Van Schaik Bookstore is looking for a strategic, innovative leader to join our team as an Intern. This role requires a driven individual who values respect, is well-informed, strives for excellence, embraces creativity, and operates with the utmost integrity.

Position:

18 Month Internship

Main Responsibilities:

• Customer services at the counter
• Handling of customer enquiries: telephone, fax and e-mail
• Handling quotations for individual customers, institutions and libraries
• Applying the company’s customer service policy at all levels
• Processing of new and inter-branch stock
• Customer service and processing customer enquiries at the pay point
• Maintain administrative process (customer orders, pro-formas, enquiries)
• Perform Ad-hoc tasks as required by the store manager
• Attend events to market the brand

Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills- both verbal and written
• Good computer skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Willingness to learn, take initiative, and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Requirements:

• Must be a South African citizen
• Must have completed a business- or retail-related N6 certificate.
• Must be under 35 years old
• Recently certified ID and qualifications.
• Must be able to commit to 18 months.
• MS Office proficiency.
  

Nice to have:

• Driver’s License

Job Type & Contract Length:

Successful graduates will be expected to enter an 18-month contract.

Remuneration:

• TBC