Aspen Invites Unemployed Graduates to Apply for the Aspen: SED Graduate Programme 2024/2025
Closing Date: 22 August 2024
Job Type: Graduate Programme
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Graduate Programme Description
The graduate will go through a robust training process whilst to a larger extent being exposed to ensuring that meaningful impactful contributions to the communities are realized through which we operate. They will be working under the guidance of an experienced CSI Manager.
They would be exposed to the various departments within the CSI team in order to gain insight on the collaborative work required within the division. The second level of exposure would be to the Business in stages to align with the business support aspect of this role and understand where the role fits within the organisation.
As a graduate, you will be exposed to the following:
- Process payments for SED (Social Economic Development) initiatives and programs
- Liaise with the finance department to ensure timely payment of invoices and tracking of expenses
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all SED activities and initiatives
- Provide administrative support to the SED team as needed, including preparing reports, managing files, and organizing events
- Schedule and coordinate meetings and events related to SED activities
- Assist in drafting and proofreading documents, including reports and presentations
- Collaborate with other departments within the organization to ensure effective coordination of SED initiatives
- Perform other administrative tasks as needed to support the SED team.
- Assistance on work whilst learning.
- Accompanying meetings to generate minutes and distribution of actionable points to relevant stakeholders etc.
- Generating simple reports
Requirements:
Must have a Degree/Diploma in:
- Communications
- Public Relations
- Business
- Finance
Skills and Competencies:
- Interest in social responsibility, community development, and/or philanthropy
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, such as Excel and PowerPoint
- Excellent skills in effective communication verbally and in writing.
- The ability to interact with colleagues.
- Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to apply learnings independently.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time
- Must have a sense of urgency for deadline-driven tasks
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment