Office Administrator Intern (m,w,d)

Symrise AG; Gauteng; Sur place; ZAR 67 000 - 112 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Symrise South Africa is seeking an enthusiastic intern to provide day-to-day administrative support and help maintain efficient office operations. The role offers exposure to document control, data management, and cross-functional coordination within a global organization.

The YES Programme aims to reduce youth unemployment by offering practical work experience. The selected candidate will join a dynamic team, develop essential office skills, and contribute to procurement, finance, and

Qualifications

• Recently completed a Diploma or Degree in Business Administration, Office Management, Public Administration, Human Resource Management, Commerce, Management Assistant, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with Microsoft Office applications and administrative systems.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive, reliable, and eager to learn in a professional environment.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and maintain confidentiality.
• Prior administrative exposure through studies, internships, volunteer work, or student projects is an advantage.

Responsabilités

• Provide day-to-day administrative and operational support to ensure the smooth running of the office.
• Assist with document management, filing, record keeping, and maintaining accurate business records.
• Support meeting coordination, venue bookings, and general office logistics.
• Update company databases, prepare spreadsheets, and maintain data accuracy and confidentiality.
• Assist with internal and external communications, correspondence, and visitor reception.
• Support procurement and finance administration, including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and invoice tracking.
• Help maintain office supplies and coordinate vendors, suppliers, and courier services.
• Contribute to departmental projects, process improvement initiatives, and compliance activities.
• Gain practical experience in office administration and business operations within a global organization.

Connaissances

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactive and reliable

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Formation

Diploma or Degree in Business Administration or related field

Diploma or Degree in Office Management/ Public Administration/ Commerce/ Management Assistant

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances and flavors, cosmetic active ingredients as well as functional ingredients. Its customers include perfume, cosmetics, food and beverage manufacturers, the pharmaceutical industry and producers of dietary supplements and pet food.

The Group, headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, has more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Asia, the USA and Latin America.

Together with its customers, Symrise develops new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an indispensable part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked.

Symrise - always inspiring more...

About the Role

• Provide day-to-day administrative and operational support to ensure the smooth running of the office.
• Assist with document management, filing, record keeping, and maintaining accurate business records.
• Support meeting coordination, venue bookings, and general office logistics.
• Update company databases, prepare spreadsheets, and maintain data accuracy and confidentiality.
• Assist with internal and external communications, correspondence, and visitor reception.
• Support procurement and finance administration, including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and invoice tracking.
• Help maintain office supplies and coordinate vendors, suppliers, and courier services.
• Contribute to departmental projects, process improvement initiatives, and compliance activities.
• Gain practical experience in office administration and business operations within a global organization.

About the YES Programme

This internship forms part of the Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme, a business-led collaboration with the South African Government aimed at reducing youth unemployment by creating opportunities for young people to develop new skills and gain meaningful workplace experience.

Since 2022, Symrise South Africa has proudly supported this initiative and remains committed to creating opportunities for unemployed youth while contributing to a more sustainable and inclusive future.

About you

• Recently completed a Diploma or Degree in Business Administration, Office Management, Public Administration, Human Resource Management, Commerce, Management Assistant, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with Microsoft Office applications and administrative systems.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive, reliable, and eager to learn in a professional environment.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and maintain confidentiality.
• Prior administrative exposure through studies, internships, volunteer work, or student projects is an advantage.

To be eligible for the YES Internship Programme, you must:

• Be between 18 and 29 years old.
• Be currently unemployed.
• Not have participated in a YES4Youth programme previously.
• Be motivated to gain practical workplace experience and develop your professional skills.

Our Offer

Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in the focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.

Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.