Internship Programme 2027: Technical Support

Optimi Learning; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

Optimi Learning in Centurion seeks a detail-oriented Technical Support Assistant to join our team. The role includes completing an accredited 12-month qualification and providing system support across departments in a dynamic tech environment.

The candidate will diagnose problems, work with analysts and devops, and help upskill operational teams. 25 hours per week on-site, with potential to develop skills in reporting and data analysis.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 is required.
• Bachelor’s degree or final year in IT, Engineering or related field (with limited subjects in 2027).
• Proficient in MS Excel, SQL Server, MS Word & MS Projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be detail-orientated and analytical.
• Must not have previously participated in an internship programme.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose system related problems and escalate when needed.
• Support departments with system-related queries.
• Provide ongoing support on project solutions to operational teams.
• Collaborate with business analysts, devops and developers to resolve issues.
• Identify areas for project requirements to address ongoing issues.
• Identify upskilling needs of operational teams and training of champions.
• Provide reporting on trends and productivity.
• Assist with report creation, interpretation and restructuring of data.
• Prioritize tasks and apply systematic problem solving.
• Coordinate resources within the team to resolve issues effectively.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical

Problem-solving

Excellent communication

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree or final year in IT/Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

SQL Server

MS Word

MS Projects

Job description

Optimi is looking for a detail-oriented and analytical individual to join our team as a Technical Support Assistant. The ideal candidate should have strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to learn within a dynamic technology environment. This opportunity will also entail completing an accredited qualificationover the period of 12 months.

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12.
• Bachelor’s degree or final year in IT, Engineering and/or related field (with limited subjects in 2027).
• Proficient in MS Excel, SQL Server, MS Word & MS Projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be detail-orientated and analytical.
• Must not have previously participated in an internship programme.

DUTIES

• Diagnose system related problems and where necessary escape the problem to the relevant system providers.
• Support departments with system-related queries.
• Provide ongoing support on project solutions to operational teams.
• Work closely with the business analysts, devops team and developers to ensure the efficient resolution of problems.
• Identify areas for project requirements to address ongoing issues.
• Identify areas for upskilling of operational teams to handle support queries, training of champions and automating resolutions.
• Provide general reporting on trends and productivity.
• Assist with report creation, interpretation and, where necessary, restructuring of data.
• Prioritize tasks.
• Apply a systematic approach to problem solving.
• Coordinate the required resources in the respective team to resolve issues effectively.

The position is based in Centurion. The candidate will be required to work 25 hours per week.

Should you not receive a call from us in 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.