Strategy and Research Intern

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Description

The Strategic Projects and Administrative Support Officer will play a vital role in supporting research, strategic planning, and administrative functions within the organization. This role requires strong analytical skills, organizational abilities, and a high level of confidentiality to assist in the execution of research projects, cross-departmental initiatives, and daily administrative operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in collecting and analyzing data for various research projects
• Conduct literature reviews and summarize key information
• Assist in compiling and present research findings in reports and presentations
• Collaborating with team members and stakeholders to gather information, share insights, and contribute to strategic projects
• Support the verification process of performance information
• Collaborate with different departments to gather necessary data
• Assisting in the preparation of reports, presentations, and documentation related to strategic projects and initiatives
• Organizing and maintaining databases, spreadsheets, and other documentation related to strategic plans and projects
• Provide administrative assistance in Qualifications Development projects
• Maintain documentation related to Qualifications Development updates
• Provide administrative support for Chamber Operations meetings and events
• Coordinate communication between Chambers Operations and stakeholders
• Coordinate interaction between the department and other departments, management, employees, and other stakeholders
• Handling various ad-hoc tasks and assignments as required to support the overall strategic planning efforts of the organization
• Providing general administrative support such as scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and handling correspondence
• Schedule meetings and other appointments on behalf of the department
• Ensure that the department adheres to all organisational deadlines
• Supporting project managers in organizing meetings, tracking project milestones, and ensuring deadlines are met
• Answer calls and handle enquiries as far as possible
• Ensure efficient administration within the department
• Process travel related documents for the department
• Develop and maintain a filing system
• Keep information in own area of work confidential
• Collate all departmental meeting minutes
• Provide assistance with departmental meeting agenda compilation and distribution thereof

Qualifications

• National Senior Certificate or equivalent certification, at a minimum NQF 4
• National Diploma or equivalent qualification (NQF 6) in Internal Audit, Business Administration or Public Administration or Public Management or Monitoring and Evaluation or a social sciences research qualification

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