Internship Programme 2027: Sales Administrator

Optimi Learning; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 112,000; Part time

Job summary

Optimi Learning is offering a motivated graduate an internship in Centurion, South Africa, for a 12-month programme designed to provide hands-on experience in a dynamic sales environment. The role focuses on learning, data handling, and administrative support within the Sales Team.

The candidate should be eager to learn, detail-oriented, and capable of completing an accredited qualification over the internship period.

Qualifications

• Grade 12.
• Diploma or Degree in Business Administration, Office Administration, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must not have previously participated in an internship programme.

Responsibilities

• Capture, update and maintain student and prospective student information on internal systems.
• Maintain sales trackers, spreadsheets and shared folders.
• Assist with updating lead statuses and ensuring information is accurately recorded.
• Identify missing or incorrect information and escalation discrepancies where required.
• Assist with compiling daily, weekly and monthly sales reports.
• Update sales performance trackers and administrative records.
• File, organise and maintain sales-related documentation and records.
• Assist with preparing spreadsheets and verifying data accuracy.
• Provide administrative support to the Sales Team and Sales Manager.
• Assist with sales-related documentation, follow-up lists and outstanding administrative tasks.
• Support the team with email correspondence, data requests and internal queries.
• Liaise with relevant departments to obtain information and support.
• Follow established procedures and complete assigned tasks within agreed timelines.
• Assist with any additional tasks required by management.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Education

Diploma or Degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Optimi is looking for a motivated, hardworking graduate to join our Internship Programme. The ideal candidate should be eager to learn, detail-oriented, and interested in gaining practical experience within a dynamic sales environment. This opportunity will also entail completing an accredited qualificationover the period of 12 months.

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12.
• Diploma or Degree in Business Administration, Office Administration, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must not have previously participated in an internship programme.

DUTIES

• Capture, update and maintain student and prospective student information on internal systems.
• Maintain sales trackers, spreadsheets and shared folders.
• Assist with updating lead statuses and ensuring information is accurately recorded.
• Identify missing or incorrect information and escalation discrepancies where required.
• Assist with compiling daily, weekly and monthly sales reports.
• Update sales performance trackers and administrative records.
• File, organise and maintain sales-related documentation and records.
• Assist with preparing spreadsheets and verifying data accuracy.
• Provide administrative support to the Sales Team and Sales Manager.
• Assist with sales-related documentation, follow-up lists and outstanding administrative tasks.
• Support the team with email correspondence, data requests and internal queries.
• Liaise with relevant departments to obtain information and support.
• Follow established procedures and complete assigned tasks within agreed timelines.
• Assist with any additional tasks required by management.

This position is based in Centurion.