Job Description

Intern

Would you like to be part of the most international company in the world? A company operating in more than 220 countries worldwide and has been pioneering cross-border express shipping since 1969. Would you like to be part of a business that connects people across the globe and want to make a difference? Then waste no time and join our amazing team at DHL Group. DHL Global Forwarding, Freight (DGFF) is the Group's air, ocean, and road freight specialist. We offer standardized transport as well as highly specialized end-to-end solutions to customers in a wide range of industries globally.

Global Forwarding Freight - South Africa has an opening for an Intern where you will be providing high-level administrative management support to CEO SSA by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, handling information requests and performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, arranging conference calls and scheduling meetings for CEO as well as being responsible for the preparation of presentation material and provide strong follow-up on main topics with other colleagues. Join us now in connecting people and improving lives.

In this Intern position

• You will interpret and implement policies and procedures to accomplish the mission of the organization.
• You will support the executive through responding to inquiries, resolving problems as advised or to sensitive or confidential issues that require high level public relations and interpersonal skills.
• You will actively organize management's scheduling needs.
• You will support with special projects & events.
• You will propose marketing/branding for SSA.
• You will rearrange schedules to accommodate last-minute changes and emergency cancellations.
• You will arrange and facilitate meetings, ensuring all parties can attend.
• You will prepare documents for external or internal communications.
• You will analyze data and create reports to deliver to upper management.
• You will plan and facilitate company-wide events or official correspondence, reports, budgets, research papers and other complex documents.
• You will attend meetings as directed by Executives and take minutes of the meetings as required.
• You will assist with presentations and proposals when necessary.
• You will liaise with travel in coordinating and arranging accommodation booking accordance with company policy.

Now, heres what we need from you

• Degree in business Management or related field
• Minimum 3 years experience in business management and support
• 2-3 years experience with financial and customer service principles

We offer:

• Opportunities in a global company where you can contribute your ideas and skills to move towards our shared goals.
• Possible further career development
• Competitive salary

Why join DHL Global Forwarding?

We are part of DHL Group, the worlds leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries. Visit our career site on the web at

Our TOP EMPLOYER prestigious certification attests to our best-in-class efforts to attract and retain talent by fostering a positive work environment and encouraging personal and professional development among employees. The development of talented women in our organization will be a focus for us and an important part of our DGF Strategy 2025.

We aspire to become the undisputed leader in our industry, when people think of forwarding; we want them to think DGF because we have:

• The largest global network with more than ~30,000 passionate employees
• The most efficient processes and fastest response times
• The best solutions and best customer service

Our Vision: The Logistics Company for the World.

Our Mission: Excellence. Simply Delivered.
Our Purpose: Connecting People, improving lives.
Our Values: Respect & Results
Our Goals: Employer, Provider, and Investment of Choice, Living Responsibility

DHL Global Forwarding is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Work Authorization

DHL Global Forwarding will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in South Africa. This is not a position for which visa sponsorship will be provided. Individuals who need sponsorship for work authorization, now or in the future, are not eligible for hire for this role.

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