Job Title
ICT Internship
Organizational Unit
Sapref -> Engineering & Technical Services -> Information Communication & Technology
Job Type
In-Service Training
Hours of Work (WSR)
8hr Day Worker Schedule
Years of Experience
No Experience
Location
Island View Terminal - Durban, KZN ZA (Primary)
Advert Closing Date
25/10/2026
Job Description
Role Purpose:
The ICT Intern will support the ICT function by assisting with business applications, end-user support, reporting, system administration, infrastructure activities, vendor coordination, and ICT projects. The role provides exposure to a broad range of ICT disciplines and requires the incumbent to provide operational support across the ICT environment as needed.
Key Accountabilities/Objectives:
- Provide first-line support for business applications and end-user queries.
- Assist with incident, problem, and service request management.
- Support user account administration and access management.
- Participate in business requirements gathering and documentation.
- Support application testing, upgrades, and system implementations.
- Assist with report development, data analysis, and dashboard creation.
- Maintain application and system documentation.
- Assist with ICT asset management and inventory control.
- Provide basic desktop, hardware, software, and printer support.
- Support network, infrastructure, and cybersecurity-related activities as required.
- Liaise with vendors and service providers regarding incidents, changes, and support requests.
- Assist with procurement activities, requisitions, quotations, and invoice reconciliation.
- Participate in ICT projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Assist with user training and communication activities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to learn new technologies and business processes quickly.
- Ability to work independently and effectively under pressure.
- Strong customer service orientation and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and able to take initiative to drive tasks to completion.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications Years of Work Experience:
National Diploma or Degree inInformation Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Information Systems, or a related field.
Technical skills
- Windows 10 /11 administration and troubleshooting.
- Microsoft 365 administration (Exchange Online, Teams, OneDrive and SharePoint)
- Exposure to software development concepts and technologies such as Visual Studio, C#, and .NET Framework.
- Knowledge of database concepts and query tools (e.g., SQL, Oracle).
- Familiarity with remote connection services (e.g., VPN, RDC, Cisco AnyConnect, etc.)
- Good understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- Understanding of web-based, client/server, cloud-based and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Exposure to reporting and analytics tools such as Power BI would be advantageous.
- Understanding of enterprise business applications such as ERP, HRMS, Workflow, Document Management, and Collaboration platforms.
AdvantageousSkills
- ITIL Version 3/4 Foundation with knowledge of IT service management (ITSM) practices.
- Microsoft certifications (e.g., Microsoft 365 Fundamentals, Azure Fundamentals, or equivalent).