Macsteel Shipping Internship Programme – Apply now!

Job Details

🏢 Company: Macsteel
📌 Job Title: Intern – Shipping
🧾 Reference Number: MCS260205-1
📍 Location: Boksburg, Gauteng, South Africa
📅 Closing Date: 12 February 2026
⏳ Contract Type: Internship (12 months)
🕒 Work Type: Full-time
👥 Positions Available: 1

Company Overview

Macsteel is one of South Africa’s leading suppliers of steel and value-added services, operating across multiple sectors of the economy. With a strong focus on operational excellence, compliance, and skills development, Macsteel is committed to developing young talent through structured internship programmes that provide meaningful workplace exposure.

Job Overview

The Intern – Shipping role is a 12-month intensive internship designed to provide practical exposure to shipping, imports, exports, and logistics operations. The successful candidate will support the Shipping Department with administrative and operational tasks while gaining hands-on experience in documentation, shipment tracking, and logistics coordination.

Responsibilities

• Perform general administrative duties within the Shipping Department

• Assist with receiving and reviewing sales orders

• Prepare and process customer shipping documentation

• Ensure delivery notes align with export documentation

• Update and maintain transport rate registers

• Assist with shipment tracking and status updates

• Review sales orders against delivery notes

• Assist with issuing credit notes where required

Qualifications

Education

• National Diploma or Degree in:

  • Logistics

  • Supply Chain Management

  • Shipping

  • International Trade or a related field

Experience

• No prior work experience required

• Must be available to commit to 12 months of practical training

Skills

• Strong administrative and organisational skills

• Ability to communicate effectively in English (read, write, speak)

• Attention to detail and accuracy

• Basic understanding of logistics and shipping processes

• Ability to work in a structured, deadline-driven environment

CV Tips for This Role

• Clearly state your qualification and logistics/shipping focus

• Highlight any exposure to imports, exports, or logistics modules

• Emphasise administration, documentation, and accuracy

• Keep your CV 2–3 pages, professional, and well-structured

• Attach all required documents — missing documents will disqualify you

Benefits of Working at Macsteel

• Monthly paid internship stipend

• Hands-on exposure to real shipping and logistics operations

• Structured workplace learning within a corporate environment

• Opportunity to build a strong foundation in imports and exports

• Potential future career opportunities within the Macsteel Group

Company Policy

• Recruitment is fair, merit-based, and legally compliant

• Internal candidates are considered before external applicants

• Only candidates meeting all minimum requirements will be considered

• Incomplete applications will not be reviewed

How to Apply

📎 Required Documents:

• Updated CV

• Certified copy of ID

• Certified copy of Diploma/Degree certificate

• Proof of banking details (bank letter)

• SARS tax registration letter