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Operations Management Intern

GE Vernova


Job Location:

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary
The Operations Management Intern will support the SSA Region operations team in executing day-to-day operational activities improving performance and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This role offers hands-on exposure to operational management reporting project coordination Lean practices and cross-functional collaboration across internal stakeholders.
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.

Job Description

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

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No


Required Experience:

Intern


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