SAS Institute (Pty) Ltd South Africa

2016

Graduate Internship Programme Advert

headshots of two SAS interns in discussion
Resumes that don’t show a combination of book smarts and practical experience are not making the cut at most companies. SAS provides an internship opportunities for you to expand your professional network, be mentored by experts in your field, apply your skills to solve actual business problems – and get paid while doing it.
Learn from the best minds in the business and set yourself apart in a competitive job market.

It’s the end of the year and you’re up to your eyeballs in papers, projects and all the other detritus associated with earning a degree. But January is closer than you think. How will you spend it?

How about an internship that offers interesting, challenging work and insight into a great company? Sound appealing? The SAS Graduate Intern Program might be for you.

Our internships are typically a 12-Month, full-time, paid experience in which you learn how to program in SAS and become a Base SAS Certified Professional. You will also receive soft-skills training and work on real-world projects that help you get higher mileage from your classroom education. Along with work projects, you get to network with fellow students and experts in your field. You also get immersed in SAS’ award-winning culture

Person requirements

Applicants must be South African citizens with valid SA ID book
Applicants must be 26 of age or under
We’re particularly interested in candidates who are familiar with statistics and analytics.
Sense of urgency
Good Communication Skills
Applicants must not have participated in previous learnership, graduate or internship programmes as well as no previous work experience

Judgement

Cooperation/Teamwork
Reliability
Flexibility
Problem Solving
Good numerical skills
Highly pro-active and self-motivated
Must have Initiative
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to deal with conflict
Empowerment and Accountability

Qualification Required

Matric and Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Analytics, Risk, Economics
Knowledge of Windows Operating System
Linux and Unix (Optional)

How to apply

For those seeking to get an internship with SAS, it is important to first ascertain whether or not they meet all of the qualifications for such a fellowship. The application process for those who qualify is a simple one as outlined by the information in this article.

Requirements

Copy of your CV and tertiary results transcript or qualifications and graduate testimonials be forwarded to:

Enquiries

0117133423

Closing date: 30 September 2015