Small Enterprise Foundation (SEF) Graduate Programme (Tzaneen)

The Small Enterprise Foundation (SEF) offers an opportunity to individuals with Degrees in Social Sciences, Business Administration, Economics, Bcom Commerce, Development studies Statistics, Auditing, Human Resources, Bachelor of science and IT.

The Graduate Programme is a 12 month training and development programme aimed at recent graduates with a commitment to the elimination of poverty in Tzaneen and a passion for changing the world. During the Small Enterprise Foundation (SEF) Graduate Programme, successful candidates will have the opportunity to gain hands on experience within the most famous South African Microfinance Organisation (MFI) and an internationally recognized organization in the field of microfinance.




The aim of the Small Enterprise Foundation (SEF) Graduate Programme is to enable young graduates to cover key roles and assume responsibility in the future of SEF. Personal and interpersonal skills will develop hand in hand with business skills. While learning different tasks and covering diverse responsibilities within the SEF organization, successful candidates will have the opportunity to relate with several positions within and outside the organisation. Also, the Small Enterprise Foundation (SEF) Graduate Programme will involve working both in the head office (Tzaneen) and in the rural areas where SEF operates. This experience will provide our graduates with a solid experience to ensure a flourishing career within the organization.

LOCATION: Limpopo (Tzaneen)
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Fixed Term/ Full Time
EE/AA, Non EE/AA




STRUCTURE OF THE GRADUATE PROGRAMME

ROTATIONAL SCHEDULE
Successful candidates will be in a 6 months rotational programme which will give them the opportunity to acquire hands-on experience in all the departments of the organisation. These include Operations, Administrations, Finance, Quality Assurance, Training, Human Resources, Research and Development, IT and Management Office.

DEPARTMENTAL SPECIALIZATION
During the second half of the Graduate Programme, the successful candidates will be assigned to one of the department, based on their personal interests and the organisation’s needs. This will assure relevant practical exposure to a specific department and allow the candidate to strengthen applicable and useful skills to cover future roles within the organization.




DEGREE WE CONSIDER
Social Sciences, Business Administration, Economics, Bcom Commerce, Development studies Statistics, Auditing, Human Resources, Bachelor of Science and IT. Project Management, Honours and Masters Degree will be an added advantage

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
• Strong academic record-average of 65% throughout the course
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good analytical skills
• Ability to work in a team, as well as independently
• Advanced computer literacy-Microsoft Office Package
• The ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Self-confident and self-motivated
• Proven leadership skills and self-starter
• Applicant must be a South African citizen with a valid ID document




HOW TO APPLY
Applications open on the 1 March 2019 and closes on the 31 August 2019
To apply, email your concise CV, cover letter and academic transcript to: HRmanager@sef.co.za or nteseng.modisadife@sef.co.za

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. No late or incomplete applications will be considered