Operations Management Intern

GE Vernova, Inc.; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. offers an Operations Management Internship in the SSA region. The role provides hands-on exposure to daily management, lean practices, and cross-functional collaboration with internal teams.

You will help prepare materials for reviews, track actions, and support operational projects while learning to drive continuous improvement. The internship targets motivated graduates in Engineering or related fields who want practical experience in a global energy business.

Qualifications

• Recently completed a degree in Engineering, Business Operations, Supply Chain, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and able to learn new tools quickly.
• Experience with project planning or reporting tools is an advantage.

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 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.

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Collaboration

Lean thinking

Education

Engineering or related degree

Tools

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
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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
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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