Amazon Web Services: 2024 Internship Programme in Cape Town
Job Summary
Amazon Commercial Services (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd is recruiting for the 2024 Internship Programme.
Closing date: on-going
Location: Cape Town
This internship is full-time (40 hours/week) for 12 months and is based in Cape Town.
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.
Job Responsibilities
You will provide inputs to written proposals, and guide our approach to building regions in response to emerging customer needs and unique opportunities.
In this role, you will be at the forefront of AWS solutions. A technical background is required along with the ability to convey complex technical concepts in written and verbal communications.
Technical Business Developers will scale their perspective from opportunities and implementation to strategies for large public sector customers or geographic regions.
We value the ability to proactively and productively engage in discussions with stakeholders, across AWS, with differing perspectives, opinions, and priorities while driving to solutions that best serve our customers.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
Undergraduate currently in their final year enrolled in an accredited University/College pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in IT, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.
Preferred Qualifications
– Understanding of cloud computing and distributed systems.
– Ability to analyze quantitatively, problem-solve, and scope business requirements.
– Ability to deliver initiatives from conception through completion.
Careers at Amazon Web Services
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.
How to Apply
Every day will be filled with developing new skills and achieving personal growth. Interested?
Submitting your application takes less than 10 minutes and cover letters are not required. You will just need to attach your CV and answer a questionnaire.
Selected candidates will be invited to a sales online assessment. If successful, you’ll attend to two rounds of virtual interviews, which take place on the same day.
Interviews consist of behavioural questions and a case study, focusing on our Leadership Principles. The entire recruitment process typically takes 3 to 4 weeks.
Do note that the selection process and timelines are subject to change, and vary with role and location.