Supply Chain Management Internship – Apply now!

📍 Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
🏢 Company: Syngenta Crop Protection
📄 Job Type: Internship
🏭 Department: Supply Chain Management
📅 Closing Date: 05 January 2026

🏢 About Syngenta Crop Protection

Syngenta Crop Protection is a global leader in agricultural innovation, supporting farmers from planting through to harvest. With headquarters in Switzerland and operations worldwide, Syngenta delivers sustainable crop protection solutions that help ensure food security while minimising environmental impact. The company combines science, technology, and operational excellence to drive efficiency across agricultural value chains.

🎯 Role Purpose

The Supply Intern will support Syngenta South Africa’s supply chain operations by assisting with order processing, demand planning activities, and supply documentation management. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented and analytical graduate who is eager to gain practical exposure to supply chain management within a multinational agricultural organisation.

🎓 Programme Objectives

This internship programme is designed to provide structured workplace exposure and professional growth. The intern will:

• Gain hands-on experience by contributing to real supply chain projects

• Work closely with experienced professionals across supply, planning, and operations

• Develop an understanding of agricultural supply chain processes

• Apply academic knowledge to real-world operational challenges

• Build analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills

• Prepare for future career opportunities within Syngenta

📌 Key Responsibilities

• Assist with order processing and supply coordination activities

• Support demand planning through data analysis and reporting

• Maintain accurate supply chain documentation and records

• Assist with tracking supply performance and key metrics

• Support communication between supply chain stakeholders

• Contribute to process improvements within the supply function

• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and documentation standards

🎓 Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management (BCom Supply Chain) or equivalent

• Strong academic performance with a minimum of 70% in major subjects

• Strong analytical and organisational skills

• Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel

• High attention to detail and accuracy

🧠 Required Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking ability

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

• Strong planning and time-management skills

• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work effectively within a team

📄 Best CV Tips for This Internship

• Highlight supply chain, logistics, or operations coursework

• Emphasise analytical skills and Excel proficiency

• Include any exposure to planning, data analysis, or process improvement

• Demonstrate attention to detail and organisational ability

• Keep your CV structured, concise, and results-focused

• Show eagerness to learn and interest in supply chain operations

⚖️ Employment Equity

Syngenta is committed to Employment Equity, diversity, and inclusion. All appointments are made in alignment with the company’s Employment Equity Plan, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.