Operations Assistant - Graduates (FIXED-TERM FOR 12 MONTHS)

London Stock Exchange Group

  • Johannesburg, Gauteng
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
We are searching for an enthusiastic self-starter to join our new graduate trainee program. As a graduate trainee, your responsibilities include shadowing various staff members, participating in learning experiences, attending meetings and workshops and other working environments to gain practical experience. You should keep an accurate record of your time at the company and be able to pass a competency test at the end of the program.Participants will undergo a 12-month on-the-job training programme that will be relevant to their qualifications.Eligibility for the programme are recently qualified graduates in possession of the below-mentioned qualifications and computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Outlook/ E mail, and Internet).To be successful as a graduate trainee, you should be willing to learn about aspects of the company that lie outside of your department. An outstanding graduate trainee should foster good relationships with staff members and leave a lasting imprint.SOME OF THE TASKS YOU WILL PERFORMConduct thorough research on the company and actively engage in on-the-job training opportunities.Maintain accurate records of administrative documents and manage office equipment inventory.Prepare Purchase Orders (POs) and Purchase Request Forms (PRFs) as needed.Manage vendor setup in Ariba, including updating bank details, processing vendor extensions, and ensuring vendor information remains current.Process invoices using OpenText and monitor their payment status.Participate in meetings, workshops, and team-building activities.Document experiences and maintain a learning log.Compile reports and deliver presentations to colleagues where required.Evaluate existing systems and propose innovative improvements.Foster a positive work environment and build strong professional relationships with team members.Support the Manager through research and administrative assistance.Execute additional administrative tasks as assigned.Collaborate with the Manager on office-related projects.Assist with the handover of equipment to new employees and retrieve equipment from departing staff.Consistently represent the organization with professionalism and integrity, while actively promoting its goals and values in all interactions and activities.Complete evaluations, such as tests or other assessments, at the conclusion of the graduate program.The organization will facilitate all requisite training pertaining to the systems associated with the role.WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRINGA Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree or an equivalent qualification.A valid driver's license.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Excellent research abilities and a willingness to grow.A positive attitude and a growth mindset.Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone’s race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.Please take a moment to read this carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what it’s used for, and how it’s obtained, .If you are submitting as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is essential and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to LSEG are aware of this privacy notice.

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