Job: Technical Intern

Company : SAS; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

SAS invites recent university graduates to join a 12-month, full-time internship in Johannesburg, South Africa. You will gain hands-on experience, work on real-world projects, and be mentored by experts while being paid for your time in a dynamic analytics environment.

Applicants should hold an Undergraduate, Honours or Master’s degree in Data Science, Risk, Actuarial Sciences, Statistics, Analytics, Engineering, CS, Information Systems or Economics, and be able to start on February 1, 2025.

Qualifications

• An Undergraduate Degree, Honours or Masters Degree in the fields listed above.
• Ability to join the Internship on February 1, 2025 for a 12-month program.
• South African Citizen with valid SA ID.

Education

Undergraduate/Honours/Masters in Data Science, Risk, Actuarial Sciences, Statistics, Analytics, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or Economics

Job description

Technical Intern-2027 Graduate Internship Program (Johannesburg)

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Date: 12-8-2024

Are you a problem solver, explorer, and knowledge seeker – always asking, “What if?” If so, then you may be the new team member we’re looking for. Because at SAS, your curiosity matters – whether you’re developing algorithms, creating customer experiences or answering critical questions.

Curiosity is our code, and the opportunities here are endless.

SAS provides internship opportunities for you to expand your professional network, be mentored by experts in your field, apply your skills to solve actual business problems, and get paid while doing it.

Learn from the best minds in the business and set yourself apart in a competitive job market.

About the job

We’re looking for recent university graduates that are excited about building their skillsets further. These positions are a 12-month, full-time internship opportunity based in Johannesburg, South Africa. This is a paid experience where interns will be part of a dynamic team within a cutting-edge technology organization. You will receive soft-skills training and work on real-world projects that help you get higher mileage from your classroom education. You will also network with fellow students and experts in your field. We are excited for interns to be immersed into our award-winning culture.

What we do

We’re the leader in analytics. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence. Our curiosity fuels innovation, pushing boundaries, challenging the status quo and changing the way we live.

About Our Consulting Team

The SAS Professional Services Champions design, customize, and implement solutions for Artificial Intelligence, IoT, Risk Management, Customer Intelligence, Fraud Management, and Viya. They serve as the primary point of contact for customers during delivery, acting as tireless problem solvers who are curious, passionate, and team-oriented. These professionals turn challenges into opportunities and bring internal SAS colleagues together to enhance customer experience and value. They build strong relationships by becoming trusted advisors to our customers.

What we’re looking for

An Undergraduate Degree, Honours or Masters Degree in the following fields: Data Science, Risk, Actuarial Sciences, Statistics, Analytics, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or Economics.

Eligibility & Requirements

Ability to join the Internship on February 1, 2025 for a 12-month program.

South African Citizen with valid SA ID.

English Language: fluent in reading, writing and speaking.

Applicants must be South African citizens with a valid SA ID document, have no significant previous work experience and must not have participated in previous graduate or internship programmes.

Applicants must not be older than 30 years old.

Additional Information

Recruitment will be managed line with SAS’ affirmative action measures in accordance with the Employment Equity Act and as such candidates from designated groups will be preferred.