Letsema Consulting is partnering with the Government and Labour in the YES (Youth Employment Services) Programme (www.yes4youth.co.za). In terms of our participation, we are looking to employ the services of a foundation Assistant/Intern.
Candidates who are registered online with the YES programme and meet the qualifying criteria are welcome to apply for this job opportunity. The position is a fixed term 1year contract and the terms and guidelines for Employers under the YES programme will be adhered to.
YES CANDIDATES ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE PROGRAMME:
- Black South African citizens
- Between 18 – 35 years old
- Currently Unemployed
Please note, if you have been qualified by the YES programme, we will require written proof of this. Refer to the link below to register with the YES initiative:
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Our company is in the business of Management Consulting and is partnering with the Government and Labour in the YES (Youth Employment Services) Programme (www.yes4youth.co.za). In terms of our participation, we are looking to employ the services of Foundation Assistant/Intern.
Candidates who are registered online with the YES programme and meet the qualifying criteria are welcome to apply for this job opportunity. The position is a fixed term 1year contract and the terms and guidelines for Employers under the YES programme will be adhered to.
YES CANDIDATES ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE PROGRAMME:
Black South African citizens
Between 18 – 34 years old
CURRENTLY UNEMPLOYED
Please note, if you have been qualified by the YES programme, we will require you to provide written proof of this. Refer to the link [URL Removed] to register with the YES initiative
JOB PURPOSE
This is an entry level position aimed at supporting the Foundation team achieve its objectives. The assistant will be responsible for ensuring the administrative requirements of the Foundation are met and will be given increased responsibility as impact is demonstrated. Please see details below with regards to typical duties, skills and experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Development of Presentations and Documents for internal consideration
- Liaise with stakeholders for execution of small projects
- Data collection and analysis
- Research
- Development and maintenance of databases
- Event organising and planning
- Development of Business Cases for potential projects
- Conduct monitoring and evaluation
- Minute taking
- Provide support on various consulting or longer term operational projects
KEY CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CANDIDATE
To succeed in this position, you must have:
- Outstanding records of academic and managerial or professional achievement
- Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and individually when required
- Ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization
- Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively – both verbally and in writing
- Emotional intelligence, problem solver and pays attention to details
Open to feedback or criticism and people orientated
QUALIFICATIONS
- Relevant degree
- Demonstrating above skillsets
Desired Skills:
- Planning And Organising
- Project Management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Interpersonal Communication
- Monitoring and Evaluation
Desired Qualification Level:
- Degree
About The Employer:
MORE ABOUT LETSEMA
Letsema, founded in 1996, is a black-owned management consulting firm at the heart of a diversified investment group.
The word “Letsema” is of Sotho origin, meaning people coming together to work for a common purpose. This sense of collective effort towards a shared vision is our underlying.
With long-term thinking and a broad base of skills, intellect and IP, we aim to contribute meaningfully to the betterment of society. Each leg of our business – Consulting, Investments and Foundation – reinforces the other, setting them apart and making them stronger.
Letsema strives to utilise its skills, resources, expertise and capabilities to bring to life it’s philosophy of “Business as a catalyst for social change”. We do this through the activities of the Letsema Foundation and the broader Letsema family.
At Letsema, we are a family where no two people look the same. The Letsema family has a shared purpose of using business as a catalyst for social change. This philosophy originated from the conviction that business and society cannot continue to operate independently but instead are intrinsically inter-connected. Our philosophy is manifested through the development of strong partnerships.