Data Science Internship

Sappi South Africa: Data Internship Programme 2020

November 10, 2019

Sappi South Africa is calling on qualified individuals to apply for its upcoming Data Science Internship Programme for the 2020 financial year.

Established in 1936, Sappi South Africa (SA) is a leading manufacturer of quality paper products and dissolved paper pulp. After a series of aggressive expansion efforts, the company diversified its product line to meet local and international demand. Today, they produce packaging and specialty papers, printing paper, biomaterials and bio-energy, to name a few.

Sappi SA is headquartered in Johannesburg and is the forerunner of Sappi Global, a multi-national company with operations spanning three continents including North America and Europe.

Sappi SA Data Science Internship Programme 2020

The successful candidate will get the opportunity to acquire and develop essential competencies, experience and skills in data science. Moreover, the incumbent will be responsible for providing assistance to the organization in terms of various tasks and responsibilities such as:

Provide support during Precision Forestry research endeavors including data cleaning, verification and manipulation
Process high volumes of large volumes of remotely sensed datasets as well as providing support with output validation and quality control
Support Precision Forestry during operational activities covering project support as well as operational staff training

Who should apply?

The ideal candidate must be able to satisfy the programme’s minimum requisites listed below in order to qualify:

Holds a matric or Grade 12 qualification
Must have completed qualification in any of the following:
- Remote Sensing
- Computer Science
- Bioinformatics
- any relevant qualification
Good working knowledge of MS Office apps such as PowerPoint, Word, Outlook or Excel
Basic background in programming languages such as R, Python or GIS
Holds a valid driver’s license

What is the selection process?

Sappi employs a straight-forward and effective selection process when screening applicants for either internships or full-time positions.

Applicants able meet the basic requisites are shortlisted by a line manager and the HR department
Interview invitations are sent to the qualified applicants
The interview is conducted with the HR and line manager present and the most suitable applicants are chosen based on the interview and CV
When needed, assessments are done to determine skill gaps or suitability for the job prior to potential employment
The line manager reviews the assessment results along with recommendations
An offer is made to the best candidate
The successful candidate will accomplish the required paperworks and will receive a start date upon accepting the offer

How do I apply?

To apply, you need to create an account on the company’s careers page. Click here to access the page and fill out the form. If you already have an account set up, simply log in and select the appropriate programme from the list to get started with the application process.

Application Deadline?

Applications will be accepted until 13 November 2019. The advert may no longer be available when the offer expires or the post had been filled.

You may view the Sappi SA Data Science Internship Programme 2020 advert by clicking the link.

Contact Information

For any further questions about the programme, get in touch directly with Sappi at careerssa@sappi.com. Do not send applications to this email address.

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Doctors Without Boders (MSF): Digital Data Internship Programme 2019

October 14, 2019

Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), or Doctors Without Borders is calling on qualified graduates to send in their application for its Digital Data Internship Programme for 2019.

Doctors Without Borders is an international and independent medical organization providing humanitarian aid to people impacted by:

armed conflict
healthcare exclusion
epidemics
man-made and natural disasters

Assistance provided by MSF is based solely on need without regard to religion, race, political affiliation and gender.

Established in 1971 by a group of doctors and journalists, MSF now operates in over 60 countries with thousands of volunteer doctors, logisticians, nurses, water and sanitation experts, and other medical and non-medical personnel. These professionals work together to deliver key health services to people suffering in times of humanitarian crises.

MSF Digital Data Internship Programme 2019

As a Digital Data Intern, you will be working together with digital teams in managing data records in order in line with performance monitoring of digital activities against set objectives and targets. The successful candidate will help in establishing and managing common dashboards, definitions and report forms as well exchanging data with departments and teams.

Moreover, the incumbent will acquire skills in the following areas:

Digital activity knowledge and reporting
Utilizing collected data in providing answers to specific queries
Working effectively with people and teams with diverse experiences, objectives, etc.
Providing support with project management cycles, as well development, monitoring and evaluation of digital campaigns

The Digital Data Intern’s main duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Create and maintain an approved glossary of digital terminologies, indicators and KPIs for every digital platform to ensure consistency
Document and manage online and offline records of digital accounts, activities, platforms and campaigns which all must be accessible to all teams
Monitor and document performance of every digital activity and campaign against approved metrics and targets at specific intervals
Work with all digital teams in developing digital dashboards as well as benchmarks for the organization
Provide essential data that will assist coordinators during data analysis and reporting
Organize data sharing activities as well as providing assistance to ensure consistent communication across the organization
Make use of data to resolve queries from Head of Comms and digital teams
Manage calendars of upcoming deadlines, events, international days, digital activities and campaigns
Assist the Comms digital team with basic office tasks (e.g. email follow up, filing)
Create schedules and facilitate external and internal meetings as needed
Take part in planning and brainstorming sessions for digital activities

Who should apply?

Candidates will need to satisfy the minimum eligibility requirements to get considered for the position:

Must possess a diploma or degree in Communications, Data Science or Marketing
Familiar with use of various social media platforms
Some background or training on the use of analytics platforms
Has done at least basic data reporting and analytics, an advantage
Actual working experience in effective management of short and long-term responsibilities as well as working with a high sense of urgency in a high pressure office environment
Knows how to use basic computer applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and platforms (Hootsuite, Tweetdeck, Google Analytics, etc.)
Keen eye for details
Prefers collaborating with, and transferring knowledge to others
Strong commitment to help others understand, share and use data
Interested in collaborating closely with all members of the Comms team to help establish and streamline the organization’s digital communications

How do I apply?

If you meet the prescribed minimum qualifications, fill out the online application form by clicking here.

Application Deadline?

Deadline for submission of applications is on 18 October 2019. Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.

Contact Information

For further questions about the internship, contact MSF directly at tel. no: +27 (0) 11 403 4440/1/2

FAQs

Where is the internship position going to be held?
The intern will be stationing at MSF’s Johannesburg offices for a duration of one year
Is this a paid internship?
Yes. The data intern will receive a monthly stipend
When will the internship start?
The internship programme will commence on 4 November 2019

Click the link to view the MSF Digital Data Internship Programme advert.

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