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Microsoft

8d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Software Engineering
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Johannesburg

AI generated summary

  • You must be pursuing or have a degree in Computer Science or IT, fluent in English, and legally authorized to work in South Africa.
  • You will engage with resources to resolve technical issues, support sales processes, analyze customer interactions for strategy development, and assist in product demonstrations with senior guidance.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing or recently graduated from a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
  • Must be Fluent in English
  • Must be a legally authorised to work in South Africa.

Responsibilities

  • Engages other resources, leveraging basic resource knowledge, for key areas of technology as needed to overcome technical blockers on assigned technology set.
  • Engages in partner sell-with scenarios by contributing to the facilitation of technical engagements and partnering with colleagues to manage the sales process.
  • Reviews customer interactions and raises competitive information to account teams to contribute to development and landing of compete strategies.
  • Contributes to demonstrations (e.g., proof of concept [POC] sessions) of solutions based on specific Microsoft products through initial engagements and coaching from senior colleagues. Leverages partner/customer teams as needed to prove product capabilities and integration into customer environment.

FAQs

What is the start date for the internship?

The internship starts in September 2025.

How long does the internship last?

The duration of the internship is 12 months.

What type of degree is required for this internship?

Candidates must be currently pursuing or have recently graduated with a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Is this internship available to international students?

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in South Africa to be eligible for this internship.

What will the interns be working on during the internship?

Interns will engage with customers to guide technical decisions, leverage sales strategies, contribute to demonstrations, and collaborate on real-world projects.

Are interns required to be fluent in any specific language?

Yes, intern candidates must be fluent in English.

What kind of projects will interns work on?

Interns will work on real-world projects that involve collaboration with teams across the globe, focusing on Microsoft technology and customer digital transformation.

Does Microsoft offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities?

Yes, Microsoft provides assistance and reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities during the application process.

Will interns receive any training or coaching?

Yes, interns will receive coaching from senior colleagues to help them in contributing to demonstrations and overcoming technical blockers.

Is this position inclusive of all backgrounds?

Yes, Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from all backgrounds without regard to various protected characteristics.

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Microsoft

Technology
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1975
Founded Year

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