Safaricom Internships: M-Pesa Africa Internship Program 2024/2025

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At M-Pesa Africa, we pride ourselves on being a united, energetic, and passionate team. Here, leaders coach, teams connect, and everyone is empowered to go further, faster. We offer a dynamic environment where heroes become superheroes through growth, opportunity, and the chance to work with the best minds in Fintech. As Africa’s largest Fintech, we provide services to over 60 million customers and 5 million businesses across various markets, making us the preferred digital payment method for in-store, remote, and online payments.

About M-Pesa Africa

M-Pesa Africa is at the forefront of Fintech innovation, delivering solutions in Financial Services, Enterprise, Merchant, and Retail sectors. With our headquarters in Nairobi and Johannesburg, we serve diverse markets, including Kenya, Tanzania, DRC, Lesotho, Ghana, Egypt, Ethiopia, and Mozambique. Our goal is to drive financial inclusion and economic growth across Africa.

Internship Program Overview

We are excited to announce our internship call for the Financial Year 2024/2025. This program is designed to provide University students and recent graduates with practical, hands-on experience in various business areas, including Commercial, Risk & Compliance, Human Resources, Finance, Legal, Partnerships, Cybersecurity, and Technology.

Internship Quarters

Our internship program runs quarterly:

  • July to September
  • October to December
  • January to March 2025

Application Process: The call for applications will happen once this financial year, allowing you to plan which quarter you will be available.

Internship Experience

As an intern at M-Pesa Africa, you will receive on-the-job training and have the chance to work with experienced leaders throughout the program. This is an opportunity to tackle real business challenges, develop your skills, and build your network in a supportive environment designed to help you achieve your long-term career goals.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the internship program, you must:

  • Be in your final or second last year of a Bachelor’s degree program or have graduated within the last year from an accredited institution of higher learning.
  • Be on break from school during the internship period.
  • Be available for the full duration of the internship program (Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm).
  • Select only one quarter in the year for which you will be available.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for candidates who:

  • Have a strong desire to gain professional experience and are incredibly curious to learn and explore the corporate environment.
  • Possess excellent oral and written communication skills, the ability to follow instructions, and the confidence to challenge the status quo.
  • Are proficient in the MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

  • Create a profile on our career site and ensure your email address and telephone contacts are correct.
  • Complete your application in a single session, ensuring your CV is uploaded and all mandatory questions marked with an asterisk (*) are answered.
  • Fill in the additional form via the provided link and submit your application on our recruitment portal.

Note: Failure to complete both steps will lead to automatic disqualification.

Encouragement for Diversity

M-Pesa Africa is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We highly encourage Persons with Disabilities (PwD) and female candidates to apply.

How to Apply

To apply for the M-Pesa Africa Internship Program 2024/2025, follow these steps:

  1. Visit our careers site to create your profile.
  2. Ensure all your details are accurate and complete your application.
  3. Fill in the additional form linked in the application checklist.
  4. Submit your application through our recruitment portal.

Conclusion

The M-Pesa Africa Internship Program 2024/2025 is a fantastic opportunity for students and recent graduates to gain invaluable experience in the Fintech industry. Join us to work with the best minds, tackle real challenges, and pave the way for a successful career in Fintech.

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3 Comments

  1. Lucy Njoki
    January 17, 2025

    I’ll be glad to work in your organization

  2. Lucy Njoki
    January 17, 2025

    I will be glad working in your organization

  3. JOYCE AKINYI
    January 28, 2025

    I will be privileged to join

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