Location: Observatory, Cape Town (Office-based)
Contract: 12-month internship
Stipend: Market related
Start Date: 1 September 2026
Closing Date: 7 August 2026
Are you a recent graduate ready to launch your career in technology and digital transformation? African Ideas is opening its doors to 5 talented interns for a 12-month program built around Microsoft’s Power Platform ecosystem — Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Dataverse, SharePoint and Azure.
This is a hands-on opportunity to work alongside experienced developers, business analysts and project managers on real solutions for government institutions and businesses across South Africa.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Building Canvas Apps and model-driven applications with Power Apps
- Designing automated workflows and approval processes in Power Automate
- Supporting Dataverse and SharePoint configuration and management
- Contributing to Power BI reports and dashboards
- Participating in requirements sessions, demos and team meetings
- Testing applications, identifying defects and troubleshooting
- Preparing technical documentation and user guides
- Learning application governance and deployment standards
Who We’re Looking For
- A completed diploma or degree in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Development, Business Information Systems, or a related field
- Interest in low-code development, business process automation and digital transformation
- Basic knowledge of software development concepts, databases or business processes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good written and verbal communication
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Willingness to learn and take feedback
No prior professional experience is required — academic projects, personal projects and portfolios are welcome as evidence of your skills.
Advantageous: experience with any Microsoft technology (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Azure, Teams, 365), SQL, HTML/CSS/JavaScript, hackathon participation, or understanding of Agile/SDLC.
Why African Ideas?
African Ideas partners with government and business to deliver meaningful digital transformation. As an intern, you’ll gain real-world project experience, mentorship from experienced professionals, hands-on exposure to the Microsoft technology stack, and a strong foundation for a career in tech and automation.
How to Apply
Successful candidates will move through: online application → screening → initial interview → practical assessment → final interview → offer.
You’ll need to submit your CV, academic records, qualifications and any relevant portfolio or project examples.
Applications close 7 August 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted — if you haven’t heard back within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Questions? Email careers@africanideas.co.za
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