Training Program - Skills for Africa Job
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
SAP is the global market leader for business software and thus contributes a considerable part of the world′s economic power grid. At SAP you get your chance to put your ideas into action with maximum impact.SAP, in partnership with the Kenya ICTA Board, is pleased to announce the "Skills for Africa Scholarship" programme for 2014. SAP is once again offering a training scholarship to deserving top talented fresh graduates. Successful participants will earn a certification in in SAP Financial Management, accepted globally by leading enterprises
EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS
What the Programme offers you: • 8-12 weeks of an intensive SAP training programme at no cost to the trainee • Case study project exercises during the programme • Additional business skills to introduce trainee to the business world • Official Associate Level Functional SAP Certifications - internationally recognized qualification by SAP customers and partners in the local, regional and global business world • Support in finding an internship or full-time role with an SAP customer or partner post training, based on performance The scholarship programme begins the first week of October 2014 (date tbc). It includes training in technology, business & finance; logistics; and soft skills. The training session culminates in matching successful trainees with internship and full-time employment opportunities.
WORK EXPERIENCE
What is the selection process? Applicants who meet the set criteria outlined above will be sent an e-mail to complete three online assessments: • The first will test your analytical, quantitative, verbal, language and MS Office abilities • The second test will assess your Programming ability • The third will assess your personality Applicants who perform well on the tests will be invited to a 30 minute interview in Nairobi. Details of this step will be in an invitation letter to qualified candidates.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION / SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
What we require from a candidate: • All candidates must be Kenyan National • Candidates from any county in Kenya are eligible to apply • All candidates must also be currently unemployed graduates • Candidates must possess a bachelor of Computer Science, Economics or a Business related degree with Finance • Candidates should have graduated within the last 3 years with a GPA not less than 3.00 (upper 2nd or 1st class honors) • All candidates must have a keen interest in starting an SAP-related career involving travel • The course will be delivered in English so a good grasp of both written and spoken English is essential • Candidates must possess good problem solving capabilities, presentation skills and a general understanding of Microsoft Office • Availability from 8am - 6pm from Monday to Friday throughout the training period is required. The course will run for 8-12 weeks in Nairobi and trainees should have their own means of transport to attend the training • Trainees should have access to their own lodging/accommodation during the training period
Job Segment: Intern, Entry Level
By SAP Published: Aug 17,2014