Logistics Specialist Internship, Data Center Operations at Amazon Web Services

Description

• Roles starting from March 2026 in South Africa.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS) is growing rapidly, and we are looking for Logistics Specialist Interns to join our Data Centre team.
• This position will support our procurement and supply chain operations. Work prioritization, organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to react quickly are critical to being successful.
• As an intern, you will participate in our 6 months internship program in our Cape Town area Data Centres.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• You will have the opportunity to join a creative, dynamic team of Logistics Specialists, dedicated to providing our customers with a world class customer service. Be a part of operating the world’s largest cloud computing infrastructure.

Duties include:

• Monitor inventory levels to ensure that proper stock levels are maintained
• Receive parts, maintain inventory, and check-out parts
• Loading and unloading shipments and transporting parts between different locations.
• Maintain precise records of all commodities going in and out of company
• Amazon internships are full-time (40 hours/week) for 6 months, starting in March 2026. This position requires the intern to report to work onsite on a daily basis. Intern schedules are typically day schedules, Monday-Friday. A full time position could involve day, evening, or weekend shifts and on-call rotations.
• In line with applicable legislation, preference will be given to eligible applicants from designated groups (that is, Black people (used as a collective term for Africans, Coloureds, Indians and Chinese) women, and persons with disabilities who are citizens of South Africa). Appointments will be made on merit and in accordance with organisational requirements).
• Unemployed before joining the internship program.
• Under 35 years old at the time of application.
• Qualification must be from an accredited institution of higher education. Must have completed a higher education qualification in a related field (Minimum NQF level 4-6 qualification).
• Note: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. For an update on your status, or to confirm your application was submitted successfully, please login to your candidate portal. Please note that we are reviewing a high volume of applications and appreciate your patience.

Mentorship & Career Growth

• Our team is dedicated to supporting new team members in an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. Projects and tasks are assigned in a way that leverages your strengths and helps you further develop your skillset.

Inclusive Team Culture

• Here at AWS, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally.
• We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences.

Work/Life Harmony

• Our team puts a high value on work-life harmony. It isn’t about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.

Key job responsibilities

• Responsibilities can include manual tasks such as assembling, addressing, stamping and arranging for the shipment of merchandise and materials.
• They may also assist in daily scheduling of deliveries and pick-ups to and from production locations. In handling incoming shipments, they may have to unpack boxes and verify contents.
• The Logistic Specialist Intern will be required to keep precise records of all commodities going in and out of company.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds unassisted; and participate in group lifts for 36 pounds or more.
• Must be able to lift loads of up to 49 pounds and carry them for short distances.
• Continuously climb and descend stairs safely (applies to sites with stairs).
• Reach and stretch to position equipment and fixtures while maintaining balance.
• Push or pull heavy objects into position.