Technical Intern at SAS

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.

What you’ll do

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. SAS South Africa recently was named as one of the Top Employers for 2020 and we are excited for interns to be immersed into our award-winning culture. If you are interested in learning more, you can read about Tahseen’s experience as an intern.

What we’re looking for

• Honours or Masters Degree in a related field including:
• Consulting / Customer Advisory - Data Science, Risk, Actuarial Sciences, Statistics, Analytics, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or Economics.
• Ability to join the Internship in January, 2023 for a 12-month program.
• South African Citizen with valid SA ID.
• English Language: fluent in reading, writing and speaking.
• Applicants must have no significant previous work experience and must not have participated in previous graduate or internship programmes.

You’re curious, passionate, authentic and accountable. These are our values and influence everything we do.

Other knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Excellent communication, analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn and work independently, and as part of a team.
• Reliable, flexible and highly pro-active.
• Self-motivated and be able to work under pressure.