Commercial Intern - Johannesburg, South Africa - Wabtec

Wabtec

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Johannesburg, South Africa

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail.

Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world.

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It's not just about your careeror your job title it's about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world.

Do you want to go into uncharted waters do things that haven't been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

Commercial Intern - Position Description

Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified, experienced people for consideration for the vacancy mentioned here below.

Post:
Commercial Intern (24 Months Contract)

Number of Positions: 1 Position

Department:
Commercial

Reporting to:
Senior Director, Key Account Management

Primary Purpose of Role:
Providing research, data analysis and an administrative function to the commercial team.

Primary Objectives:

Conducting market analysis of various aspects of the rail transportation industry in Southern Africa
Value chain mapping of the rail transportation industry
Researching and reporting on SA's 3rd party access to the rail network and the North-South Corridor program by the Southern African Rail Association (SARA)
Data analysis on procurement patterns on rolling stock maintenance by existing customers
Preparation of proposals in response to adhoc requests for quotations (outside of core Equipment and Freight Services businesses)
Preparation and review of presentations and reports
Participation at industry events (conferences/exhibitions)

Formal Education/Training

Industrial Engineering Degree

Essential work skills

Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows
Proficiency in English
Wellorganized and responsible with an aptitude in problemsolving
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
A team player with high level of dedication
Customer Service orientated

Person Specification

High standard of numeracy, accuracy with attention to detail
Ability to work independently, cooperatively as part of a team
A team player with flexible approach and a willingness to learn
A selfstarter who is proactive and can set and achieve goals
Ability to recognize potential risks to the firm that should be escalated

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world's toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles people like you Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.