Apply for the Praesignis (Pty) Internship Programme 2025 and gain hands-on experience in data analytics, IT, and business solutions.
So, You Wanna Be a Data Scientist? Here’s the Lowdown on the Praesignis (Pty) Internship Programme
Why Even Bother With This Internship?
Let’s be honest: data science is everywhere. TikTok’s For You page? Data. Spotify’s weirdly accurate song recs? Data. Your uncle’s obsession with crypto? Okay, that’s another story, but data’s in there somewhere too.
Praesignis (Pty) Ltd gets it. They’re offering a hands-onPraesignis (Pty) Internship Programme in Johannesburg for folks who actually want to do more than just talk about data at parties. If you’re looking to break into the field, this isn’t just some “fetch coffee and fade into the background” gig. You’ll actually do the work, not just watch from the sidelines.
Who’s Gonna Fit In? (Spoiler: It’s Not Everyone)
They’re not looking for robots. Or know-it-alls. Here’s who’ll vibe:
- Data Obsessed: If you’re the type who gets excited about new machine learning models or can’t resist a good data cleaning meme, you’re halfway there.
- Problem Solver: You don’t freak out when things get messy. In fact, you kinda love untangling data puzzles that make other people run for the hills.
- Team Player: Lone wolves, beware. You’ll be mixing it up with analysts, devs, and the occasional stakeholder who “just wants to see the numbers.”
- Eager Learner: Tech changes fast. If you’re not hungry to learn, you’ll be left in the dust.
The Must-Have Credentials
Praesignis isn’t just letting anyone through the door, so double-check you tick these boxes:
- Education:
- Finished a three-year degree or diploma in something like Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, IT, etc.
- OR have a Higher Certificate or Occupational Qualification at NQF Level 5 (same or related field).
- Not Eligible:
- Still studying or just finished N4-N6? Sorry, you’re out. It’s a MICT SETA thing. Rules are rules.
What Will You Actually Do? (Spoiler: It’s Not Just Making Pretty Graphs)
Honestly, it’s a mixed bag—and that’s a good thing. Here’s what’s on your plate:
- Data Wrangling
- Collecting raw data (sometimes from very messy sources)
- Cleaning it up so it doesn’t break the whole project
- Analysis & Model Building
- Getting your hands dirty with algorithms
- Helping build models that’ll actually tell the business something useful
- Visualization & Reporting
- Turning those confusing numbers into charts, graphs, and dashboards even your grandma could understand
- Prepping reports for people who don’t speak “data nerd”
- Problem Solving
- Using data to figure out what’s working, what’s broken, and what could make the business run better
- Teamwork
- Collaborating with folks from all parts of the business. Be ready to explain your genius findings to people who don’t know Python from a python.
- Documentation
- Jotting down what you did and how you did it, so the next intern isn’t left playing Sherlock Holmes
Skills That’ll Make You Stand Out (And Probably Make Your Life Easier)
You don’t need to be a code wizard (yet), but these help:
- NB
- Any Unemployed South African Citizen can dive into our WHATSAPP CHANNEL
- You will bump into various opportunities there!
- Programming Know-How
- Any experience with Python, SQL, or similar? High five.
- Familiarity With Data Tools
- Jupyter Notebooks, Excel, whatever gets the job done.
- Critical Thinking
- If you can look at a problem and come up with three ways to tackle it, you’ll fit right in.
- Communication Skills
- Data science isn’t just about numbers—it’s about telling a story with the data. If you can explain something complex without putting people to sleep, you’re golden.
- Learning Mindset
- Tech’s always changing. You’ll need to keep up and, yep, you’ll also work towards the NQF Level 5 Data Science Practitioner qualification.
How to Throw Your Hat in the Ring
Don’t overthink it—just follow these steps:
- Deadline: July 1, 2025. Set a reminder, tattoo it on your hand, whatever works.
- What to Do:
- Send your CV plus anything else that proves you’re awesome (transcripts, certificates, you know the drill).
- If you make the cut, you’ll get called for an interview and probably a technical assessment. Show ‘em what you’ve got.
- APPLICATION PROCESS
- Internship Programme
Why This Internship Is Actually Worth Your Time
Look, some internships are just resume-filler. This one? You’ll walk out with real skills, some cool stories, and probably a few new friends in the industry. Plus, you’ll get to see if data science is your thing before you dive in headfirst.
Praesignis (Pty) Internship Programme
If you’re serious about a career in data, Praesignis is giving you the perfect launchpad. Not to get cheesy, but opportunities like this don’t come around every day—especially if you want to work on real projects with people who actually care about teaching you.
So… what are you waiting for? Apply, and let’s see what you’re made of!
- NB:
- SA-SETA is a registered non-profit organization, NPO No: 256 – 362, and a Public Benefit Organisation (PBO): 360077984. We want to inform you that SA-SETA never asks for money or CVs from individuals in exchange for job opportunities. Please be cautious of fake job postings and recruitment scams.
- Be advised!
