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 and Durban with opportunities for a permanent placement typically explored towards the end of an internship.

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 enforcing project standards
• Keeping informed of industry developments
• Maintaining relationships with cluster members and other stakeholders
• Identifying new opportunities for clusters

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 skill 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
• Teamwork
• Self-Management
• Communication
• Commitment to deadlines

To apply, click the button below. You will be immediately directed to the first phase of our recruitment process, which is a 50-minute cognitive ability test. If you are successful, we will contact you to request further application documents. Good luck!