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Trainee – Business Strategy & Planning

Internship
  • Black River
  • Not disclosed
  • Posted Jul 23, 2026
  • Closing 23/08/2026

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Job Summary

The Trainee- Business Strategy & Planning will support the team in administrative coordination, research, stakeholder engagement and document preparation. The role contributes to the effective implementation of strategic initiatives by ensuring efficient follow-up, structured documentation and quality research support.


DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administrative & Coordination Support

  • Provide general administrative support to the Business Strategy & Planning team.

  • Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes, and follow up on action items.

  • Maintain organised digital filing systems and ensure documents are updated and accessible.

  • Assist with coordination of internal reviews, workshops, and stakeholder meetings.

Research & Data Support

  • Conduct desk-based research on industry trends, competitors, and strategic topics.

  • Support data collection, consolidation and basic analysis to assist in decision-making.

  • Help prepare dashboards, simple data summaries, and management insights.

Document Formatting & Preparation

  • Prepare, format and proofread documents, reports, letters, and presentations.

  • Consolidate inputs from different stakeholders and ensure consistency in formatting and messaging.

  • Assist in the preparation of briefing notes, templates, and standard documentation.

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Liaise with internal departments and external partners for information gathering and coordination.

  • Support the follow-up on outstanding tasks, submissions, and approvals.

  • Assist in maintaining effective communication channels and ensuring timely updates.

Process Improvement & Support

  • Assist in mapping processes and identifying areas for enhancement.

  • Support implementation of improved administrative and documentation processes.

  • Help track KPIs and update monitoring tools as required.

Support to Strategic Projects

  • Provide administrative and research support for ongoing strategic initiatives.

  • Assist in monitoring project timelines, deliverables, and documentation.

 Other Duties:
  • Any other cognate duties as may be necessary in the circumstances and/or required by the employer.


Minimum Requirements:
  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance Management, Economics, Strategy, or related field.
  • No prior full-time experience required; previous internship or project-based exposure in research, administration, or business support is an advantage.

Required Skills:
  • Strong organisational and administrative skills.

  • Good research, analytical and report-writing abilities.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively.

  • Attention to detail, reliability, and a proactive attitude.