Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Closing Date: 12 May 2023
Wesgro invites unemployed graduates to apply for Internship Programme 2023 / 2024.
Wesgro Internship Programme 2023
Wesgro is recruiting graduates. This is a one-year contractual position.
An all-inclusive market-related remuneration package will apply.
Reference Number: INT/23
Wesgro is the Official Tourism, Trade and Investment Promotion Agency for Cape Town and the Western Cape. Our role is to position and market Cape Town and the Western Cape as a desirable place to visit, trade with and invest in. Wesgro is an agency filled with people passionate about this place we live in, passionate about driving its success and passionate about being innovative and forward-thinking!
Purpose of the vacancy:
Promote, support and administer the initiatives to drive tourism, trade and investment promotion for economic development in Cape Town and the Western Cape.
Requirements:
- The applicant must be in possession of an appropriate degree in Tourism, Marketing, Public Relations, Economics, Education, Business Management, Information Systems, Information Technology or any of the related fields
- Preference will be given to applicants in possession of an Honours or Masters qualification
- Applicants must demonstrate sound knowledge of business management, public relations and or administration skills.
- Applicants must possess strong writing and communication skills, have the ability to multitask and be able to communicate and interact with a diverse group of people.
- Applicants will be expected to take initiative and be innovative/creative in assisting within the unit.
Key Competencies:
Must have a strong mix of the following skills and capabilities:
- Effective problem solving skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication and presentation skills
- Motivation and negotiation skills
- Analytical ability
- Work well within a team and independently
- Ability to perform accurately and consistently under pressure
- Interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook or similar programmes
- Show strong Service and Client orientation
- Good time management skills
- Results orientated person
- Integrity and honesty
What you will gain:
- Working experience in a dynamic, professional, and challenging environment
- Opportunity to network and build relationships with internal and external clients and stakeholders
- Learn to work well in a team and independently,
- Gain knowledge of the broader Western Cape and Cape Town tourism, trade and investment sectors
- Gain experience in working with both the private and public sectors and contribute towards the economic growth and job creative creating employment
How to Apply
Email your updated CV to vacancies@wesgro.co.za – please note you need to quote the full position title in the subject line with the reference: Internship/23
Should you not have received any response from us within 14 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
