The industry organisation, Fresh Produce Exporters Forum, runs a number of initiatives to bring about transformation in the fresh fruit export industry. The FPEF Graduate Placement Program places high calibre graduates in junior commercial, logistics and technical (post-harvest quality management) roles at various South African fruit export companies for one year, potentially leading to long term career opportunities. The aim of this programme is to integrate a growing group of talented young individuals into the commercial and operational heart of the industry . Intern responsibilities analysing fruit quality reports when received from overseas clients, capturing them on the system, identifying the root cause of the quality issue and challenging the validity of the claim as relevant, communicating with clients to challenge/better understand claims, communicating with growers to explain claims. The job is office-bound and there is a high level of routine admin involved. Intern requi...