Zibuza, Youth@Work seek graduates to become AI champions
South Africa
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17 Apr 2025
Edu-tech firm Zibuza and youth@work are offering an a 12-month paid internship for South African graduates to become Artificial Intelligence (AI) champions and support the nationwide rollout of the Microsoft AI Fluency Training.
Zibuza is a South African digital education platform that connects teachers, learners, and education stakeholders through collaborative technology, while youth@work is a partner organisation of YES (Youth Employment Service).
The two organisations say they are ready offer opportunities to graduates to begin careers in AI and education and offer them a chance to gain hands-on experience at the intersection of education, technology, and impact.
“You'll play a crucial role in helping schools and teachers prepare for the future,” The parties say in the LinkedIn post.
To participate, one must complete the Microsoft AI Fluency training, the internship runs from June 2025 – May 2026 and it will be a hybrid session (remote + in-person).
Successful candidates will receive a monthly stipend and there is potential for renewal or permanent role. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply by 30 April 2025.
Malcom Mooi, founder and CEO of Zibuza, tells ITWeb Africa: “As someone working at the intersection of education and technology, I see first-hand how critical it is for young graduates to position themselves for the future.
“With South Africa’s youth unemployment at record levels, we cannot afford to let graduates fall behind in the age of AI.
“Through our partnership with Microsoft and their AI Fluency programme, Zibuza is creating pathways for graduates to build real-world digital skills while contributing meaningfully to their communities.
“Microsoft has made strong commitments to upskilling one million people in South Africa and we see this internship as a way to activate that mission on the ground. By equipping graduates with AI knowledge and hands-on experience, we are opening doors to meaningful work in one of the fastest-growing fields of the next decade.”