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Please note you will need to share supporting documentation ahead of the interview.\nBehind every click, stream, and cloud service is real hardware - and someone needs to make sure it gets where it needs to be. As a Logistics Specialist Intern at Amazon Web Services (AWS), you will help manage the supply chain that keeps our data centers running, from receiving and tracking parts to ensuring the right equipment is in the right place at the right time. \nThis internship is designed as a potential pathway to full-time employment. Interns who demonstrate strong performance throughout their internship may be considered for a full-time Logistics Specialist position, subject to available roles and business needs. \nWho Should Apply \nWe welcome applications from: \n- Students who have completed - or due to complete before the internship end date - a higher education qualification (National Qualifications Framework level 4 to 6) or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field such as Supply Chain, Logistics, or similar \nAbout the Role \nYou will join a creative, dynamic team of Logistics Specialists dedicated to providing world-class customer service - and you will be part of operating the world's largest cloud computing infrastructure. \nThis hands-on role supports our procurement and supply chain operations. Prioritization, organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to react quickly are critical to being successful. \nWhat You Will Do \n- Monitor inventory levels to ensure proper stock levels are maintained \n- Receive parts, maintain inventory records, and check out parts \n- Load and unload shipments and transport parts between different locations \n- Assemble, address, stamp, and arrange for the shipment of merchandise and materials \n- Assist in daily scheduling of deliveries and pick-ups to and from production locations \n- Unpack incoming shipments and verify contents \n- Maintain precise records of all commodities going in and out of the facility \nPhysical Requirements \nThis role involves physical activity, including: \n- Regularly lifting and moving up to 16 kilograms (approximately 35 pounds) unassisted, and participating in group lifts for heavier items \n- Lifting loads of up to 22 kilograms (approximately 49 pounds) and carrying them for short distances \n- Continuously climbing and descending stairs safely (applies to sites with stairs) \n- Reaching and stretching to position equipment and fixtures while maintaining balance \n- Pushing or pulling heavy objects into position \nIf you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation during the application or hiring process, visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. \nInternship Structure \nAmazon internships are full-time (40 hours per week) for six consecutive months, starting in March/April 2027. This position requires the intern to report to work on site daily. Intern schedules are typically day schedules, Monday through Friday. \nThis is a paid internship. \nPlease note that a full-time Logistics Specialist position could involve day, evening, or weekend shifts and on-call rotations. Candidates should be willing and able to commit to shift work upon transitioning to a full-time position. \nSouth Africa Employment Equity Requirements \nIn line with applicable legislation, preference will be given to eligible applicants from designated groups (that is, Black people (used as a collective term for Africans, Colored, Indians and Chinese) women, and persons with disabilities who are citizens of South Africa). Appointments will be made on merit and in accordance with organizational requirements). \n- Be a South African citizen with a valid Identity Document \n- Unemployed before joining the internship program. \n- Age requirement: below 35 years \n- Must have completed a higher education qualification in a related field (Minimum NQF level 4-6 qualification) \n- Qualification must be from an accredited institution of higher education \nDiverse Experiences \nAWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed below, we encourage you to apply. If your career is just starting, has not followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, do not let that stop you from applying. \nYour Career at Amazon - A Universe of Opportunity \nAt Amazon, your career is not a straight path. It is a journey you build as you go. \nFrom your first day as an intern, you will own real work that matters. You will help keep the supply chain moving for one of the world's largest cloud infrastructures - making sure the right parts arrive at the right place at the right time so millions of customers stay connected. \nImpact. Your work keeps data centers stocked and operational. Every shipment you process and every part you track plays a role in keeping AWS running for customers around the world. \nAction. You will move fast, solve real logistics challenges, and see the results of your work every day. Your ideas do not get stuck in approval chains - they get tested, refined, and put into practice. \nCuriosity. Every project teaches you something new. You will learn how a world-class supply chain operates at massive scale and explore different teams, technologies, and career paths within Amazon. \nMentorship and career growth. You will start with structured onboarding and get paired with experienced mentors. Our team is dedicated to supporting new members in an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing. Projects and tasks are assigned in a way that leverages your strengths and helps you further develop your skill set. Your journey here is yours to shape. \nAbout the team\nAWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We are the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. \nYou will join a diverse team of engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You will collaborate with people across AWS to deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers.\nBasic qualifications\n- Completed - or due to complete before the internship end date - a higher education qualification (National Qualifications Framework level 4 to 6) or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field such as Supply Chain, Logistics, or similar\n- Professional English proficiency, both written and verbal\n- Ability to work well with others in a team environment, with strong time management skills\nPreferred qualifications\n- You must have access to your own transport (note: public transit options may be limited)\n- Customer service experience\n- Ability to manage work and priorities through a ticketing system and coordinate with your manager\nAmazon is an equal opportunities employer, and we value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. Amazon is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from South African citizens who are members of designated groups who may contribute to Employment Equity within the workplace and the further diversification of ideas. In this regard, the relevant laws and principles associated with Employment Equity will be considered when appointing potential candidates. We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. Amazon requires that you submit a copy of either your identity document or your passport and any applicable work permit if you are a foreign national, along with an updated curriculum vitae.\nOur inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. 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