Student Intern - South Africa

Kickstart your telecom engineering career with Nokia's 6‑month Early Career Program in South Africa. Gain hands-on experience working with cutting-edge technologies such as 5G, IP Networks, and Core Systems while contributing to network automation, operations, and visualization projects within Nokia Network Infrastructure. Along the way, you'll benefit from expert mentoring, power skills coaching, certification opportunities, and immersive learning experiences at Nokia's Innovation Center and Johannesburg campus.

 

• Automate the collection of logs from Network Management Systems using an AI model according to the required description, version, and impacted components, and develop prototypes to analyze collected logs 
• Gain an understanding of the Nokia Network Infrastructure portfolio (IP/ Optics/ Fixed Networks) with hands-on experience
• Delivery of your End Study Project in an international workplace
• Work smart by managing multiple priorities with deadlines in an environment where the only constant is change
• Collaborate on group projects to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world challenges in telecommunications.
• Network with industry experts and build professional relationships within Nokia’s diverse teams
• Understanding and prioritizing your well-being at work is essential for both personal and professional growth.
  
   

You have: 

• Graduating in 2026/27
• Preferred major in Telecommunications or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science (Software Engineering), Computer Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or Informatics.
• A strong command of the English language is mandatory
• Networks fundamentals: OS Red Hat; Oracle; Programming Python; Machine Learning, IPv4, IPv6, network addressing, L2/L3 switching and routing, CCNA

It would be nice if you also have:

• Excellent process-mapping and problem-solving skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for creating clear, precise, and unambiguous instructions.
• A systematic, detail-oriented, and quality-focused approach.
• A proactive, curious, and resourceful individual who thrives on turning manual processes into efficient, automated systems.
• Must be adaptable and able to work effectively at the intersection of technology and business operations