ICT Intern

Join Our Team at IIE Rosebank International

The Independent Institute of Education, Rosebank International, is part of the ADvTECH Group, Africa's leading private education provider. From our humble beginning in 1909, Rosebank International has grown to a student population of more than 30,000 students nationwide.

As we continue to expand and innovate, we invite passionate professionals to become part of our dynamic team. If you are driven by the desire to make a meaningful difference in students' lives and wish to contribute to an institution that values academic excellence, connection, and student success, we would love to hear from you.

Join us on our journey of shaping futures!

Job Purpose:

The overall purpose of the job is to provide desktop support by installing hardware and software applications and operating systems and by troubleshooting problems with software applications and operating systems or repairing hardware for staff at the Rosebank College campuses whilst professionally learning and improving.

Education (formal qualification requirements) – minimum

Certificate / Diploma in Information Technology

Education (formal qualification requirements) – ideal

Degree in Information Technology

Legal Requirements

Clean criminal record

Training

Knowledge of Standard Operation Systems

IT Policies and Procedures

Advtech Group IT Framework

Experience

Job Title / Function

Minimum time spent in job

Working within a team: 1 year

Position Description

KPA / Main Outputs and Responsibilities for this Position

Level 1 Desktop Support

Gathers the user's information for example computer system name, screen name or report name, error or warning message displayed on the screen, any logs files.

Analyses the information technology issue to figure out the underlying problem and identifies what the user is trying to accomplish.

Uses a knowledge management tool that may include troubleshooting methods for example uninstalling or re-installing basic software applications after identifying the information technology issue

Software Installations

Checks that the necessary system requirements are met before installing software.

Checks for existing versions of the software.

Selects the components of the operating systems that need to be installed for users.

Checks whether device drivers and plug ins have been installed on the user's computer or laptop.

Creates or updates program folders and files.

Adds configuration data such as configuration files, Windows registry entries or environment variables.

Makes the software accessible to the user, for example by creating links, shortcuts or bookmarks.

Configures components that run automatically, such as Daemons or Windows services.

Liaises with the First and Second Line Managers to activate the product or assign usernames or passwords.

Hardware Installations

Installation of hardware as set out in the company’s standard operating procedure modules

Continuous Professional Development

Increases knowledge of information technology by learning skills like problem solving and technical skills from the First and Second Line Managers.

Learns from working in a practical environment dealing with real problems experienced by users.

Competencies

Ability to clearly communicate with all levels of staff and management

Problem Solving

Planning and Organising

Time Management

Results Driven

Key Competencies (Operations):

Knowledge and understanding of the South African higher education systems and regulatory framework.

Ability to manage time effectively.

Attention to detail.

Customer service orientated.

Ability to effectively cope with change.

Deadline orientated and can work well under pressure.

Be able to work in a team environment.

Effective communication skills

Rosebank College is an equal opportunities employer however preference will be given to EE and South African candidates.