Operations Management Intern
gevernova · Johannesburg
Job description
About the role
The Operations Management Intern supports the SSA Region operations team in executing day-to-day operational activities, improving performance and driving continuous improvement. The role offers hands-on exposure to operational management, reporting, project coordination, Lean practices and cross-functional collaboration. It suits a motivated, detail-oriented person eager to learn in a global energy business environment.
Key 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
- Analyse operational data to identify trends, gaps and improvement opportunities
- Assist with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and problem-solving
- Take part in Lean/Kaizen events and continuous improvement activities
- Help with administrative tasks, issue logging, basic troubleshooting and reducing manual reporting effort
- Prepare reports, presentations, meeting minutes and leadership updates
- Collaborate with sales, commercial operations, parts fulfilment, quality, procurement and project teams
Required profile
- Recently completed a degree in Engineering, Business Operations, Supply Chain, Information Systems, Business Administration or a related field
- Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional environment
- Attention to detail, proactive and 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
Required skills
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Project planning or reporting tools such as MS Project or Primavera are an advantage
- Familiarity with dashboards, business systems or operational reporting is beneficial
- SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics or similar systems is a plus
- Basic knowledge of ticketing systems, SQL, VBA or PowerShell is useful
What we offer
- 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
- Networking opportunities within GE Vernova's SSA leadership and operations teams
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