SAP Africa — Young Professionals Program 2021
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The SAP Africa Training and Development Institute provides the Young Professionals Program as a free initiative. The three-month program is intended to equip new graduates with the credentials and soft skills necessary to pursue a career as an SAP Associate Consultant. At the conclusion of the program, SAP TDI will work closely with YPP graduates to expose them to a variety of SAP consulting possibilities with SAP customers and partners.
SAP began in 1972 as a group of five colleagues who wanted to try something different. Together, they revolutionized corporate software and business. To this day, SAP remains an industry leader in business application software. SAP promotes entrepreneurship, innovation, and long-term connections with workers.
**Application deadline:** Varying
### Benefits of SAP Africa Young Professionals Program
An SAP Consultant’s job may be classified into two categories: functional and technical. This curriculum will prepare individuals to become Functional Consultants within SAP SuccessFactors: Employee Central and SAP Ariba Procurement. SAP Functional Consultants assist clients in understanding their business needs and translating them into comprehensive technological solutions.
Furthermore, the training program ensures that you:
- Start your journey to become an SAP Consultant;
- Gain globally-recognised associate-level SAP Certifications;
- Learn directly from SAP experts;
- Experience classroom and workshop-based training in SAP Technologies;
- Develop the soft skills needed to prepare you for successful job applications;
- Benefit from introductions to job opportunities within the SAP Ecosystem to help secure a position after the training. Please note this program does not guarantee you a job at the end of it.
#### CERTIFICATE INFORMATION
SAP S/4HANA Cloud is a complete enterprise resource planning system with built-in intelligent technologies, including AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics. It helps companies adopt new business models, manage business change at speed, orchestrate internal and external resources, and use the predictive power of AI. Benefit from tight, native integration between processes, industry depth, and a consistent in-memory data model.
The “SAP Certified Associate – SAP Activate Project Manager” certification exam verifies that the candidate has the knowledge required in the area of SAP project management. This certificate builds on basic consultant skills and experience that is then refined by practical experience during several projects. This exam validates whether SAP-focused project managers have advanced business skills and the ability to apply methodologies and tools.
### Eligibility Criteria
In order to qualify for the SAP Africa Young Professionals Program, Africans interested in applying must meet the following criteria:
- Candidates must have the legal right to work in South Africa.
- Candidates must be currently unemployed or employed in a part-time/non-permanent role not related to career aspirations;
- Candidates must be educated to at least Bachelor level in a field related to Business Administration/ Management Information Systems / Engineering OR Information Technology / Data Science / Computer Science.
- Candidates will preferably have graduated within the last 3 years with a GPA in the top quartile – proof of this may be requested.
- Candidates must have a keen interest in starting an SAP-related career involving travel;
- Candidates should be fluent in English, both written and spoken.
However, do note that due to the spread of Coronavirus this training will take place online in a virtual live classroom format. The company emphasizes that candidates must have a strong internet connection at home to participate in this program.
### How to Apply
Lastly, the SAP requires that candidates share an English version of their resume when applying for this program.
The program will commence towards the middle of November 2021 and full-time availability from 9 am – 6 pm from Monday – Friday throughout the training period is essential. The Program will last for 3 months.
Further information can be found on the [official scholarship website](https://jobs.sap.com/job/Woodmead-SAP-Young-Professionals-Program-South-Africa-2-2021-2148/705699601/).
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Eligibility criteria
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
- Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
- English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
- Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential
Required documents
A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.
- Valid international passport (bio page scan)
- Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
- Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
- Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
- Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
- Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
- Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders
Deadline timeline
The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.
- 12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
- 6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
- 3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
- 1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
- Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the SAP Africa — Young Professionals Program 2021?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the the stated level level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to the host country for the duration of the programme.
Is the SAP Africa — Young Professionals Program 2021 fully funded?+
Funding model: Funding type varies — check the official site. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.
When is the application deadline?+
The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
What documents do I need to apply?+
At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.
How can I improve my chance of winning?+
Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.