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Are you keen to make an impact?We are looking for a smart, driven and highly capable person to support practical, high-impact work in freight operations, transport systems, research, and the transition to electric trucks in South Africa.This is an ideal opportunity for a strong recent graduate or early-career professional who wants real responsibility, meaningful exposure, and the chance to work on live industry projects with senior stakeholders. This has not been done before, so we need a self-starter with an apettite to learn and to develop new ideas to change how we do things. Role will include:Managing the online learning portal for industry skills and capacity buildingResearching freight operations, logistics systems and transport trendsAnalysing routes, fleet types, commodities and operating patternsBuilding and maintaining Excel models, trackers and structured outputsSupporting project work related to electric truck pilots, freight efficiency and transport decarbonisationAssisting with presentations, reports and project documentsSupporting stakeholder engagement with freight operators, OEMs and other industry playersContributing to future work such as training support, research and project developmentWe are looking for someone who is:Strong analytically and good with detailComfortable with Excel and structured dataClear in writing and communicationProfessional, reliable and able to work independentlyCurious, proactive and able to learn quicklyComfortable engaging with senior people in a professional environmentPreferred background:Degree or near-completion in Logistics, Transport, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Economics, or a related fieldInterest in freight, infrastructure, energy or sustainability will be an advantageWhat matters most:We are not looking for someone with years of experience. We are looking for someone bright, organised, hardworking and able to turn information into useful outputs quickly and professionally.Location:South Africa-based. Durban Contract / project-based role, with potential to continue into further work depending on performance.Compensation:Modest, depending on experience and fit.To apply, please send:Short CV ( 4 pages max)Brief note on why this role interests youYour locationYour availabilityAn example of any analytical, research, Excel or project work you have doneThis role offers unusual exposure to real transport and logistics projects and is suited to someone who wants to build strong experience quickly.

Berea & Musgrave