How to Apply

The Aspen Graduate Internships is a 12-month programme designed to cultivate young talent, providing an immersive experience that combines professional and personal growth. This programme will introduce you to various facets of Aspen’s operations, helping you develop skills that are essential in today’s competitive job market.

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.

Requirements:

Must have 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

Internship Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

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