SANRAL (South African National Roads Agency) is offering an exciting internship opportunity in the Design and Construction department. This position provides invaluable support to a centralized project team across multiple projects, with a focus on administrative services, project coordination, and fostering positive relationships with stakeholders. Interns will be stationed in various provincial offices, including Gauteng, Eastern Cape, and Kwa-Zulu Natal.
Internship Objective
The internship aims to develop and enhance skills in project administration, ensuring interns gain valuable exposure while contributing to SANRAL’s objectives. Interns will assist with day-to-day project-related activities, administrative support, and document management, all while receiving mentorship from experienced project managers and engineers.
Key Responsibilities
Interns will provide vital assistance in a variety of administrative and project support tasks, which include:
- Administrative Support: Assist the engineering team with day-to-day administrative tasks, including drafting letters, agendas, and minutes from project meetings.
- Document Management: Ensure timely compilation and uploading of documents to SANRAL’s document management system (EDMS), including consultant tender documents and project presentations.
- Meeting Participation: Attend and participate in project meetings, taking minutes and ensuring accurate, timely reporting of key discussions and decisions.
- Tender and SCM Support: Assist project managers with tender clarification presentations and communicate necessary technical corrections to the Supply Chain Management (SCM) team for inclusion in addenda.
- Travel Arrangements: Help organize travel arrangements for local and international trips, including arranging visas, travel insurance, and memos.
- Project Information and Audit Support: Ensure the availability of project information for both internal and external audits, maintaining a well-organized system for efficient access.
Minimum Requirements
Candidates should meet the following requirements:
- Educational Qualification: National Diploma in Project Management and/or Civil Engineering.
- Experience: No prior work experience required, making this the perfect opportunity for recent graduates to gain practical experience.
- Location: Applicants must be based near SANRAL’s offices, which will be taken into consideration for placement. Available positions are located in the following offices:
- Gauteng Provincial Office: 38 Ida Street, Menlo Park, Pretoria (3 positions)
- Eastern Cape Provincial Office: 20 Shoreward Drive, Baywest, Port Elizabeth (1 position)
- Eastern Cape Provincial Office: Ndwendwe Lodge, Flagstaff Office (1 position)
- Kwa-Zulu Natal Provincial Office: 58 van Eck Place, Mkondeni, Pietermaritzburg (2 positions)
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted by 25 August 2025. To apply, please visit the SANRAL recruitment portal or contact the relevant office for further details. Remember to include all necessary documentation, including your CV and educational qualifications.
SANRAL offers a dynamic and supportive environment where interns can develop essential skills, gain industry experience, and network with professionals across various sectors of infrastructure and civil engineering. This internship provides not only hands-on experience but also an excellent foundation for future career opportunities in the industry.
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