Graduate Program HP South Africa

Graduate Program HP South Africa Description - Please note, this is a general listing and may not have an immediate opening. We will contact candidates who best meet the job requirements as such openings arise. As a Graduate at HP South Africa, you will be exposed to roles across Sales, having the opportunity to gain a clear strategic vision of the printing and computing markets. You will be an active member of the South-Central Africa Commercial Organization team, helping our customers and partners to take their business to the next level with the HP portfolio (Printing and Personal Systems products, Services and Solutions). Within the program you will be able to create your own development plan and enhance your soft skills through sales and leadership trainings, on-the-job stretch assignments, feedback sessions, and coaching with world class IT leaders. As a recent graduate, at HP you can expect to connect with brilliant people who help you perform at your best and work with a team that’s as passionate about solving challenges as it is about developing solutions. Please note that our Graduate Program starts on 1 October 2026 with no flexibility on joining date. Among your talents, do you have...? * A university degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or a related field, obtained within the last 12 months. * A passion for technology and innovation. * Self-motivation and a willingness to learn new skills. * Creativity, proactiveness, and strong interpersonal skills. * Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities. * Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint. Do you aspire to make a significant impact? Embark on your journey by redefining the best practices that other companies admire. Join us and take advantage of: * A competitive 1-year contract to kickstart your career (initial graduate program duration) within the diverse South-Central Africa Commercial Sales Organization, where you can apply your academic knowledge. * In-company development programs and platforms. * Opportunities for international and cross-functional exposure. * Future development prospects to build your career across various businesses and functions. Preference will be given to members from designated groups, i.e. EE in accordance with the Employment Equity Act. However, this does not suggest that the process of recruitment excludes members from non-designated groups. #LI-POST Job - Sales Operations Schedule - Full time Shift - No shift premium (South Africa) Travel - Relocation - Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) \- HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s). Please be assured that you will not be subject to any adverse treatment if you choose to disclose the information requested. This information is provided voluntarily. The information obtained will be kept in strict confidence. For more information, review HP’s EEO Policy or read about your rights as an applicant under the law here: “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal"

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