Presales Intern

  

This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work on average 2-3 days per week from an HPE office.

Who We Are:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know diverse backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description:

   

Presales Intern

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is a global leader in cutting-edge technology solutions, empowering businesses to connect, analyze, and act on their data. Our innovative portfolio, spanning hybrid cloud, compute, and intelligent edge, drives digital transformation and delivers measurable outcomes.

We are looking for a motivated Presales Intern to join our Johannesburg team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while supporting a Senior Solution Architect with critical workload. The role is designed with the intention of transitioning to a full-time position based on performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Support Solution Design: Assist the Senior Solution Architect in developing technical solutions tailored to customer requirements.Technical Assistance: Provide hands-on support for tasks such as documentation, technical configurations, and solution planning.Scripting & Automation: Leverage scripting skills (Python, PowerShell) to support automation, data analysis, or technical tasks as needed.Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth implementation of technical projects.Learning & Development: Engage in continuous learning to gain expertise in HPE's solutions, technologies, and architecture practices.Communication: Support customer meetings and calls, clearly articulating technical information in a professional manner.Project Support: Assist in organizing and managing tasks related to ongoing projects and deliverables.

Mandatory Requirements:

Education: Recent graduate, final-year student, or entry-level candidate with a technical degree (IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field).Scripting Skills: Experience or familiarity with scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell is preferred.Language Skills: Fluency in English (spoken and written).Communication Skills: Strong ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and concisely to technical and non-technical audiences.Passion for Technology: Demonstrated interest in IT, technology, and solution architecture.Availability: Must be available to work full-time in Johannesburg.

Preferred Qualifications:

Basic experience with automation, scripting, or technical tool development.Understanding of cloud solutions, compute, or storage technologies.

What We Offer:

Professional Growth: An opportunity to learn from experienced professionals and develop expertise in IT solutions and architecture.Career Path: A clear path to a full-time position based on performance.Training: Access to industry-leading training, mentorship, and hands-on experience to accelerate your technical career.Work Environment: A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive team environment.Innovation: Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and solutions that drive digital transformation.

Are you a passionate, aspiring technical professional with scripting experience looking to jump-start your career? Join us at HPE and grow into a future-ready Solution Architect!

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is an equal opportunity employer.

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Additional Skills:

Accountability, Accountability, Action Planning, Active Learning (Inactive), Active Listening, Bias, Business, Calendar Management, Coaching, Computer Literacy, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Design Thinking, Empathy, Follow-Through, Group Problem Solving, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity (Inactive), Long Term Planning, Managing Ambiguity, Office Administration, Policy and procedures, Recordkeeping, Risk Assessment, Service And Support Planning {+ 6 more}

What We Can Offer You:

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know diverse backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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