Operations Management Intern

AL7852 GE Vernova South Africa (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 112,000; Part time

Job summary

GE Vernova South Africa (Pty) Ltd invites applications for an Operations Management Intern in the SSA region, based in Johannesburg. The role offers hands-on exposure to operational management, reporting, Lean practices, and collaboration across internal stakeholders.

You will support daily operations, KPI tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives while gaining practical experience in a global energy business environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Business Operations, Supply Chain, Information Systems, Business Administration or related field.
• Strong proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with project planning/reporting tools (MS Project, Primavera) is advantageous.
• Exposure to dashboards, business systems or operational reporting.
• Familiarity with SAP, Oracle, Salesforce or MS Dynamics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support daily management sessions and Monthly Operating Reviews by preparing materials, tracking actions, and documenting outcomes.
• Assist with planning, coordination, and execution of operational projects and initiatives.
• Monitor and report on regional KPIs across Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC).
• Support operational dashboards, reporting tools, and performance tracking processes.
• Analyze operational data to identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Assist in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and problem-solving for operational performance issues.
• Participate in Lean/Kaizen events and support continuous improvement activities.
• Assist with system-related administrative tasks, issue logging, basic troubleshooting, and reducing manual reporting effort.
• Prepare reports, presentations, meeting minutes, and leadership updates.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including sales, commercial operations, parts fulfilment, quality, procurement, and project teams.

Education

Engineering / Business Operations / Supply Chain / Information Systems / Business Administration degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

MS Project

Primavera

SAP

Oracle

Salesforce

Microsoft Dynamics

SQL

VBA

PowerShell

Job description

Job Description Summary The Operations Management Intern will support the SSA Region operations team in executing day-to-day operational activities, improving performance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This role offers hands-on exposure to operational management, reporting, project coordination, Lean practices, and cross-functional collaboration across internal stakeholders. The internship is designed for a motivated, detail-oriented individual who is eager to learn, contribute to operational excellence, and gain practical experience in a global energy business environment.

Job Description Responsibilities:

• Support daily management sessions and Monthly Operating Reviews by preparing materials, tracking actions, and documenting outcomes
• Assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of operational projects and initiatives
• Monitor and report on regional KPIs across Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC)
• Support operational dashboards, reporting tools, and performance tracking processes
• Analyze operational data to identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities
• Assist in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and problem-solving for operational performance issues
• Participate in Lean/Kaizen events and support continuous improvement activities
• Assist with system-related administrative tasks, issue logging, basic troubleshooting, and reducing manual reporting effort
• Prepare reports, presentations, meeting minutes, and leadership updates
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including sales, commercial operations, parts fulfilment, quality, procurement, and project teams

Education:

Recently completed a degree in Engineering, Business Operations, Supply Chain, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.

Required Skills:

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience with project planning or reporting tools such as MS Project, Primavera, or similar tools is an advantage
• Exposure to dashboards, business systems, or operational reporting is beneficial
• Familiarity with SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar systems is a plus
• Basic knowledge of ticketing systems, SQL, VBA, or PowerShell would be useful
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional environment
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive, adaptable mindset
• Interest in Lean thinking, process improvement, and operational excellence
• Prior internship or project experience in operations, project management, or related fields is a plus, but not required
• Must be eager to learn, humble, approachable, and team-oriented

What You'll Gain:

• Hands-on experience in operations management and project coordination
• Exposure to Lean, SQDC, RCA, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Coaching and Mentorship from experienced operations and project professionals
• Opportunity to support real business projects with measurable impact
• Practical experience working across operations, quality, procurement, and project teams
• Exposure to operational reporting, documentation, and performance management processes
• Networking opportunities within GE Vernova's SSA leadership and operations teams

Additional Information

• Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, 'GE', in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. 'Ver' / 'verde' signal Earth's verdant and lush ecosystems. 'Nova,' from the Latin 'novus,' nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com