Internship Project Management

Bring your skills as a Internship Project Management to Gqeberha and join a team that moves fast. This Eastern Cape role is one to watch.

About the Opportunity

The organisation is investing in its Gqeberha operation, and this Internship Project Management position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the in-service training function and contribute to the wider Eastern Cape business.

Equally, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Gqeberha operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Internship Project Management to step into the in-service training workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the in-service training group in Gqeberha.

Our Commitment to Transformation

Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in Gqeberha.

B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Eastern Cape.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Gqeberha.

Meet the Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the in-service training side of the business inside out. The Gqeberha group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.

Practically speaking, the team mix in Gqeberha reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

Your Workplace

Crucially, the environment is structured for learning, with experienced mentors, clear expectations and steady feedback. You will be treated as part of the team while you build practical skills.

Practically speaking, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Eastern Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Gqeberha site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Working in Gqeberha

Gqeberha continues to grow as an employment hub in Eastern Cape, with within the Coega Industrial Development Zone. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape.

Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Gqeberha.

Many candidates already living within reach of Gqeberha cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Eastern Cape economy.

Career Growth

Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The in-service training space in Gqeberha offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Eastern Cape.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Gqeberha team member.

Practically speaking, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Gqeberha have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Eastern Cape.

Your Role

• Network with internal and external stakeholders during projects
• Complete structured training modules and submit reflections to your mentor
• Develop core workplace skills such as communication, teamwork and time management
• Attend on-site and online learning sessions linked to your qualification
• Support transformation and youth-development objectives of the organisation
• Apply theory from your studies to real workplace scenarios
• Support live projects under the guidance of senior team members
• Participate in team meetings, planning sessions and problem-solving forums

What You’ll Need

• Willingness to learn, take feedback and adapt quickly
• Reliable transport to the placement location
• Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Commitment to youth-development and transformation objectives
• Strong academic record in your chosen field
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English
• Currently studying toward a recognised qualification at NQF Level 5 or higher

On top of that, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.