YES4Youth Programme (Johannesburg and Cape Town)

Introduction

Inteto Connect is seeking five (5) candidates for the YES programme which is a government backed initiative designed to combat unemployment in the country, focusing on previously disadvantaged young South Africans. The Initiative is an 8 month quality work experience, giving the unemployed youth a dignified first chance at work which equips them with a toolkit to be a beacon of hope to their families, household and community at large.

Duties & Responsibilities

Marketing Assistant (Milnerton – Cape Town)

To provide general administrative and practical support to the Marketing team while gaining workplace experience in social media, digital content, and marketing activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with scheduling and uploading social media posts.

• Assist with taking basic photographs and videos for company content.

• Assist with creating simple social media posts and marketing materials.

• Help maintain the company's social media content calendar.

• Monitor social media pages and forward enquiries to the relevant department.

• Assist with researching basic social media trends and content ideas.

• Help keep marketing information, photographs, and digital files organised.

• Assist with basic administrative tasks within the Marketing department.

• Learn and follow company branding and communication guidelines.

Requirements

• Basic computer literacy.

• Must live in & around the Milnerton area.

• An interest in social media, marketing, or digital content.

Installation Assistant – (Milnerton x1 and Samrand x1)

To provide assistance to the Installation team with the preparation, installation, and maintenance of equipment while gaining practical workplace experience under supervision.

Key responsibilities

• Assist technicians with the installation of antennas, RF equipment, cables, and related equipment.

• Prepare tools, equipment, and materials required for installations.

• Assist with carrying, organising, and preparing installation equipment.

• Assist with cable routing, labelling, and basic installation tasks under supervision.

• Assist technicians with basic testing and checking of equipment.

• Keep tools and equipment clean, organised, and safely stored.

• Complete basic installation documentation and checklists.

• Follow instructions provided by the supervising technician.

• Follow all company health and safety requirements.

• Assist with general duties on installation sites as required.

• Must be able to work on heights.

Requirements

• Valid driver's licence would be advantageous.

• Applicants for the Milnerton position must live in or around the Milnerton area.

• Applicants for the Samrand position must live in or around the Samrand area.

• Willingness to work on-site and travel when required.

• No previous RF installation experience required; training and supervision will be provided.

Warehouse Assistant(Samrand)

To assist with the day-to-day activities of the Warehouse and ensure that goods and stock are handled, stored, and prepared correctly.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with receiving and checking incoming goods.

• Assist with unpacking and storing stock in the correct locations.

• Pick and pack customer orders according to instructions.

• Assist with preparing goods for dispatch.

• Assist with loading and unloading deliveries.

• Help keep stock and warehouse areas organised.

• Assist with stock counts and stocktakes.

• Report damaged, missing, or incorrect stock to the supervisor.

• Assist with updating basic stock records.

• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment.

• Follow all warehouse health and safety procedures.

Requirements

• Good attention to detail.

• Must live in and around the Samrand area for the Samrand role.

• Physically able to perform general warehouse duties.

• Able to follow instructions and work as part of a team.

Administrative Assistant (Samrand)

To provide administrative support to the Sales team while gaining practical experience in customer service, administration, and basic sales processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with capturing and updating customer information on the company's CRM system.

• Assist with maintaining accurate customer and prospect records.

• Make basic customer follow-up calls under supervision.

• Assist with contacting potential customers using provided information and scripts.

• Record customer interactions and outcomes accurately.

• Assist the Sales team with general administrative duties.

• Assist with scheduling meetings and appointments.

• Prepare and organise basic sales documentation.

• Assist with compiling daily and weekly activity reports.

• Respond to basic customer enquiries and refer more complex enquiries to the appropriate team member.

• Maintain confidentiality of customer and company information.

• Follow company procedures and instructions.

• Will be required to be a backup receptionist.

Requirements

• Basic computer literacy.

• Must live in & around the Milnerton area.

• Good telephone and communication skills.

• No previous sales or CRM experience required.

Administration and Reporting

• General correspondence and administration completed accurately and timeously

• Email, inbox, and data managed timeously and effectively

• Professional image maintained in all communication

• All reporting and feedback requirements met, and reports completed accurately and timeously, according to company requirements

• Drafting, maintaining, and ensuring adherence to departmental processes and standard operating procedures

• Supply statistics and information as requested.

Values and Conduct

• The Poynting brand: we value the promotion of the brand by maximizing exposure of brand symbols and colors on products in marketing. We ensure our behaviour and products embody the brand with the promises outlined here.

• Innovation, use of MVPs and agile development methodologies are core values to create user-relevant products. We value similar methodologies to streamline internal functions and to galvanise and empower sales partners and provide creative marketing support.

• Fearless Initiative and Risk-Taking: We cherish bold and assertive employees and teams who dare to take initiative and embrace calculated risks. We celebrate failures as steppingstones to progress and forgive mistakes that result from genuine efforts to advance our business.

• Teamwork and Synergy: Vulnerability, honesty, mutual trust, and integrity are nurtured and demanded as these are key drivers of team excellence.

• Diversity and Inclusion: We embrace diversity and strive to provide equal opportunities to all, recognizing the substantial commercial and internal benefits it unlocks. We actively eliminate biases that hinder company diversity.

• Global citizens: We value and take care of our environment, employees, other stakeholders and want to enrich societies around us. We welcome and immerse ourselves in different world cultures since this is key to achieving our Vision.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Must be an Employment Equity candidate in accordance with South Africa’s Employment Equity legislation.

• Must be between 18 and 30 years of age and must not turn 31 during the programme.

• Must have a Grade 12 / Matric qualification.

• A tertiary qualification will be considered an advantage, but is not essential.

• Must be available to commit to an 8-month contract.

• Monthly stipend: R6,000.00 .

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Good listening and basic problem-solving skills.

• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Friendly, approachable and comfortable working with people.

• Able to work effectively as part of a team.

• Reliable, punctual and willing to learn.

• Basic computer literacy will be advantageous.

• No previous work experience is required; relevant training and workplace exposure will be provided.

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