Amazon Web Services South Africa invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for the AWS Commercial Sales Internship Programme 2026 / 2027.
Internship Application Closing Date: Not specified
Internship Location: South Africa
About the AWS Commercial Sales Internship
Amazon Web Services South Africa is looking for curious, innovative and motivated graduates to join the AWS Commercial Sales Internship Programme.
The internship will begin in August 2026 and will run for a period of 12 months. This paid internship offers graduates an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in cloud sales, AWS services, digital transformation and AI-first cloud technologies.
Interns will be exposed to different business units, practical projects, mentoring, learning opportunities and the wider AWS internship community across EMEA.
Internship Details
- Company: Amazon Web Services South Africa
- Job Title: AWS Commercial Sales Internship
- Job ID: 10450032
- Programme Type: Internship
- Duration: 12 Months
- Start Date: August 2026
- Location: South Africa
- Work Schedule: 40 hours per week
- Qualification Level: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree completed within the last 5 years
About the Programme
The AWS Commercial Sales Internship Programme is designed to develop the next generation of cloud leaders.
The programme offers structured learning, practical work experience and exposure to AWS services, cloud computing, artificial intelligence and customer-focused sales solutions.
Interns will work on business projects and gain experience in areas such as:
- AWS cloud services
- Cloud sales
- Digital transformation
- AI-first methodologies
- Customer engagement
- Agile project delivery
- Stakeholder management
- Business problem-solving
Key Responsibilities
Successful candidates will participate in activities such as:
- Learning about the AWS solution portfolio
- Building knowledge of AWS services and cloud computing concepts
- Working on rotation assignments across different teams
- Collaborating with different business units
- Supporting business projects using innovative approaches
- Understanding customer challenges and business requirements
- Developing knowledge of modern IT roles and responsibilities
- Working within agile teams to deliver project outcomes
What Makes You Future-Ready
Applicants should be able to demonstrate the following skills and qualities:
- Critical thinking and problem-solving ability
- Data-driven approach to decision-making
- Interest in AI and emerging cloud technologies
- Digital innovation mindset
- Resilience and adaptability
- Strong communication skills
- Customer and stakeholder focus
- Ability to collaborate across different teams
- Willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment
Benefits of the Internship
Depending on location, job status and other requirements, interns may benefit from:
- Competitive pay
- Practical project experience
- Rotation opportunities
- Agile team collaboration
- Networking with interns across EMEA
- Mentorship and career development
- Speaker series and intern panels
- Leadership Principles sessions
- Amazon writing skills sessions
- AI technology workshops
- Opportunities to earn AWS certifications
Interns may also have the opportunity to learn towards certifications such as:
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- AWS Certified AI Practitioner
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following basic requirements:
- Must speak, write and read English fluently
- Must be able to work 40 hours per week and overtime when required
- Must have graduated with a Bachelor’s degree or higher within the last 5 years
- Must have computer skills, including Microsoft Office such as Excel and Word
- Must be unemployed before joining the internship programme
- Must be under 35 years old at the time of application
- Must have completed a higher education qualification from an accredited institution
- Must have a qualification in a related field, minimum NQF Level 4 to NQF Level 6
Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications and experience will be advantageous:
- BCom qualification
- Marketing qualification
- IT qualification
- Sales experience of no more than 2 years
- Interest in a sales career
- Interest in learning AWS cloud and technical domains
- Previous sales-related professional, student organisation or academic experience
- Strong communication skills
- Self-motivated attitude
- Ability to add value to teams and customers
Employment Equity
In line with applicable legislation, preference may be given to eligible applicants from designated groups, including Black people, women and persons with disabilities who are South African citizens.
Appointments will be made on merit and according to organisational requirements.
Selection Process
Successful applicants may be invited to complete an online assessment.
Candidates who pass the assessment and are selected by the hiring team may be invited for a first virtual interview.
Those who progress further may be invited for a final round of interviews, which may include interviews and case studies focused on Amazon’s Leadership Principles and the candidate’s ability to work in agile and innovative environments.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the Amazon Jobs portal.
Click here to apply for AWS Commercial Sales Internship 2026 / 2027
Applicants should complete the online application and ensure that all required information is submitted correctly.
Closing Date
The closing date for this internship was not specified in the provided advert.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible before the opportunity closes.