Wondering if there's a field service placement for university students? The answer is yes - and here's everything you need to know to apply. Real projects, real mentors, real impact.
Placement at a Glance
Apply for the area that aligns with your course or where you most want to develop skills.
Work on real campaigns for Melian's products and client projects. Exposure to digital strategy, content, social media management, SEO, and market research.
Great for: Business, Communications, Journalism
Join the team building Smart HMIS, Gusa Events, Umoja Pharmacy, Smart POS. Contribute to planning, UI/UX, user research, and QA from concept to launch.
Great for: IT, CS, UX/UI Design
Work alongside engineers building web & mobile apps for clients across East Africa. Write production code, participate in code reviews, ship features used by real users.
Great for: CS, Software Engineering
Since we began accepting students, graduates of our placements have gone on to full-time roles at tech companies, launched startups, and built portfolios that opened doors.
Work on actual client and product deliverables - not dummy exercises.
Guided by Melian's experienced team leads with structured feedback.
Formal letter and certificate recognised by employers.
Join a team of developers, designers, and marketers.
The process is straightforward. Follow each step carefully - a well-written application makes a significant difference.
Addressed to the Careers Team at Melian Software. Introduce yourself, your university, year of study, and your reason for applying.
State which department: Marketing, Product Development, or Software Development - and what relevant skills you bring.
This helps align placement timelines with your academic calendar.
Confirm you can commute to Sinza-Mapambano, Dar es Salaam every working day. All placements are fully in-person.
Attach your letter as a PDF, and optionally your CV or transcript, to: career@meliansoftware.com
"My placement at Melian was nothing like I expected. I worked on a real client website from day one."
Grace N. Web Dev · UDSM"I ran actual social campaigns for Melian's products with real metrics. That experience is the first thing I show in every interview."
Amani J. Marketing · MoCU"The team treated me like a junior developer. I attended sprints, contributed to PRs. This is where my career started."
Frank T. Software Dev · ARUWrite your application, include all required details, and send it to our careers team today. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
career@meliansoftware.comInclude: Area of interest · Year of study · Location · Commute availability