Microsoft South Africa is inviting eligible South African graduates and final-year students to apply for its Microsoft South Africa BBBEE Internship Programme 2027. The internship programme provides participants with an opportunity to gain practical workplace experience, develop professional and technical skills, receive mentorship and contribute to meaningful projects at Microsoft.
The available opportunities cover a range of fields, including technology, sales, customer success, business, communications, marketing, data, engineering and human resources-related disciplines. Internship Application Closing Date: Not specified
Internship Location: Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa
About the Microsoft South Africa BBBEE Internship Programme 2027
- The Microsoft South Africa BBBEE Internship Programme is designed to provide talented students and graduates with practical workplace experience while helping them develop skills relevant to the modern technology and business environment.
- Through the programme, interns can gain exposure to Microsoft’s workplace environment, participate in projects and develop professional capabilities through practical experience.
- Several of the advertised opportunities are open to candidates who are currently completing the final year of a Bachelor’s degree, while others also accept applicants who have already completed an appropriate Bachelor’s degree.
- Because requirements vary by position, applicants should carefully check the qualification requirements for the specific internship before applying.
Available Microsoft Internships for 2027
The following Microsoft BBBEE internship opportunities are currently advertised:
1. Account Tech Strategist – BBBEE Internship
Applicants should currently be in their final year or have completed a Bachelor’s degree in:
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Engineering
- Data Science
- Business Information Systems
- A related field
The opportunity is suitable for candidates with a technology-focused academic background who are interested in applying technical knowledge in a customer and business environment.
2. Account Executive – BBBEE Internship
Applicants should currently be completing their final year or have completed a Bachelor’s degree in:
- Business
- Commerce
- Economics
- Information Systems
- Technology
- Engineering
- Marketing
- A related field
3. Specialist – BBBEE Internship
The Specialist internship is advertised in Johannesburg and Cape Town.
Applicants should currently be in their final year or have completed a Bachelor’s degree in:
- Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Business
- Commerce
- Economics
- A related field
4. Customer Success Account Manager – BBBEE Internship
Applicants should currently be completing their final year or have completed a Bachelor’s degree in:
- Business
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Computer Science
- A related field
5. Sales Excellence Manager – BBBEE Internship
Applicants should currently be in their final year or have completed a Bachelor’s degree in:
- Business Administration
- Business Management
- Economics
- Finance
- Marketing
- Data Analytics
- Information Systems
- Engineering
- A related field
6. Solution Engineer – BBBEE Internship
Applicants should currently be in their final year or have completed a Bachelor’s degree in:
- Information Technology
- Computer Science
- A related field
This opportunity may be relevant to candidates interested in combining technology knowledge with practical business solutions.
7. Communications Manager – BBBEE Internship
Applicants should currently be completing their final year or have completed a Bachelor’s degree in:
- Communications
- Public Relations
- Journalism
- Marketing
- Media Studies
- Corporate Communications
- A related field
8. Community Manager – BBBEE Internship
Applicants should currently be completing their final year or have completed a Bachelor’s degree in:
- Marketing
- Communications
- Public Relations
- Business
- Media Studies
- A related field
9. Business Program Manager – BBBEE Internship
Applicants should currently be in their final year or have completed a Bachelor’s degree in:
- Human Resources
- Psychology
- Learning and Development
- Education
- Business
- Communications
- Data Analytics
- Information Technology
- A related field
Who Can Apply for Microsoft Internships?
The eligibility requirements depend on the individual Microsoft internship.
In general, the advertised opportunities target candidates who are either:
- Currently pursuing the final year of a relevant Bachelor’s degree; or
- Have already completed a relevant Bachelor’s degree.
Applicants should not assume that meeting the requirements for one position automatically makes them eligible for another. Each vacancy has its own academic requirements.
Microsoft Internships for IT and Computer Science Graduates
Technology graduates and final-year students have several opportunities to consider.
Candidates with qualifications in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Data Science and related disciplines may find relevant opportunities such as:
- Account Tech Strategist
- Specialist
- Customer Success Account Manager
- Solution Engineer
- Business Program Manager
Eligibility remains dependent on the requirements specified for each position.
Microsoft Internships for Business and Commerce Graduates
The Microsoft BBBEE internship programme also includes opportunities for candidates from business and commerce backgrounds.
Relevant opportunities may include:
- Account Executive
- Specialist
- Sales Excellence Manager
- Customer Success Account Manager
- Community Manager
- Business Program Manager
Depending on the position, relevant qualifications include Business, Commerce, Economics, Finance, Marketing and Business Administration.
Microsoft Internships for Communications and Marketing Graduates
Students and graduates from communications, media and marketing disciplines can also apply for relevant opportunities.
The Communications Manager – BBBEE Internship lists qualifications such as:
- Communications
- Public Relations
- Journalism
- Marketing
- Media Studies
- Corporate Communications
The Community Manager – BBBEE Internship also accepts candidates with backgrounds in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business and Media Studies.
Microsoft Internships for HR, Psychology and Education Graduates
The Business Program Manager – BBBEE Internship includes a broad range of eligible academic backgrounds.
These include:
- Human Resources
- Psychology
- Learning and Development
- Education
- Business
- Communications
- Data Analytics
- Information Technology
Applicants should compare their qualification with the requirements listed on the specific Microsoft vacancy before submitting an application.
Account Tech Strategist – BBBEE Internship
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Account Executive – BBBEE Internship
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Specialist – BBBEE Internship: Johannesburg
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Specialist – BBBEE Internship: Cape Town
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Customer Success Account Manager – BBBEE Internship
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Sales Excellence Manager – BBBEE Internship
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Solution Engineer – BBBEE Internship
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Communications Manager – BBBEE Internship
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Community Manager – BBBEE Internship
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Business Program Manager – BBBEE Internship
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Important Application Information
Applicants should apply for the internship that best corresponds with their academic background. Before submitting an application:
- Update their CV.
- Confirm that their qualification matches the requirements of the selected position.
- Clearly indicate whether they are a final-year student or graduate.
- Include relevant academic and project experience.
- Highlight relevant technical skills where applicable.
- Include previous internships, vacation work or extracurricular experience where relevant.
- Review the individual Microsoft Careers vacancy page for any additional requirements.
Candidates interested in more than one internship should review each vacancy separately because the qualification requirements differ between positions.
Microsoft Internship Application Closing Date
The information provided for these Microsoft BBBEE internship opportunities does not specify an application closing date.
The opportunities were listed as posted on 25 September 2026.
Applicants are therefore advised to check the individual Microsoft Careers vacancy pages for the latest application information and apply as soon as possible while the opportunities remain available.
Summary
The Microsoft South Africa BBBEE Internship Programme 2027 provides opportunities for final-year students and graduates across technology, business, sales, communications, marketing, customer success and other professional fields.
With opportunities advertised in Johannesburg and Cape Town, eligible candidates should review the requirements of each position carefully and submit their applications through the relevant Microsoft Careers vacancy page.
