MICROSOFT DATA SCIENCE PROGRAMME
Cohort 3 – Region: Pietermaritzburg (KZN)

Gijima, in collaboration with Microsoft, is inviting applications from graduates for the Data Science Program 2025/2026.

The programme is designed to attract young, multi-disciplined graduates with little or no work experience. It provides an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience and industry exposure while being trained in Data Science over a 7-month period.

Minimum Requirements:

• South African Citizen

• Aged between 18 – 35 years

• Must currently be unemployed

• Must reside in Pietermaritzburg (relocation is not an option)

• Must not be participating in another internship, learnership, or tertiary programme

• Clear credit (ITC) and no criminal record

Educational Requirements:

• Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, IT, Informatics, or Engineering

• Completed Statistics 1 & 2 and/or Mathematics 1 & 2 in undergraduate studies

• Active interest in Programming, AI, and Data Science

• Foundational English and computer literacy skills

How to Apply:
Apply online through the following link:
https://webapp.placementpartner.com/wi/vacancy/?id=gijima_youth&VacRef=JHB000152&preview=47fae723ac587f4856c3a63b8bda2681