Internships

Interns work closely with project teams working on industry development programmes or related research, assisting in many supporting functions and activities while benefiting from exposure to various industries. A limited number of six-month internships are available at B&M Analysts’ offices in Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg, with opportunities for a permanent placement typically explored towards the end of an internship.

What You'll Do

Interns are required to work on identified projects that may span across a number of programmes/divisions/projects within B&M Analysts. These include, but are not limited to, the following:

Internal projects as identified by the executive committee
Assistance on external research projects
Assistance on cluster and research activities such as:

-Compilation of databases
-Database management
-Data presentation in numerical and graphical format
-Statistical data analysis, forecasting and interpretation
-Completion of surveys and interviews
-Desktop and secondary research
-Analysis of findings
-Compilation of reports
-Presentation of reports to firms and/or industry stakeholders
-Administration of cluster business plans
-Organisation and administration of cluster workshops
-Ensure programme aspects are complete, current, and stored appropriately

Effectively conveying company and cluster messages in both written and verbal business
Development discussions
Effectively applying BMA’s methodology and enforces project standards
Keeping informed of industry developments
Maintaining relationships with cluster members and other stakeholders
Identifying new opportunities for clusters

What We're Looking For

We are offering a 6 month internship to allow a bright, enthusiastic and hard-working individual an opportunity to gain valuable work experience, develop his/her own skills and improve his/her employment career opportunities. In addition to honing his/her own skills set, the intern will be developed in other business skill areas such as Project Management, Business Communication, Time Management and Business Etiquette.

Minimum requirements

Completed studies
Minimum Honours qualification – Economics/Economic Development
Unemployed
Not studying part time
Driver’s licence (not a minimum requirement but would be an advantage)

Preference will be given to those applicants that are from a previously disadvantaged background.

Behavioral Competencies Required

Respect for others
Team Work
Self-Management
Communication
Commitment to deadlines

Interested? We want to hear from you.