IT Trainee / Junior IT Intern
Organisation: SafariCo Hub
Location: Tanzania
Work arrangement: Remote or in-office
Office locations: Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam
Duration: 3–6 months
Type: Traineeship / Internship
About the Opportunity
SafariCo Hub is looking for a motivated final-year IT student or recent graduate who wants to gain their first practical experience in a professional working environment.
This traineeship is designed for someone who may have studied IT, software development, databases and related technologies at university or college, but has not yet had professional work experience.
The purpose of the role is to give the trainee an opportunity to understand how a real technology team operates, work on a real project, develop practical skills and experience a professional/corporate working environment.
You are not expected to already be an expert in the technologies listed below. They are technologies and tools that the trainee will learn and use during the traineeship.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone who:
* Is currently in their final year of university/college, or is a recent graduate.
* Has studied IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Business Computing, Information Systems or a related field.
* Has little or no previous professional work experience.
* Has studied programming, databases or software development as part of their education.
* Wants to gain their first practical experience in a professional environment.
* Is interested in learning how a technology project operates from development through to deployment and maintenance.
* Is interested in automation, AI, social media technology and digital platforms.
* Is willing to learn independently and ask questions when necessary.
* Is reliable, responsible and willing to take ownership of assigned tasks.
* Can communicate and collaborate with a remote/in-person team.
Technologies & Tools You Will Learn
During the traineeship, the trainee will gain practical exposure to technologies and tools used by SafariCo Hub, including:
Development
* Node.js
* Python
* JavaScript / TypeScript
* HTML / CSS
* APIs and REST APIs
* Webhooks
* Git / GitHub
* Frontend and backend development
* Software testing and debugging
Database & Backend Infrastructure
* Supabase
* PostgreSQL / SQL
* Database design and management
* Authentication and user management
* APIs and backend services
* Data integrity and security
Hosting & Deployment
* Hostinger
* Website hosting
* Domain and DNS basics
* Deployment and configuration
* Server and application management
* Basic cloud/web infrastructure
Project & Team Management
* Jira
* Confluence
* Task management
* Sprint planning
* Issue/bug tracking
* Technical documentation
* Team collaboration
* Professional software-development workflows
Automation & AI
* n8n
* Workflow automation
* API integrations
* Webhooks
* AI-powered workflows
* Business-process automation
* Data automation
* Email and communication automation
* Social media automation
* Reporting automation
* Connecting different systems and services
Social Media & Digital Technology
The trainee may also support the technical side of SafariCo Hub’s digital and social media operations, including:
* Social media content workflows
* Content scheduling and automation
* Social media integrations
* Digital marketing technology
* Social media data and reporting
* AI-assisted content workflows
* Automating repetitive digital tasks
What You Will Do
The trainee will gradually take responsibility for real tasks, with guidance from the technical lead.
Responsibilities may include:
* Assist with website and backend development.
* Work on small development tasks using Node.js, Python and other technologies.
* Assist with database tasks using Supabase/PostgreSQL.
* Test new features and identify bugs.
* Investigate technical problems and research possible solutions.
* Create and maintain simple n8n automation workflows.
* Connect systems through APIs and webhooks.
* Assist with website deployment and hosting tasks.
* Work with Jira to manage assigned tasks and track progress.
* Use Confluence to document technical information and project knowledge.
* Assist with technical documentation.
* Support social media and digital automation.
* Explore ways AI can improve business processes.
* Participate in technical discussions and team meetings.
* Follow professional development, security and documentation practices.
How the Traineeship Works
The trainee will learn by doing.
At the beginning, the trainee will receive an introduction to the SafariCo Hub platform, development environment, tools and working processes.
Tasks will initially be small and supervised. As the trainee becomes more comfortable with the technology, they will gradually receive more responsibility.
For example, a trainee may progress from:
Learning → Small Task → Testing → Independent Task → Feature → Automation → Larger Responsibility
The objective is to help the trainee move from academic knowledge to real-world professional experience.
What You Will Gain
By the end of the traineeship, the trainee should have practical exposure to:
* Professional software development.
* Backend and web development.
* Node.js and Python.
* Databases and Supabase.
* Hosting and deployment.
* Git/GitHub.
* APIs and integrations.
* n8n automation.
* AI-powered automation.
* Social media technology.
* Jira project management.
* Confluence documentation.
* Software testing and debugging.
* Professional communication.
* Working remotely with a technology team.
* Understanding how technology supports an actual business.
Work Arrangement
The position is based in Tanzania.
The trainee can work:
* Remotely, or
* In person from our offices in Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam.
The exact arrangement will depend on the trainee’s circumstances and the needs of the team.
Remote trainees will be expected to communicate regularly with the team and participate in online meetings when required.
Duration
3–6 months
The traineeship may be extended or lead to further opportunities with SafariCo Hub depending on the trainee’s performance, development and organisational requirements.
Important: No Professional Experience Required
This is a learning and development opportunity.
Candidates do not need previous professional experience with Node.js, Python, Supabase, Hostinger, n8n, Jira or Confluence.
It is enough for the candidate to have studied relevant concepts or technologies and demonstrate the ability and willingness to learn.
We are looking for someone with:
Potential + curiosity + responsibility + willingness to learn.
Not someone who already knows everything.
Ideal Candidate
This opportunity is particularly suitable for a student or recent graduate who is thinking:
“I have studied IT and technology, but I haven’t had the opportunity to work in a professional environment yet. I want to apply what I have learned, learn new technologies, understand how a real company operates and build practical experience before starting my career.”
If that sounds like you, we encourage you to apply.
Application
Please submit:
* CV
* Short introduction explaining why you are interested in the traineeship
* University/college and course
* Expected graduation date or graduation year
* Technologies studied during your education
* Any academic, personal or university projects
* GitHub or portfolio link, if available
Previous professional experience is not required.