Operations Management Intern
Johannesburg - South Africa
Job Summary
The internship is designed for a motivated detail-oriented individual who is eager to learn contribute to operational excellence and gain practical experience in a global energy business environment.
Responsibilities:
- Support daily management sessions and Monthly Operating Reviews by preparing materials tracking actions and documenting outcomes
- Assist with the 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 processes
- Analyze operational data to identify trends gaps and improvement opportunities
- Assist in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and problem-solving for operational performance issues
- Participate in Lean/Kaizen events and support continuous improvement activities
- Assist with system-related administrative tasks issue logging basic troubleshooting and reducing manual reporting effort
- Prepare reports presentations meeting minutes and leadership updates
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders including sales commercial operations parts fulfilment quality procurement and project teams
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Education:
Recently completed a degree in Engineering Business Operations Supply Chain Information Systems Business Administration or a related field.
Required Skills:
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel Word and PowerPoint
- Experience with project planning or reporting tools such as MS Project Primavera or similar tools is an advantage
- Exposure to dashboards business systems or operational reporting is beneficial
- Familiarity with SAP Oracle Salesforce Microsoft Dynamics or similar systems is a plus
- Basic knowledge of ticketing systems SQL VBA or PowerShell would be useful
- Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional environment
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive 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 but not required
- Must be eager to learn humble approachable and team-oriented
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What Youll Gain:
- 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
- Practical experience working across operations quality procurement and project teams
- Exposure to operational reporting documentation and performance management processes
- Networking opportunities within GE Vernovas SSA leadership and operations teams
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
GE Vernova's Asset Performance Management software can help you increase asset reliability, minimize costs and reduce operational risks. View a demo today.