Intern – DHL Group | Cape Town, Western Cape

September 25, 2026 Vickworld

DHL Group, through Hillebrand Gori, is inviting applications for an Intern position in Cape Town, Western Cape. This opportunity is suited to candidates looking to gain practical workplace experience in administration, import and export operations, logistics, customer service and business support.

Hillebrand Gori is part of DHL Global Forwarding and specialises in beverage logistics, including the movement of beer, wine and spirits across international markets.

Intern Job Opportunity

The successful intern will support the administration of import and export plans and processes. The role includes assisting with documentation, data management, reporting, customer-related activities and compliance with established business processes.

The intern will work under supervision while gaining exposure to DHL business processes and logistics operations.

Key Responsibilities

The Intern will be responsible for:

Providing day-to-day administrative support to the department and project teams.
Assisting with meetings, agendas and other administrative arrangements.
Performing assigned routine tasks to support team members.
Gathering, entering and validating data.
Collecting standard information for recommendations, decision papers and presentations.
Preparing routine reports and updates.
Sharing routine information, results and analysis with relevant teams.
Maintaining and updating files according to standard procedures.
Supporting import and export documentation and processes.
Assisting with preparation and clearance of documentation through relevant authorities.
Supporting customers with information relating to import and export operations and regulations.
Following company processes, policies and compliance requirements.
Identifying recurring routine issues and escalating matters to the supervisor when necessary.
Supporting other business and administrative activities as assigned.

Skills

Candidates with knowledge or skills in the following areas may be considered:

Office Administration
Scheduling
Procurement
Purchasing
Invoicing
Data Entry
Reporting
Accounting
Inventory Management
Facilities Management
Event Planning
Vendor Management
Process Improvement
Change Management
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Stakeholder Management
Business Processes
Feedback and communication
Telecommunications
DHL business knowledge

Qualifications and Requirements

Education Level:
Vocational / Specialized / Technical / Certification

Experience:
Less than 2 years

The position is suitable for candidates seeking to develop practical experience in a professional logistics and business environment.

About Hillebrand Gori

Hillebrand Gori is a specialist beverage logistics company within the DHL Group. The business operates across regions including the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle East & Africa.

The company focuses on logistics solutions for beverages and connects producers, businesses and customers through international supply chains.

Location

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Position

Intern

Company: Hillebrand Gori – A DHL Global Forwarding Company
Industry: Logistics / Freight Forwarding / Beverage Logistics
Experience: Less than 2 years
Education: Vocational / Specialized / Technical / Certification
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through the official DHL Group careers platform and follow the application instructions provided for the Intern vacancy.

Applicants should ensure that their qualifications, skills and experience are accurately reflected in their application and CV.

Note: The closing date was not included in the vacancy information provided above. Applicants should check the official DHL Group careers listing for the current closing date and application status.

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