Information Technology Graduate

MultiChoice Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

MultiChoice Group is seeking enthusiastic IT Graduates to join their team in a fast-paced and innovative environment. Successful candidates will rotate through technical functions such as chatbot engineering and mobile development while learning and contributing to diverse projects. This opportunity is ideal for individuals with a passion for technology and a willingness to adapt in an evolving field.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate in a related field.
• Familiarity with Java, Python, and JavaScript programming.
• Understanding of mobile app development frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in chatbot engineering and mobile application development.
• Support web development and digital marketing operations.
• Conduct research to understand digital adoption trends.

Skills

Programming languages

Mobile app development

Web development

Cloud platforms

Marketing technologies

Education

NQF Level 6 Qualification in Technology

Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Engineering

Job description

The Organization

The MultiChoice Group is a multinational media and entertainment group headquartered in South Africa, Dubai and the Netherlands with principal operations in pay television, video entertainment, advertising and content security. Brands within the Group include DStv, GOtv, SuperSport, M-Net, DStv Media Sales, Showmax and European-based content security leader Irdeto. We’re proud to say we serve 20 million subscribers across more than 50 African markets, with a successful history of identifying and adapting to industry trends, allowing us to continuously deliver the best in entertainment.

By joining our passionate and creative team, you can help us achieve our objectives of expanding our pay-TV and SVOD (Subscription Video On demand) subscriber bases, improving advertising sales, spearheading cutting-edge technology, supporting local content and providing an exceptional customer experience.

Join Africa’s most loved storyteller!

Purpose of the Position

We are seeking enthusiastic IT Graduates who are eager to learn and grow in various technical disciplines within a fast-paced and innovative environment. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to rotate through different technical functions, including chatbot engineering, app engineering, backend engineering, marketing operations (MarTech), and digital enablement operations. This role is ideal for individuals with a passion for technology and a desire to contribute to a variety of projects while building a diverse skill set.

Key Performance Objectives Tasks

Technical Rotation

• Chatbot Engineering: Assist in the design, development, and deployment of conversational AI bots. Support the integration of AI-driven solutions to improve customer engagement and service.
• Mobile Engineering: Work alongside mobile developers to design, implement, and maintain mobile applications. Participate in debugging and optimization of mobile solutions across various platforms (Android/iOS).
• Web Engineering: Collaborate on the development of web-based platforms. Support front-end and back-end web development, contributing to the creation of responsive, user-friendly digital experiences.
• Marketing Operations (MarTech): Support the configuration, optimization, and troubleshooting of marketing technology
• platforms. Assist in tracking campaign performance and optimising digital marketing workflows.
• Digital Enablement Operations: Provide operational support for digital platforms and ensure the smooth running of digital channels (web, app, chatbots). Collaborate across teams to resolve technical issues and contribute to ongoing digital initiatives.

Analysis on Customer Behavior

• Conducts international and competitor research to understand and to identify Digital Adoption trends.
• Formulates business requirements based on research and ensures the execution of these business requirements through relevant stakeholders.
• (for e.g. Marketing, Customer Segments, Customer Contact Centre etc)
• Provides performance input into self-service management reporting

Risk Management

• Accountable for managing the business risk and ensures that the build is aligned to risk and compliance requirements
• Follow the different MCSA and MAH operational processes, including change activities and comms

Qualifications

• Equivalent NQF Level 6 Qualification in Technology, or similar

Experience

• A recent graduate with a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field

Technical Competencies

• Familiarity with programming languages (Java, Python, JavaScript, etc.)
• Understanding of mobile app development frameworks (e.g., Flutter, React Native)
• Experience with web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or similar frameworks)
• Basic knowledge of cloud platforms, databases, and APIs
• Familiarity with marketing technologies and automation tools is a plus (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot, Google Analytics)

Additional Information

• Must be flexible and open to rotating across multiple technical disciplines
• Strong interest in emerging technologies and digital transformation
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment