AI & Finance Analytics Intern: Build Insights & Automate
Digital Solutions and AI Graduate
Ericsson invites early‑career professionals to join the Planning and Analytics team for a 12‑month paid graduate assignment in Johannesburg, Woodmead.
- Job ID: 788158
- Location: Johannesburg, Woodmead
- Duration: 12 months
- Assignment type: Paid
- Department: Planning and Analytics
- Core technologies: Microsoft Power Platform, Python, AI
- Employment Equity: Preference may be given to designated groups
Responsibilities
- Develop applications using Microsoft Power Apps.
- Automate processes through Microsoft Power Automate.
- Create conversational solutions with Copilot Studio.
- Develop Python‑based automation tools.
- Support system integrations.
- Process and analyse data.
- Build dashboards and reports.
- Create business insights.
- Prototype artificial‑intelligence applications.
- Explore Generative AI use cases.
- Improve existing business processes.
- Gather requirements from stakeholders.
- Translate business needs into technical solutions.
- Support solution testing.
- Improve application user experience.
- Prepare technical documentation.
- Contribute to continuous improvement projects.
Eligibility Requirements
- Recent graduate or early‑career professional.
- Undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related technology field.
- Interest in automation and digital solutions.
- Interest in data and artificial intelligence.
- Strong analytical ability.
- Problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to work with technical and business stakeholders.
- Curiosity about Generative AI.
- Willingness to learn.
- Proactive working habits.
- Ability to collaborate effectively.
- Knowledge of Python, Microsoft Power Apps, Microsoft Power Automate, and analytics tools is advantageous.
Financial Analysis Graduate
Ericsson seeks recent graduates for a six‑month paid graduate assignment within the Business Control environment, primarily based in Johannesburg, Woodmead (with Nairobi also referenced).
- Job ID: 788163
- Location: Johannesburg, Woodmead (confirm formal location on the careers portal)
- Duration: 6 months
- Assignment type: Paid
- Business area: Business Control
- Main focus: Planning, forecasting, reporting and analytics
- Employment Equity: Preference may be given to designated groups
Responsibilities
- Forecast preparation.
- Target setting.
- Management reporting.
- Business performance analysis.
- Business simulations.
- Operational data analysis.
- Period‑end closing processes.
- Performance reviews.
- Reporting automation.
- Internal audit support.
- External audit support.
- Stakeholder collaboration.
- Presentation of financial insights.
- Supporting business decisions with data.
Eligibility Requirements
- Recent graduate or early‑career professional with a qualification in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Analytics, or a related commercial or quantitative field.
- Strong numerical ability.
- Interest in business performance.
- Analytical thinking.
- Problem‑solving skills.
- Confidence working with financial data.
- Ability to collaborate with different teams.
- Curiosity and willingness to learn.
- Ability to work in an international environment.
- Fluency in English.
- Knowledge of advanced Excel functions and financial modeling is advantageous.