Specialist - BBBEE Internship

Job description

**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 a Solution Area Specialist Intern, you will work with customers to understand their business priorities and technology needs while supporting Microsoft's mission to help organizations achieve more through digital transformation. You will collaborate with sales, technical, and customer success teams to identify opportunities, position Microsoft solutions, and contribute to customer outcomes. 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: - Research customer organizations, industries, and market trends to better understand customer priorities and business challenges. - Support customer engagements by helping identify business needs and opportunities for Microsoft solutions. - Collaborate with account teams, technical specialists, partners, and customer success teams to support customer outcomes. - Help position Microsoft solutions by connecting technology capabilities to customer business objectives. - Assist with pipeline development, opportunity management, and account planning activities. - Act as the voice of the customer by sharing customer insights and feedback with internal stakeholders. - Develop knowledge of Microsoft's solution areas, including Azure, Security, Modern Work, Copilot, Data & AI, and Business Applications. **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 Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Commerce, Economics, or a related field. - Fluency in English. - Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. - Proficient verbal and written communication skills. - Passion for technology and customer engagement. #EiP #MCAPSEiP 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)