Procurement and Contracting Internship Opportunity at GIZ Pretoria

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, a global leader in international cooperation for sustainable development, is offering a six-month internship in Procurement and Contracting at its Country Office in Hatfield, Pretoria. This office coordinates activities across South Africa, Lesotho, and Eswatini. The position provides hands-on experience in implementing sustainable, efficient, and transparent procurement practices within a high-performing, innovative team.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of GIZ’s Sustainable Procurement Strategy across categories including materials, logistics, events, service contracts, construction, and financing arrangements.
• Develop and maintain supplier and spend data databases and dashboards.
• Generate market intelligence reports and maintain a risk register.
• Review and optimise templates, training manuals, and records management systems.
• Contribute to KPI reporting, identifying trends and piloting new performance metrics.
• Conduct analyses linking the Sustainable Procurement Strategy with national frameworks such as Preferential Procurement Regulations.
• Review Terms of Reference and specifications to ensure alignment with EU, German, and South African public procurement law.
• Enhance digital workflows and knowledge management systems for efficiency.
• Strengthen communication initiatives for internal awareness and supplier engagement.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor of Commerce in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Steps towards or achievement of CIPS accreditation or membership is an advantage.
• 0 to 6 months professional experience in procurement, logistics, events, or supply chain management.
• Excellent ICT and MS Office 365 proficiency, including MS Teams; SAP knowledge is advantageous.
• Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.
• Native English fluency; German language skills are an asset.
• Team-oriented, proactive, adaptable, and interculturally sensitive.

What GIZ Offers

• Exposure to international procurement within a unit that encourages innovation.
• Growth opportunities in a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• The chance to contribute to projects impacting communities across Southern Africa.

This internship is ideal for analytical, detail-driven graduates eager to gain professional experience in sustainable public procurement. It provides the opportunity to develop skills, contribute meaningfully to global initiatives, and build a strong foundation for a career in supply chain and procurement.

Apply here: Intern – Procurement and Contracting – GIZ Pretoria

Applications must include a motivation letter (maximum two pages) and a detailed CV (maximum four pages), clearly indicating nationality. The closing date is 14 November 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.