Description
At Safaricom PLC, we take pride in continually investing in talent to ensure that we have the best pool of resources in the market and that our interns are equipped with key learning opportunities to expose and develop their skills for the future.
We are pleased to announce internship opportunities for the year 2021 within the STEM disciplines.
Our Internship program runs quarterly i.e. From February to April, May to July, August to October and November to February. Call for applications will only happen once in the year allowing you to indicate which quarter of the year you are available for. This internship will seek to expose you to the various teams within your assigned projects.
As an intern,
You will be exposed to ‘on job training’ and exposure to our experienced leaders throughout the program.
Work closely with different departments across organization
You’ll tackle business challenges that make a real impact. Understand the different problems and solve them through data analytics
You’ll work alongside teams performing real tasks and you’ll develop your skills and build your network in a dynamic environment designed to support your long-term career objectives.
Understand the different problems and solve them through data analytics
Access complex data sets and work with advanced analytical tools
Gain industry experience by working with domain and technology experts
Get knowledge in different Safaricom products and services
Participate in ideation, brainstorming on solving data science problems
Improve your knowledge in Software Engineering, Big Data Engineering and Data Science
Gain understanding of Agile practices and methodologies
Qualifications
In keeping with our current learning needs, we are looking for candidates who meet the criteria indicated below:
You must be either in: Your final year of a Undergraduate Degree in Applied Statistics, Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or closely related studies OR Have completed your Undergraduate studies in the last 12 months OR currently Ongoing Masters/Post graduate studies in an accredited institution of higher learning;
You must be on break from school during the internship period for any of the quarters selected within the year to allow you to fully focus on the internship program (Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm);
Knowledge in any digital vertical within commercial e.g. digital marketing, digital sales, data science will be an added advantage;
Dean’s academic commendation is an added advantage;
You can only select 1 quarter in the year for which you will be available for the internship
Ideal candidate’s requirements:
Desire to gain professional experience and is incredibly eager to learn and explore the corporate environment
Oral and written communication skills, the ability to follow instructions, as well as the ability to challenge the status quo will enhance a successful internship.
As part of the recruitment and on-boarding process the below documents will be required at a later stage.
Letter from your college indicating you are a student there and/or require internship as part of requirement for course completion.
NSSF, NHIF, KRA PIN & Bank account details
Copy of National Identity Card.
Good conduct & CRB certificate (not older than 12 months)
Apply via :
safaricom.taleo.net
