Learnerships & Apprenticeships
SAP Young Professionals Program 2026 – Free 2‑Month Consulting Training
The tech sector is hiring fast, and right now the SAP Young Professionals Program offers a free, two‑month online training that can launch your career in enterprise software consulting.
What the opportunity is
SAP will run a two‑month virtual classroom programme that prepares recent graduates for entry‑level consulting roles within the SAP ecosystem. The training is fully remote, but it follows a live schedule.
- Role: SAP Young Professionals (Trainee / Intern)
- Employer: SAP
- Location: Sandton, Gauteng (training delivered online)
- Type: Intern – full‑time virtual classroom
- Length: 2 months
- Start date: By the end of August 2026
- Hours: Monday‑Friday, 09:00–18:00
Who can apply
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management Information Systems, Engineering, Data Science, AI or a related field.
- Graduate within the last three years (preferred) and able to show a top‑quartile GPA (optional but advantageous).
- Currently unemployed or in a part‑time/non‑permanent role that does not match your career goals.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
- Full‑time availability for the two‑month training period.
- Reliable home internet and a computer with webcam and microphone.
- Willingness to travel for future consulting assignments.
- English version of your CV ready for upload.
What you gain
- Live classroom lessons on core SAP technologies.
- Associate‑level SAP certifications at no cost.
- Soft‑skill development for client‑facing consulting (communication, teamwork, presentations).
- Practical exercises that simulate real consulting work.
- Introductions to SAP customers and partner companies for possible job placements.
How to apply – step by step
- Update your CV in English. Emphasise any tech‑related coursework or projects.
- Prepare a digital copy of your degree certificate.
- If your GPA is strong, have your transcript ready to upload.
- Write a short sentence that explains why you want a career in SAP consulting and that you are open to travel.
- Check that your internet connection, webcam and microphone work for live sessions.
- Go to the official application page and submit your documents: SAP Young Professionals Program – apply here.
Tips to improve your chances
- Clear objective: State at the top of your CV that you are applying for the SAP Young Professionals Program.
- Show relevant study: List modules or projects on ERP, databases, data science, AI or business processes.
- Highlight transferable skills: Problem‑solving, stakeholder communication, teamwork – include measurable results.
- Include GPA if competitive: Add it to your CV and keep the transcript handy.
- Prepare for the virtual assessment: Test your equipment and do a practice video interview.
- Brief cover note: Add 2‑3 sentences inside the application that recap your degree, GPA (if strong) and motivation for SAP consulting.
- LinkedIn: Update your profile to match your CV and use a professional headline such as “Business graduate seeking SAP consulting role”.
- Ready examples: Be prepared to talk about a team project, a data‑analysis decision, and a time you adapted quickly.
Next steps
This programme can give you a fast track into the world of enterprise software. If you meet the criteria, gather the required documents and submit your application before the August 2026 start date. Good luck!
