planning & Organising skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Communication skills
  • Coping under pressure
  • Conflict handling skills
  • Excellent typing skills
  • Coordination skills
  • Minute Taking

Company Secretary Intern (Richards Bay)

Work Level: Student/Graduate

Job Type: Contract

Salary: Market Related

Duration: 1 – 2 Years

EE Position: No

Location: Richards Bay

Reference Number: RBIDZ 60

Description

The successful candidate will be provided with relevant workplace skills and experience in order to prepare the learner for the job market, the development and training areas will include but not limited to the below.

  • Assist the Office of the Company Secretary with the general administrative work.
  • Coordination of statutory information as guided by the Company Secretary including but not limited to CIPC filings.
  • Preparation of directors’ schedule of payments, filing of travel forms, attendance registers and other compliance documents.
  • Perform any other administrative work as and when directed by the Company Secretary.
  • Compiling the necessary information in coordinating governance and compliance documents, such as Shareholder’s Compact, Delegation of Authority Framework and any other compliance particulars.
  • Provide office and administrative support.
  • Give support in planning the Annual Board Plan.
  • Filing and general administration work.

Requirements for RBIDZ Internships:

  • Grade 12
  • Bachelor of Law/BCom Law
  • Unemployed, no relevant workplace experience needed. Must be between ages of 20 and 35. Must not have done any internship before.
  • Duration 24 months.

Environmental Intern (Richards Bay)

Work Level: Student/Graduate

Job Type: Contract

Salary: Market Related

Duration: 1 – 2 Years

EE Position: No

Location: Richards Bay

Reference Number: RBIDZ 61

Description

The successful candidate will be provided with relevant workplace skills and experience in order to prepare for the job market. The development and training areas will include, but not limited to the below;

  • Data collection for reporting, and liaison with internal and external Stakeholders.
  • Research on environmental issues pertinent to the RBIDZ.
  • Assisting with report writing, map preparation, and report collation;
  • Provide administrative support for departmental meetings (drafting of agendas, minute taking, and writing progress reports)
  • Undertake environmental inspections,
  • Assisting with compiling inspection reports,
  • Assist with the planning, execution and management of environmental awareness programmes,
  • Provide administrative support to the workplace SHE Committee.

Requirements for RBIDZ Internships:

  • Grade 12
  • Diploma/degree in Environmental Science/ Management/ Planning, Geography, Ecology or related field of study.
  •   Unemployed, no relevant workplace experience needed. Must be between ages of 20 and 35. Must not have done any internship before. Duration: 24 months

Health and Safety Intern (Richards Bay)

Work Level: Student/Graduate

Job Type: Contract

Salary: Market Related

Duration: 1 – 2 Years

EE Position: No

Location: Richards Bay

Reference Number: RBIDZ 62

Description

The successful candidate will be provided with relevant workplace skills and experience in order to prepare for the job market. The development and training areas will include, but not limited to the below;

  • Identifying workplace exposures / hazards and risks,
  • Develop, implement and maintain H&S policies, procedures, specification and manual,
  • Put controls in place to eliminate and minimize H&S exposures and risks.
  • Research, investigate and draft H&S reports and proposals for Management consideration.
  • Providing input during the planning of infrastructural development processes.
  • Liaise with H&S internal and external stakeholders with regard to H&S requirements,
  • Assist to record and manage all incidents,
  • Assist to monitor, analyse and report H&S performance indicators,
  • Assist with undertaking fire and emergency drills,
  • Assist to review and approve Safety files and plans.
  • Assist with the review of risk assessments.
  • Assist with the updating of legal register.
  • Conduct compliance inspections.
  • Provide administrative support to the workplace SHE Committee.

Requirements for RBIDZ Internships:

  • Grade 12
  • Degree/Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management / Science or  or related field of study. 
  • Unemployed, no relevant workplace experience needed. Must be between ages of 20 and 35. Must not have done any internship before. Duration: 24 Months.

Knowledge and Skills

  • Knowledge of relevant H&S laws (OHSA and regulations) and municipal H&S by-laws,
  • Knowledge of South African environment issues and challenges,
  • Verbal and written communication skills,
  • Research and report writing skills,
  • Competent in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint),
  • Ability to work independently,
  • Code 8 Drivers Licence would be beneficial but not essential.

Competencies

  • Demonstration of technical skills and confidence,
  • Possess drive, ambition and passion for new challenges,●Display high levels of commitment and initiative in your day to day duties,
  • Have positive team spirit and good interpersonal skills,
  • Must be results driven at all times.

Human Resource Management Intern (Richards Bay)

Work Level: Student/Graduate

Job Type: Contract

Salary: Market Related

Duration: 1 – 2 Years

EE Position: No

Location: Richards Bay

Reference Number: RBIDZ 63

Description

The successful candidate will be provided with relevant workplace skills and experience in order to prepare for the job market. The development and training areas will include, but not limited to the below.

  • Support Recruitment & Selection Activities,
  • Administer HR Benefits;
  • Facilitate Training and Development; Performance Management;
  • Prepare and Submit HR Reports;
  • File and Retrieve HR Records and Employee Relations.

