Work-Force
The organisation is recruiting a Internship Supply Chain for its Kathu operation. The role forms part of a wider in-service training portfolio across Northern Cape.
Overview
An experienced Internship Supply Chain is needed to support operations in Kathu. The role forms part of how the business keeps its in-service training portfolio strong in Northern Cape.
Importantly, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Kathu team on trust, and the Internship Supply Chain role will feel that from week one.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Internship Supply Chain is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Northern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.
Equally, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Kathu also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Career Growth
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the in-service training team in Kathu have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Kathu have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Northern Cape.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Kathu team member.
Day in the Life
Your day starts with a quick check-in with your mentor and a review of the tasks you’ll shadow or own. You spend time observing experienced colleagues, asking questions and trying small pieces of work yourself. As the day progresses, you capture notes for your logbook, attend team huddles and contribute where you can. The mix of structured learning, real workplace exposure and supportive feedback helps you turn classroom theory into skills you can actually use.
Beyond that, the Kathu office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.
Beyond that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Northern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Kathu.
Working in Kathu
Working in Kathu means a place close to the Sishen mining hub, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Northern Cape region, and the Kathu office benefits from those long-standing connections.
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 Kathu.
Many candidates already living within reach of Kathu cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Northern Cape economy.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Kathu, Northern Cape.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Beyond that, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Northern Cape.
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.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Kathu.
Key Outputs
- Complete structured training modules and submit reflections to your mentor
- Apply theory from your studies to real workplace scenarios
- Provide feedback to your mentor on learning gaps and goals
- Support transformation and youth-development objectives of the organisation
- Capture data, prepare reports and assist with departmental administration
- Comply with all company policies, codes of conduct and safety rules
- Complete assessments and submit deliverables on time and to standard
- Support live projects under the guidance of senior team members
Essential Criteria
- Reliable transport to the placement location
- Commitment to youth-development and transformation objectives
- Legally entitled to work in South Africa for the duration of the placement
- Strong academic record in your chosen field
- Available to commit to the full duration of the in-service placement
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.