Job Description

The opportunity

Nile Fresh (Pty) Ltd is an innovative e-commerce platform working to improve how food is traded across Africa. We use technology, data, and smart operational tools to connect producers to markets more efficiently, helping farmers earn more while making fresh food more accessible and affordable.

We are looking for a Data Science / BI analyst intern to join the team over the June/July holiday period. This role is well suited to a student or recent graduate who enjoys working with data, solving practical business problems, and building simple tools that make day-to-day operations more efficient.
The internship will focus on two broad areas:

• Supporting BI and reporting work, and
• helping build lightweight internal tools and workflows for operational teams

This includes using modern tools to help design and build simple internal web-based applications that can be used for a range of operational tasks and communication with the central team.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Data Scientist and be fully integrated into Nile’s tech team, gaining first-hand exposure to how technology, data tools, and internal products are developed in a fast-moving startup environment. This is a practical, hands-on internship with real business exposure and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to projects with direct operational value.

Requirements

In this role, you may

• Support the team with reporting, dashboards, and ad hoc analysis
• Help clean, organise, and explore operational data
• Assist in building or improving internal BI reports and data views
• Help design and build lightweight internal tools or web apps for operational use
• Work on practical process-improvement projects with direct business value
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical team members to understand business needs
• Present findings or progress clearly and simply

The ideal candidate

• Is studying toward, or has recently completed, a degree in Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field
• Is comfortable working with data in Excel, SQL, Python, or similar tools
• Has an interest in BI, analytics, operations, or product thinking
• Is curious, proactive, and eager to learn
• Can work independently and communicate clearly
• Enjoys solving practical problems in a simple, structured way

Benefits

Team & culture

We are building a high-performing team, passionate about transforming Africa’s food systems. Our founding team combines experience at world leading companies - Amazon, J.P. Morgan, and Luno. We aim to create a fun, lively and modern work environment. The nature of our business is fast-paced and high-growth.

At Nile.ag, we value the creativity and unique perspectives found in diverse and inclusive workplaces.

Contact us on careers@nile.ag