About the job

Growing What Matters Starts With You

Corteva Agriscience™, the world’s first dedicated agriculture start-up, serves to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come. Our employees fulfill this purpose everyday by building/participating in an inclusive culture where we encourage each other to stay curious, think differently, act boldly and do what’s right for our customers, our co-workers, our partners and our planet. With over 20,000 team members from 130 countries, innovating in 140 world class R&D facilities, we have the resources, leadership heritage and partner ecosystem to make a meaningful impact now and into the future.

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We’re hiring for Administrative Intern – Commercial Department

Learn how you can be our voice in the conversation about the future of agriculture.

As Administrative Intern you will be responsible for providing administrative and operational support to the commercial team, ensuring smooth coordination of processes, accurate documentation, and effective communication between internal departments and external partners.

You Will Be Part of Growing Team

You will join a dynamic commercial team, driving business growth through efficient operations, supplier coordination, and data-driven support that enables seamless sales processes and customer satisfaction.

Your Challenge

• Administrative Support
• Manage promotional items in storeroom as needed.
• Schedule courier tasks.
• Request purchase orders on SAP Ariba system.
• Schedule meetings, arrange with travel and accommodation arrangements.
• Assist in filing documentation on the internal SharePoint site.
• Handle correspondence (emails, phone calls) professionally and promptly.
• Ad hoc tasks.
• Commercial Coordination
• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely delivery of goods/services.
• Provide support to sales teams with admin tasks as needed.
• Data Management
• Generate reports for management.
• Update CRM systems and ensure data integrity.
• Assist Business Integilgence specialist with PowerBI data entry.
• Assisting in coordination of Stock on Hand reports from distributors.
• Compliance & Quality
• Ensure adherence to company policies, legal requirements, and industry standard.

Key Stakeholders And Interactions

You will work closely with the commercial team, sales representatives, and suppliers, while coordinating with internal departments such as procurement, finance, and logistics to ensure smooth operations.

Location:

Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa

To Grow What Matters, You Will Need

• Diploma or Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, or related field.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and CRM systems.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  

Who Are We Looking For?

• Curious, bold thinkers who want to grow their careers and be part of a winning team
• Market shaping individuals who want to transform the agriculture industry to meet the world’s growing need for food
• Collaborators who thrive in a diverse, inclusive work environment
• Innovators who bring initiative and fresh ideas that drive our business into the future and make us an industry leader
  

Growing What Matters Starts With You… What We Can Offer To Help You Grow?

• Opportunity to be part of a global industry leader working to discover solutions to the most pressing agricultural challenges of our time
• Challenging work assignments that grow your skills, capabilities and experiences
• Opportunities for international rotations and relocation that will expand your global view and cultural experience
• Diverse, inclusive work environment where employees bring their whole selves to work and feel heard, valued and empowered
• Dedicated and customized resources to help grow your professional skills, industry expertise and personal perspectives.
• Joining us is a natural opportunity to strengthen your professional network through valuable relationships.
• Support the health and well-being of every employee by offering world-class benefits, meaningful work and competitive salary
• Performance driven culture with a strong focus on speed, efficiency and agility
  

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