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<div><br></div><p><strong><span style="font-size: xx-large; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Graduate</span></strong></p> <br><br> <p>Would you like to be part of the most international company in the world? A company operating in more than 220 countries worldwide and has been pioneering cross-border express shipping since 1969.  Would you like to be part of a business that connects people across the globe and want to make a difference? Then waste no time and join our amazing team at DHL Group. DHL Global Forwarding, Freight (DGFF) is the Group's air, ocean, and road freight specialist. We offer standardized transport as well as highly specialized end-to-end solutions to customers in a wide range of industries globally.</p> <p>We have an exciting opportunity for unemployed youth to join our <strong>Graduate Programme</strong> for the 2026 intake. The successful applicants will be offered a 12-month contract at our <strong>DHL Global Forwarding Offices in Johannesburg .</strong></p>   <p><strong><br><span style="font-size: large; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">In this Graduate position<br><br></span></strong></p> <ul> <li>You will under direct supervision, support delivery of company’s processes and activities to optimize service and performance.</li> <li>You will perform assigned tasks of generally repetitive nature for documentation such as receiving, reconciling, consolidating/ summarizing documents and information.</li> <li>You will support/ maintain operational systems as per instructions.</li> <li>You will execute back-office duties such as scanning, filing, reporting, etc.</li> <li>You will follow defined processes, systems and methods for delivery of assigned tasks.</li> <li>You will support and interact primarily with colleagues of own team.</li> <li>You will communicate information that requires little explanation or interpretation.</li> <li>You will address task-related issues appropriately to maintain work relationships.</li> </ul>   <p><strong><br><span style="font-size: large; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Now, here’s what we need from you</span></strong></p>   <ul> <li>Relevant Transportation and Logistics, Business or Marketing qualification</li> <li>You must be between the age 20 to 30 years</li> <li>Must be a South African citizen.</li> <li>Must not be currently employed or studying.</li> <li>Computer Knowledge (MS Office) will be an advantage.</li> <li>Selection will be done in terms of the Company's Employment Equity Policy</li> </ul> <p><strong><br><span style="font-size: large; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Qualifications:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li>Sales and Marketing</li> <li>Logistics & Transportation Management</li> <li>Supply Chain Management</li> <li>Business Management</li> <li>Mechanical Engineering</li> <li>Finance</li> </ul> <p><strong><br><span style="font-size: large; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">We offer:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li>Opportunities in a global company where you can contribute your ideas and skills to move towards our shared goals.</li> <li>Possible further career development</li> </ul> <p><strong><br><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Why join DHL Global Forwarding?</span></strong></p>   <p>We are part of DHL Group, the world’s leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries. Visit our career site on the web at <a href="https://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home/careers.html">https://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home/careers.html</a></p>     <p>Our <strong>TOP EMPLOYER prestigious certification</strong> attests to our best-in-class efforts to attract and retain talent by fostering a positive work environment and encouraging personal and professional development among employees. The development of talented women in our organization will be a focus for us and an important part of our DGF Strategy 2025. </p>   <p>We aspire to become the undisputed leader in our industry, <strong>when people think of forwarding; we want them to think DGF </strong>because we have:</p>   <ul> <li>The<strong> largest global network</strong> with more than 30,000 passionate employees</li> <li>The most <strong>efficient processes</strong> and <strong>fastest response times</strong></li> <li>The <strong>best solutions</strong> and <strong>best customer service</strong></li> </ul>   <p><strong>Our Vision: </strong>The Logistics Company for the World.</p> <p><strong>Our Mission: </strong>Excellence. Simply Delivered.<br><strong>Our Purpose: </strong>Connecting People, improving lives.<br><strong>Our Values: </strong>Respect & Results<br><strong>Our Goals: </strong>Employer, Provider, and Investment of Choice, Living Responsibility</p>   <p><em>DHL Global Forwarding is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. </em></p>          

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