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Safaricom internship program: who can apply and how selection works
Who Safaricom's internship is for, how long it lasts, the four selection stages, and what happens after the internship.
Safaricom's internship is one of the most searched in Kenya. Safaricom describes it on its own careers site in a few lines. Here is what it says, and how to prepare for each stage.
Who it is for
- Graduates with a gap year, or third and final year university students.
- Skills aligned to Safaricom's business, across all business functions.
- Availability for the whole programme, which Safaricom gives as three to six months.
- Completion of an assessment as part of the application.
How selection works
Safaricom lists four stages: screening, assessment, selection and confirmation. It says applications are screened to ensure authenticity, and that successful applications are based on a system that prioritises average age and qualifications.
What interns get
Safaricom says interns gain technical on-the-job skills and soft skills, work alongside staff from different fields, and are automatically added to its talent pool with priority for new roles. Its careers page features former interns who joined as engineers and analysts.
Prepare before you apply
- Pick one function you can show evidence for, such as finance, technology or customer care.
- Prepare a one page CV that leads with projects and results from your course.
- Practise timed online tests, since the application includes an assessment.
- Apply only through Safaricom's careers site and its official job portal.
No real programme charges you to apply, to be shortlisted or to be placed. If someone asks for money for a place, it is a scam.
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Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Safaricom internship?
Graduates with a gap year or third and final year university students, with skills that match Safaricom's business functions.
How long is the Safaricom internship?
Safaricom gives the duration as three to six months.
Do Safaricom interns get jobs after?
Safaricom says interns join its talent pool with priority for new roles. It is not a guarantee of a job.