Wipro completes first internship programme in South Africa

With this 30 successful interns to work on live IT projects to be recruited

Wipro Technologies today announced the completion of the first batch of its Internship Programme in South Africa and recruitment of 30 successful interns to work on live IT projects.

Wipro is focused on localisation of its workforce and is extending the company's global expertise in IT services to South African nationals. Wipro selected the first batch of 30 local students from leading South African universities to train under the Project Readiness Program.

The interns underwent a rigorous training program for 3 months in Wipro's training centre in Johannesburg. The comprehensive engagement program entailed a curriculum that has been designed to address IT industry relevant skill sets, especially in advanced technologies.

“We are proactively exploring emerging markets as a part of our strategy to target high-growth opportunities. Africa has been one of our most dynamic markets to date and is a key focus for Wipro," said Saurabh Govil, Senior VP-Human Resources, Wipro.

“I am confident that this systematic approach towards career development will help build the local IT talent,” he further said.

The program saw a zero dropout rate with the first batch of students scoring above 75 per cent in all assessments. The Project Readiness Program was conducted by a team of trainers from Wipro’s global talent transformation team covering both technical and behavioural aspects. The interns are excited and very proud to be part of the Wipro South Africa family. They have now been deployed in the various projects of Wipro in South Africa.

Shailendra Singh, business director-Africa Region, Wipro Technologies said, “We recognise that enhancing employability of engineering and science graduates is a top priority for both industry and government in South Africa. The program is a mix of classroom and practical training and will allow students to capitalise on Wipro’s global expertise and proven track record in training and development.”