Supply Chain Graduate

Corruseal Group; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Corruseal Group invites graduates to join a two-year Supply Chain Management Graduate Program located in Prospecton, Durban. The program offers rotational exposure across planning, procurement, production, warehousing, logistics, customer service, inventory, finance and decision-making to build future leaders.

Participants are appointed on a fixed-term contract with potential for permanent offers after completion, designed for high-potential graduates with analytical ability and commercial

Qualifications

• Minimum average of 70% across final two years of study
• Consistent academic performance
• Completion of qualification within prescribed minimum period

Responsibilities

• Rotate through key operational and commercial areas to understand planning, procurement, production, warehousing, logistics and more
• Develop practical business, operational and leadership capability for a career in Supply Chain Management
• Engage in continuous improvement and problem solving across the value chain

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Curiosity

Ownership

Resilience

Education

BCom Honours: Supply Chain Management

BCom Honours: Logistics Management

BEng: Industrial Engineering

Job description

Supply Chain Graduate

Job Posting Location: Prospecton

Division: SUPPLY

Start Your Supply Chain Career in Manufacturing

The Supply Chain Management Graduate Program is a structured 2-year development program designed to build future Supply Chain leaders through practical exposure across the full manufacturing value chain. Candidates are appointed on a Fixed Term Contract with the view of being made permanent offers on successful completion of the program.

Participants will rotate through key operational and commercial areas of the business, developing an understanding of how planning, procurement, production, warehousing, logistics, customer service, inventory management, finance, and operational decision‑making interact to create value.

The program is designed for high‑potential graduates with strong analytical ability, commercial awareness, and an interest in solving complex business problems.

Preferred Qualifications

• BCom Honours: Supply Chain Management
• BCom Honours: Logistics Management
• BEng: Industrial Engineering

Equivalent Qualifications Considered

• Bachelor of Science: Economics
• BCom Honours: Economics
• Other quantitative, operations, logistics or supply chain related qualifications

Academic Requirements

• A minimum average of 70% across the final two years of study
• Consistent academic performance
• Completion of qualification within the prescribed minimum period

Skills And Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability
• Curiosity and a willingness to learn
• Sound judgement and decision‑making ability
• Commercial awareness
• Strong communication skills
• Accountability and ownership
• Resilience in fast‑paced environments
• Ability to collaborate across teams and functions
• Honest and ethical behaviour

Learning Outcomes

Customer Service & Demand Management

• Understanding customer requirements and service commitments
• Managing OTIF performance and service delivery
• Understanding the role of forecasting and demand planning

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Supply planning and procurement processes
• Supplier performance management
• Cost, quality, service and risk trade‑offs

Inventory & Warehouse Management

• Inventory planning and optimisation
• Working capital management
• Warehouse operations and material flow
• Waste identification and reduction

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Production planning processes
• Capacity utilisation
• Supply‑demand balancing
• Bottleneck identification and resolution

Logistics & Distribution

• Inbound logistics
• Load planning and transport optimisationDistribution network performance
• Customer delivery management

Commercial & Financial Acumen

• Income statement and balance sheet interpretation
• Budgeting and cost management
• Inventory valuation and working capital
• Understanding business profitability drivers

Continuous Improvement

• Lean principles
• Waste elimination
• Root cause analysis
• Process optimisation and performance improvement

Why join Corruseal

This programme provides exposure to the full manufacturing value chain and offers graduates the opportunity to develop the practical business, operational, and leadership capability required to build a successful career in Supply Chain Management.

Kindly note only applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted and first preference will be given to internal applicants. All positions will be filled in accordance with our Employment Equity plan. We also encourage people with disabilities to apply. If you have not heard back from us 14 days after the advert has closed, please consider your application as unsuccessful.