Account Tech Strategist - BBBEE Internship

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**Overview** Come build community, explore your passions, and do your best work at Microsoft with thousands of university interns from every corner of the world. This opportunity will allow you to bring your aspirations, talent, potential, and excitement for the journey ahead. As an Account Technology Strategist (ATS) Intern, you will provide technology guidance to customers and help orchestrate collaboration between customers and Microsoft teams to drive digital transformation. You will work with business and technology decision-makers to understand business challenges, identify opportunities, and map Microsoft solutions to customer priorities. You will learn how technology strategy, cloud transformation, AI, security, and modern workplace solutions help organizations achieve their business goals. At Microsoft, Interns work on real-world projects in collaboration with teams across the world, while having fun along the way. You’ll be empowered to build community, explore your passions and achieve your goals. This is your chance to bring your solutions and ideas to life while working on cutting-edge technology. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. **Responsibilities** About the Programme The Microsoft South Africa BBBEE Internship Programme offers talented graduates the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop professional and technical skills, and receive mentorship while working on meaningful projects. As part of Microsoft's commitment to skills development, transformation, and inclusive economic growth, interns are empowered to learn, grow, and make an impact while building the foundation for their future careers. Responsibilities: - Partner with Account Teams to understand customer business priorities and technology challenges. - Support technology discussions with customers and help position Microsoft solutions that drive business value. - Research customer industries, market trends, and digital transformation opportunities. - Assist in developing customer technology roadmaps, presentations, and solution recommendations. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales, solution architects, technical specialists, and customer success teams. - Contribute to account planning activities and help identify opportunities for customer growth and innovation. - Learn how Microsoft Azure, Security, Modern Work, Business Applications, and AI solutions enable customer transformation. **Qualifications** **Programme Eligibility:** - Applicants must be South African citizens and meet the eligibility requirements of the Microsoft South Africa BBBEE Internship Programme. - Currently pursuing (final year with no more than 6 months remaining) or have completed a Bachelor's degree in the last 6 months in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Data Science, Business Information Systems, or a related field. - Fluency in English. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. - Passion for technology, innovation, and customer engagement. - Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. #EiP #EiPMCAPS This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. --- Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about [**requesting accommodations.**](https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html)