Internship – IT

Location

Pretoria, Gauteng (Hatfield)

Job Type

Internship (6‑month contract)

Application Deadline

Open until filled

Job Summary

GIZ – Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit – is a global leader in international cooperation and education. Our Country Office in Hatfield, Pretoria supports programmes across South Africa, Lesotho and eSwatini. We are looking for a motivated IT Intern to join our dynamic team and help shape South Africa’s digital backbone.

Key Responsibilities

• Support colleagues across the Country Office and project teams with daily ICT needs.
• Maintain and troubleshoot hardware and software to keep operations running smoothly.
• Assist with purchasing, installing and updating servers, printers, notebooks, scanners and other digital devices.
• Monitor and upgrade Office 365, SAP, payroll, Windows 10/11 and server environments.
• Ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 27001 and GIZ IT security guidelines.
• Update antivirus software and apply operating system patches.
• Maintain user permissions, shared folder access and backup procedures.
• Document server and workstation settings and support IT knowledge management.
• Participate in IT-related projects and contribute to system improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in IT.
• Training in Microsoft Windows Server (2012 or 2016), Windows 10 and MS Office 2016/365 (certificate a plus).
• CompTIA A+ and N+ certificates (advantageous).
• CCNA training (certificate a plus).
• Strong knowledge of IT hardware, software, networks, databases and security.
• Experience with SAP or WINPACCS is a plus.

Professional Experience

Up to 6 months of experience in an IT support or similar role is desirable but not required.

Competencies

• Proficient with MS Office 365, MS Teams and general IT applications.
• Good command of English; German is an advantage.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise, meet deadlines and work independently.
• Enthusiastic about continuous learning and upskilling.

Work Environment

Full‑time position based in Hatfield, Pretoria. The role reports to the Head of Finance and Administration with guidance from the IT Specialist.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted online through the GIZ career portal. Please include a motivation letter with your application.

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