GE Vernova

Operations Management Intern

GE Vernova  •  Johannesburg, ZA (Onsite)  •  10 days ago
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Job Description

Job Description Summary

The Operations Management Intern will support the SSA Region operations team in executing day-to-day operational activities, improving performance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This role offers hands-on exposure to operational management, reporting, project coordination, Lean practices, and cross-functional collaboration across internal stakeholders.

The internship is designed for a motivated, detail-oriented individual who is eager to learn, contribute to operational excellence, and gain practical experience in a global energy business environment.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

  • Support daily management sessions and Monthly Operating Reviews by preparing materials, tracking actions, and documenting outcomes
  • Assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of operational projects and initiatives
  • Monitor and report on regional KPIs across Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC)
  • Support operational dashboards, reporting tools, and performance tracking processes
  • Analyze operational data to identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities
  • Assist in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and problem-solving for operational performance issues
  • Participate in Lean/Kaizen events and support continuous improvement activities
  • Assist with system-related administrative tasks, issue logging, basic troubleshooting, and reducing manual reporting effort
  • Prepare reports, presentations, meeting minutes, and leadership updates
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including sales, commercial operations, parts fulfilment, quality, procurement, and project teams
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Education:

Recently completed a degree in Engineering, Business Operations, Supply Chain, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.

Required Skills:

  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Experience with project planning or reporting tools such as MS Project, Primavera, or similar tools is an advantage
  • Exposure to dashboards, business systems, or operational reporting is beneficial
  • Familiarity with SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar systems is a plus
  • Basic knowledge of ticketing systems, SQL, VBA, or PowerShell would be useful
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional environment
  • Strong attention to detail and a proactive, adaptable mindset
  • Interest in Lean thinking, process improvement, and operational excellence
  • Prior internship or project experience in operations, project management, or related fields is a plus, but not required
  • Must be eager to learn, humble, approachable, and team-oriented
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What You'll Gain:

  • Hands-on experience in operations management and project coordination
  • Exposure to Lean, SQDC, RCA, and continuous improvement methodologies
  • Coaching and Mentorship from experienced operations and project professionals
  • Opportunity to support real business projects with measurable impact
  • Practical experience working across operations, quality, procurement, and project teams
  • Exposure to operational reporting, documentation, and performance management processes
  • Networking opportunities within GE Vernova’s SSA leadership and operations teams

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

GE Vernova

About GE Vernova

GE Vernova is a purpose-built energy technology company on a mission to electrify to thrive and decarbonize the world.

It is made up of three businesses -- Power, Wind, and Electrification -- with focus on accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life.

The world needs more energy, smarter energy. With energy demand expected to grow by more than 50% in the next 20 years, we are continuously innovating to meet the moment…like we have for the past 130 years. The Energy of Change and relentless optimism are what drive us – it’s about never giving up and seeing what’s possible so that we deliver the energy technologies the world needs right now and for generations to come.

GE Vernova’s attitude and edge is embedded in its name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver.

Together, we have the energy to change the world.

Industry
Energy & Utilities
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Boston, Massachusetts
Year Founded
Unknown
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