Requirements

  • Grade 12
  • National Diploma/Degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent. 
  • Unemployed, no relevant workplace experience needed. Must be between ages of 20 and 35.
  • Must not have done any internship before. Duration 24 months
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, good telephone etiquette
  • Good ICT skills including familiarity with Office applications and online resources
  • Good organisational skills, creative thinking
  • Flexible; self–motivated and hardworking individual who can work well in a dynamic and creative team in a fast-moving environment.
  • Confident.
  • High level of commitment and initiative.
  • Positive team spirit and good social skills.
  • Results driven.

Monitoring and Evaluation Intern (Richards Bay)

Work Level: Student/Graduate

Job Type: Contract

Salary: Market Related

Duration: 1 – 2 Years

EE Position: No

Location: Richards Bay

Reference Number: RBIDZ 64

Description

The successful candidate will be provided with relevant workplace skills and experience in order to prepare for the job market. The development and training areas will include, but not limited to the below;

  • Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the RBIDZ Strategic Plan / Performance Information;
  • Support the M&E Office & Manager in managing RBIDZ performance information, by:
  • Analysing the Dashboard reports for alignment with the targets and objectives
  • Compiling quarterly RBIDZ performance progress reports (actual performance).
  • Execute all M&E activities and reporting 
  • Provide support in: ●
  • xecuting the implementation of the performance monitoring plans.
  • Implement and monitor the systems for gathering, reporting and analyzing performance information. Ensuring high quality of regular data collection, putting in place data quality control mechanisms
  • Manage Internal Audit Function; 
  •  Providing central point for auditors and the Units
  • Collating and Managing PoE documents from the Units
  • Compiling and updating the Audit Log with internal and external reports (updates)
  • Administration; Provide support;
  • Develop and maintain all admin systems and procedures
  • Assist in scheduling meetings for the unit
  • Arrange, organise and set up all strategic sessions. (Book venue, invite delegates, decide on pack, draft agenda, take and follow up on resolutions with management)
  • Stakeholder Relations● Communicate with external stakeholder in relations to strategic planning
  • Facilitate linkages between the organisation external institutions with regards to planning, e.g. Office of the Premier and DPME
  • Provide inputs to Auditor General in relations to APP and Strategic Plan.

Requirements for RBIDZ Internships:

  • Grade 12
  • Degree in Public Administration/Management
  • Monitoring and Evaluation Certificate (advantageous)
  • Unemployed, no relevant workplace experience needed. Must be between ages of 20 and 35. Must not have done any internship before.
  • Duration 24 months
  • Competent in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Research and report writing skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills)
  • Attention to detail
  • Organized
  • Team player
  • Ethical

Stakeholder and Communications Intern (Richards Bay)

Work Level: Student/Graduate

Job Type: Contract

Salary: Market Related

Duration: 1 – 2 Years

EE Position: No

Location: Richards Bay

Reference Number: RBIDZ 65

Description

The successful candidate will be provided with relevant workplace skills and experience in order to prepare for the job market. The development and training areas will include, but not limited to the below;

  • Facilitate and schedule stakeholder meetings
  • Assist in coordinating communication and Public Relations activities
  • Monitor and communicate relevant messages on social media
  • Assist in the updating of web content
  • Assist with development of appropriate marketing tools, communication tools and channels to ensure effective communication and target reach
  • Monitor media releases.
  • Assist in collating information for publications and communication materials. 
  • Participate in stakeholder and community engagements.

Requirements for RBIDZ Internships:

  • National Diploma/Degree in Public Relations and Communications / Marketing and Communication or Degree in Marketing and Communications / B Com Marketing or equivalent.
  • Driver’s Licence will be an added advantage.
  • English and Zulu will be an added advantage
  •  Unemployed, no relevant workplace experience needed. Must be between ages of 20 and 35. Must not have done any internship before.
  • Marketing and Communication tools and channels.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, good telephone etiquette, good interpersonal skills Media management and Public Relations, including familiarity with online social media platforms
  • Good organisational skills, creative thinking
  • Flexible, self–motivated and hardworking individual who can work well in a dynamic and creative team in a fast-moving environment.
  • Committed and results driven.
  • Takes initiative.
  • Deliver results with speed
  • Positive team spirit and good social skills.

How to Apply for RBIDZ Internships

Click on the link below to apply:

Management Accounting Intern

Apply Online for the Management Accounting Internship


Electrical Engineering Intern

Apply Online for the Electrical Engineering Internship


Brand and Marketing Intern

Apply Online for the Brand and Marketing Internship


Company Secretary Intern

Apply Online for the Company Secretary Internship


Environmental Intern

Apply Online for the Environmental Internship


Health and Safety Intern

Apply Online for the Health and Safety Internship


Human Resource Management Intern

Apply Online for the Human Resource Management Internship


Monitoring and Evaluation Intern

Apply Online for the Monitoring and Evaluation Internship


Stakeholder and Communications Intern

Apply Online for the Stakeholder and Communications Internship

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