Data Engineering Intern

Job description

We are looking for a Data Engineering Intern who is passionate about data, cloud technologies, and problem-solving. This role offers hands-on exposure to enterprise-scale lead management, sales, customer, and operational data within a fast-paced call centre environment. The candidate will demonstrate analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities, together with being a self-motivated learner that is curious, inquisitive and detail-oriented. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced Data Engineers and Analytics professionals to support the development of data pipelines, improve data quality, and help deliver reliable data products that enable business decision-making. Exposure to Microsoft Azure, modern data engineering practices, and data management principles will form a key part of the internship experience

Requirements

• Must be a South African Citizen.
• Must have a National Senior Certificate (Grade 12).
• Completed, a degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of databases and SQL.
• Must have a clear criminal record.
• Must have a clear ITC record.
• Must be between the ages of 18 and 35.
• Must NOT currently be employed or participating in another internship or learnership programme.

Responsibilities

• Completed, a degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of databases and SQL.
• Exposure to programming concepts, preferably Python.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Eagerness to learn new technologies and develop a career in data engineering

Application tips

• •Highlight your practicals, projects and any volunteer work.
• •Confirm you are an unemployed graduate — most internships require it.