Company: RATP Dev (Gauteng Operations)
Industry: Public Transportation, Logistics & Mobility Systems
Location: 1 Alsatian Road, Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa
Positions Available: 2 x Graduate Internships
Contract Duration: 12 to 24 Months Fixed-Term
Remuneration: R6 000,00 – R6 500,00 Gross per Month
Posted Date: 24 July 2026
Closing Date: Thursday, 30 July 2026
About RATP Dev & The Finance & Supply Chain Division
RATP Dev is a global public transport powerhouse operating high-capacity transit and rail networks across 10 countries—most notably operating and maintaining South Africa’s premier high-speed rail network, the Gautrain. To ensure round-the-clock operational reliability, RATP Dev manages extensive vendor networks, complex procurement pipelines, and strict financial control systems.
Operating out of the Midrand facility, the Finance & Procurement Department is opening two Graduate Intern vacancies. This 12 to 24-month structured program offers recent commercial and logistics graduates immersive hands-on exposure across corporate accounting, supplier administration, purchase order processing, and audit compliance.
Key Responsibilities & Commercial Exposure
Under the direct supervision of the Finance Manager and Procurement Specialists, the Graduate Interns will deliver operational support across five key commercial pillars:
1. Financial Accounting & Data Capturing
- Invoice Processing: Verify, capture, and process incoming supplier invoices against corresponding delivery notes and purchase orders.
- Data Entry: Maintain high-accuracy entries across general ledgers, accounts payable registers, and routine financial logs.
2. Reconciliations & Reporting Support
- Ledger Reconciliations: Assist with routine bank, supplier, and balance sheet reconciliations to identify and resolve account variances.
- Month-End / Year-End: Support senior accountants with month-end closing routines, journal entries, and the compilation of management reports.
3. Procurement Administration & Vendor Management
- Purchase Orders: Handle purchase requisitions and convert approved requests into official purchase orders (POs).
- Vendor Onboarding: Support supplier vetting, maintain accurate vendor master records, and ensure ongoing vendor compliance.
4. Audit Preparation & Internal Governance
- Document Retrieval: Pull, organize, and archive financial records, contracts, and supporting vouchers for internal and external audits.
- Governance Adherence: Ensure all transactional workflows strictly comply with internal financial controls and supply chain governance policies.
5. Asset & Contract Management
- Record Maintenance: Assist with physical asset tagging, inventory count verifications, and contract register updates.
Candidate Profile & Minimum Entry Requirements
To qualify for this graduate intake, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Academic Qualification: A completed National Diploma, Higher Diploma, or Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Financial Management
- Accounting
- Supply Chain Management / Procurement
- Economics
- Business Management (with a clear finance or procurement major focus)
- Experience Level: No previous work experience required (Recent graduates who completed their qualification within the last 1–2 years are encouraged to apply).
- Numerical & Software Baseline: High numerical accuracy, analytical thinking, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (particularly MS Excel).
- Language Proficiency: Fluent in written and spoken English.
- Location: Based in or able to commute reliably to Midrand, Gauteng.
Desirable Personal Attributes & Competencies
- Absolute Integrity: Uncompromising commitment to ethics, accuracy, and confidentiality when handling financial records.
- Analytical Thinking: Strong numerical ability to identify variances during ledger reconciliations and invoice verifications.
- Organized & Reliable: Meticulous attention to detail when archiving documents and managing tight reporting deadlines.
- Proactive & Collaborative: A self-motivated team player who takes initiative and thrives under structured supervision.
Career Advice for RATP Dev Applicants
- Highlight MS Excel and Accounting Skills: Financial and procurement screeners prioritize candidates who are comfortable with numbers. On your CV, explicitly mention your proficiency with MS Excel functions (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, SUMIFS), alongside core accounting principles like debits/credits, double-entry bookkeeping, or purchase order matching.
- Detail Relevant University Coursework: Since no formal work experience is required, use your CV to detail practical modules completed during your studies—such as Auditing, Cost & Management Accounting, Logistics & Purchasing Management, or Taxation.
- Emphasize Compliance & Ethics: Procurement and finance roles require high trust. Highlight personal attributes such as attention to detail, adherence to policies, and document organization right in your professional summary.
Sample Interview Preparation Questions
Finance & Procurement Technical Questions
- Question (Three-Way Matching): “In procurement and accounting, what is ‘three-way matching’ between a Purchase Order, Receiving/Delivery Note, and Supplier Invoice, and why is it critical for internal control?”
- Question (Reconciliation Logic): “If you are performing a supplier statement reconciliation and notice a discrepancy between our internal ledgers and the supplier’s balance, what initial steps would you take to investigate the difference?”
Behavioral & Operational Questions
- Question (Attention to Detail): “How do you maintain high numerical accuracy when capturing dozens of financial invoices or updating purchase requisitions under tight time constraints?”
- Question (Audit Readiness): “External auditors require specific supporting documents for historical transactions. How would you approach organizing and retrieving these records systematically?”
How to Apply
To insert your profile into the RATP Dev Finance & Procurement Graduate talent pipeline, assemble your application package immediately.
Compile your Updated CV, a clear copy of your South African ID, and certified copies of your National Diploma / Degree & Official Academic Transcripts into a single PDF file.
Click the application gateway below to submit your credentials before the deadline on Thursday, 30 July 2026.