Commercial Graduate Programme

About the job
Start your career as a Commercial Graduate at Vopak and contribute to social themes such as energy security and energy transition. We offer you a working environment that is safe and pleasant and where equality, diversity and satisfaction are of paramount importance.

Vopak SA’s Commercial Graduate Programme is designed for dedicated and driven individuals who are capable of excellent communication skills, exceptionally good academic performance and leadership potential. The successful graduate will go through a 12-months training programme which includes On-the-Job Personal and career Development with the goal to build a solid career foundation.

Ready to develop yourself and make a positive impact? Improve the world and start as Commercial Graduate at Vopak.

What will you do as a Commercial Graduate?

The Commercial Graduate will support the Commercial department to maximize revenues by tracking contract performance, assess and suggest practical solutions to achieve 100% commercial occupancy and attract higher product throughput, handle administrative responsibilities and monitor day-to-day activities that impact directly on revenue performance.

What do we offer you?

Competitive stipend with support allowances
Wellness Agenda that authentically connects and cares for our people and promotes work/life balance
Great working environment & a diverse and inclusive culture
Cross functional team projects & experiential learning for maximized business learning and development
Support with Portfolio of Evidence required if needed to obtain your qualification
12 months fixed term contract

What do we expect from you as a Commercial Graduate?

Pre-requisite: Require work integrated learning experience in order to obtain qualification.
Commercial or Technical University graduate (Junior degree minimum requirement) or related qualification
An excellent academic record (Average of 65% and above)
Good communication skills
Good interpersonal skills
Good Excel skills
Ability to work under pressure

What to look forward to in the Graduate Program?

You are going to experience that we care & dare: We are empathetic. We know when to lead and know when to let others lead. We attract, grow and coach future leaders.

We aim to communicate in a clear & authentic way. We solicit feedback, ask and listen, learn and unlearn.

You will grow with your team: Whatever our role, we support business, in a thoughtful way, to create value for our teams and our clients. We embrace new ways of working applying digitalization to provide solutions.

We lead the We: We have a passion for winning and growing as a team. We inspire people to deliver a joint performance. We create an inclusive environment where different thoughts, generations, cultures and experiences are valued and encouraged.

Your Graduate Program Will Include The Following Exposures

Revenue Management and reconciliations (Invoiced amounts)
Coordinate data regarding revenue budget and Flash report input
Liaison with internal departments and provide required contract information
Assist with reporting for internal and external stakeholders
Customer inquiry management and Management of Change (MOC) support and coordination
Maintenance of Contract information and master data
Assist with Contract renewals and Month-end reporting
Assist with Annual Escalations adjustments
Assist with monitoring individual customer performance in line with contract
Contributes to meeting or exceeding the overall revenue objectives
Assist in developing and Implementation of marketing plans for customer revenue growth and increased throughput
Systematically analyses contracts, including revenue analysis and determination of fair market value for services offered
Determines and optimizes value and pricing of services offered
Make suggestions to capture additional throughput and present information
Identifies and plans for mitigation of commercial and business risks

Want to start as Commercial Graduate at Vopak? Are you ready to share your vision and contribute to Vopak South Africa? Then start as a Commercial Graduate and apply now!