Program Overview Are you a problem solver, explorer, and knowledge seeker always asking "What if?" At SAS, a global leader in Data Analytics and AI, your curiosity matters. The 2027 Technical Intern Program in Johannesburg offers recent university graduates a paid, 12-month opportunity to expand their professional networks, receive hands-on mentorship from industry experts, and apply advanced academic skills to real-world business challenges. Through this hybrid internship program in the Consulting and Customer Advisory division, you will gain practical soft skills, technical exposure to enterprise-grade analytics software, and work alongside the best minds in data, machine learning, and AI. Core Values & Culture SAS is consistently recognized globally by Forbes, Fast Company, and Newsweek for its inclusive, award-winning culture (#SASlife). SAS looks for dynamic early-career professionals who embody four core values: Curious: Driven to ask deeper questions, explore continuous learning, and innovate. Passionate: Energetic about turning complex data into impactful insights. Authentic: Bringing unique perspectives to add to the team culture. Accountable: Dedicated to taking ownership of tasks and delivering reliable outcomes. Key Responsibilities As a Technical Intern in Consulting & Customer Advisory, your daily activities will include: Collaborating with cross-functional technical teams to support data transformations, algorithm development, and predictive modeling. Translating raw customer data into actionable business intelligence using SAS technologies. Participating in specialized technical and soft-skills training modules designed to enhance your professional development. Working on live customer advisory projects, tackling real business problems across financial, analytics, and risk domains. Engaging actively in peer networking and collaborative problem-solving within a supportive hybrid team environment. Qualifications & Academic Requirements Applicants must hold or be completing an Undergraduate Degree, Honours, or Master's Degree in one of the following academic fields: Data Science / Analytics Computer Science Mathematics / Statistics Actuarial Sciences / Risk Management Economics Eligibility Criteria To qualify for consideration, candidates must satisfy all of the following requirements: Citizenship: Must be a South African Citizen with a valid South African ID document. Age Limit: Must be 30 years old or younger. Start Date: Must be fully available to start the 12-month, full-time program on 1 February 2027. Experience Level: Must have no significant prior work experience and must not have participated in a previous graduate or internship program. Language Skills: Fluent in English (reading, writing, and speaking). Work Setup: Ability to work in a Hybrid operational model out of the Johannesburg office. Desired Knowledge, Skills & Attributes Strong analytical, mathematical, and logical problem-solving capabilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. High adaptability with the self-motivation to learn new tools independently. Strong interpersonal skills with a commitment to team collaboration. Ability to perform under pressure and manage tasks in a fast-paced technology landscape. Equity & Diversity Statement Recruitment for this role is managed in line with SAS’ affirmative action measures and in accordance with the Employment Equity Act (EEA). Candidates from designated groups will be preferred.