You are excited by contributing to launching and help developing a new business
You love to identify and interact with current and potential future customers, listen to their needs, and work to find the best solutions for them
You are a self-starter, and can juggle multiple priorities to make things happen in a fast-paced, dynamic, and often highly ambiguous environment
You are able to help manage the relationship with partners and prospects, and meet and exceed program goals.
You are able to translate customer needs into product requirements
You can easily shift from strategic thinking to rolling up your sleeves and executing, in order to deliver results
Key job responsibilities
Deliver Results: Identify market segment opportunities for our new service offering.
Customer relationship management: Building and maintaining strong, trustful relationship with our potential future customers
Cross-functional collaboration: Relay market segment needs and requirements back to internal Amazon teams including Product Management and Tech teams
Dive deep: Measure performance, articulate root-cause analysis, and link to specific improvement areas
Invent and Simplify: Analyze current purchasing processes and evaluate opportunities for solutions to improve end user experiences, reduce costs, and accelerate organization performance
A day in the life
As an intern, you will be matched to a mentor.
In addition to learning about an impactful project, you will have the opportunity to engage with Amazonians for both personal and professional
development, expand your network, and participate in activities with other interns throughout your internship.
No matter the location of your internship,
we give you the tools to own your project and learn in a real-world setting.
About the team
If you’re insatiably curious and always want to learn more, then you’ve come to the right place. Depending on your location, country, job status and other requirements, some or all of the following benefits may be available to you as an intern.
Competitive pay
Impactful project and internship/role deliverables
Networking opportunities with fellow interns
Internships events such as speaker series, intern panels, Leadership Principles sessions, Amazon writing skills sessions.
Mentorship and career development
Internship length is 12 months, full-time.
About the team
Intern Community
As an Amazon Intern, you'll be part of a supportive community that empowers your growth and development. You'll collaborate with interns from around the world, networking and participating in social events to broaden your perspectives. You can also join specialized groups focused on areas like sustainability to explore your diverse interests.
Support
The internship program provides a robust support system, including weekly intern office hours, dedicated IT and HR support, and a program team committed to your success. This ensures you have the guidance and assistance needed to thrive.
Learning Sessions
Exclusive learning sessions will further enhance your skills, granting you access to Amazon's learning platforms and the expertise of industry leaders. These structured development opportunities will prepare you for the next step in your career.
Opportunities
Upon successful completion of the internship, you may be considered for a graduate role or a second internship, allowing you to continue your journey with Amazon. Additionally, you'll enjoy a competitive monthly salary, relocation support, and access to a range of employee benefits.
Available to commence an internship in Q1 2027.
You should be available for 12 months, full time (40h/week) in Cape Town.
Note: You must have the right to work in the country of employment by the start date.
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's Degree with a graduation date of Q1 2027 or a recent 2026 graduate (within the last 6 months)
Fluent written and verbal communication in English
Available to complete a full time 12 month internship full time (40h/week).
Preferred qualifications are not required to apply for a position at Amazon. If you have all the basic qualifications above, we'd love to hear from you.
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer, and we value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. Amazon is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from South African citizens who are members of designated groups who may contribute to Employment Equity within the workplace and the further diversification of ideas. In this regard, the relevant laws and principles associated with Employment Equity will be considered when appointing potential candidates. We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. Amazon requires that you submit a copy of either your identity document or your passport and any applicable work permit if you are a foreign national, along with an updated curriculum vitae.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
