British American Tobacco (BAT) extends an invitation to ambitious graduates to apply for the BAT Graduate Internships Programme for the year 2024/2025. This programme offers an exciting opportunity to embark on a career journey with one of the world’s foremost leaders in the tobacco industry.
If you possess a strong desire to learn, innovate, and thrive in a dynamic professional setting, BAT encourages you to seize this opportunity and submit your application today.
BAT Graduate Internships Overview:
- Seniority Level: Global Graduate
- Function: Operations
- Salary Range: Competitive Salary + Excellent benefits + Market leading bonus
- Location: Heidelberg, Gauteng, South Africa
About British American Tobacco (BAT)
- BAT is committed to creating A Better Tomorrow through innovation and passion.
- A Global Top Employer with 53,000 employees across more than 180 markets.
- Brands sold in over 200 markets, manufactured in 44 factories spanning 42 countries.
- Newly established Tech Hubs driving innovation in strategic locations globally.
- Recognized as a diversity leader and sustainability champion.
Role Objectives
- An 18-month fast-track to management tailored for high-potential individuals with international exposure.
- The Global Graduate Programme – Operations focuses on developing Manufacturing, Corporate, and Commercial skills.
- Exposure to various operational areas including Manufacturing, Planning, Logistics, Procurement, Service, and Product Innovation.
- Collaboration across challenging markets and complex projects, fostering a global manufacturing team ethos focused on efficiency and integration.
What the Global Graduate Programme Offers
- A personalized development plan aimed at preparing graduates for managerial roles post-programme.
- Immediate accountability through impactful projects within a progressive business environment.
- World-class leadership training at the Global BAT Academy alongside peers and senior professionals from around the world.
- Learning opportunities from industry experts and interactions with BAT professionals.
- Dynamic and multinational work environment promoting growth and development.
Essential Experience, Skills, and Knowledge
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Management, or related fields.
- Less than 3 years of post-graduate experience.
- Demonstrated leadership through extracurricular activities.
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting.
- Intercultural competencies gained from international experiences.
- Self-motivation, initiative, and a drive to succeed.
- Willingness to relocate nationally and/or internationally as required.
Competencies:
- Collaboration, diversity, and teamwork are fundamental to BAT’s culture.
- Emphasis on leveraging differences to strengthen collective capabilities and achieve business objectives.
- BATSA promotes diversity and inclusion, prioritizing candidates from designated groups to align with Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging strategy and Employment Equity plan.
BAT Graduate Internships Application Process
- Complete the Online Application Form
- Fill out the online application form with your personal details, educational background, and any relevant work experience.
- Upload Documents
- Upload your updated CV/resume, academic transcripts (if available), and any other supporting documents as required.
- Answer Motivational Questions
- Provide concise responses to motivational questions about your interest in the BAT Global Graduate Programme and relevant skills.
- Review and Submit
- Review all information entered for accuracy and completeness before submitting your application.
Equal Opportunity Employer
- BATSA practices equal opportunity employment and values a diverse workforce.
- Candidates are cautioned against fraudulent job solicitations requesting payment for visa, work permits, or pre-employment checks.
Prospective candidates are thanked for considering the Global Graduate Programme in Operations. BAT encourages ambitious and talented individuals to advance their career journey by completing the online application process. This marks the beginning of their pathway to potentially joining a vibrant global team committed to innovation and excellence within the tobacco industry.
BAT eagerly anticipates reviewing all applications and potentially welcoming successful candidates to contribute to the vision of creating A Better Tomorrow.