Sales Intern Graduate Program

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

Complete an internship by executing tasks as assigned within a limited and agreed period of time, and with relevant skills and knowledge, contribute to the function's area of expertise.

Responsibilities:

• Be an active part of the department you will work within; the aim of the Internship program is to expose the Intern to as many work processes as possible and develop an appreciation for the department function within the company and understand the internal structures, policies and procedures to ensure you have a good understanding of how the organization operates.

• Learn and understand key business processes by completing practical assignments and tasks to understand the cause and effect of decision making in the business.

• Actively carry out assigned and agreed tasks and activities and participate in improvement projects to contribute to the overall growth and success of the business and follow up and report on agreed Key Performance Indicators.

• Learn, operate and understand our internal IT systems and programs to enhance your expertise on business packages and programs.

• Develop and enhance your soft skills to support the pursuit of personal and organisational goals by participating in internal programmes.

• Communicate and cooperate in a way which contributes to a positive and collaborative work environment.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

Qualifications and Experience:

• Marketing & Sales Degree from a recognised University – essential
• Computer literacy: Ms Office, Excel, Word – essential
• South African citizen - essential

The ideal candidate will:

• want to make a difference,
• bring strong communication and problem-solving skills,
• be approachable and can build strong working relationships,
• enjoy working as part of a team as well as independently
• are quick learners who can manage their time and seek guidance when needed.
• We are seeking dynamic, diverse graduates to be part of our programme.

What we offer:

• Competitive stipend.
• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning. 
• Career development opportunities across multiple geographies. 
• Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores. 
• A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self. 
• A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities.

POSITION INFORMATION

Company:

Jotun Paints South Africa (Pty) Ltd.

Contract Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):

16.06.2026

WHO WE ARE

Jotun’s story in the MEIA region (Middle East, India and Africa) began in 1962, and has grown to include 18 legal entities committed to achieving success and growth of the Jotun Group. Throughout our history, we have focused on providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.

Jotun Paints South Africa (Pty) Ltd., established in 1995, is one of the key markets within the MEIA region. With a production facility, 2 warehouses and a rapidly growing team, we aim to further strengthen Jotun’s position in South Africa through ambitious market growth plans that focus on innovation, efficiency and profitability.

Visit our Career Page to know more about life at Jotun.

Jotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.

If you are applying to a position and require any additional support in the interview process, please let us know how we can accommodate this.  

If you think that this role is what you could be doing next, apply now!