IT Support Intern
2026-01-30 - 2026-04-30
Contractor
JHB000830
Information Technology
Gauteng, JHB - Northern Suburbs
Signa Opportunity is recruiting unemployed youth for quality workplace experience through the Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative.
About the YES Initiative
The initiative was launched by the President in 2018 and is a partnership with the government and labour department to collectively devise a national plan to build economic pathways for South Africa’s youth by creating workplace opportunities for South African youth over a period of 12 months.

Position: IT Support Intern

Stipend:  R8,200

Location: Gauteng (Sandton)
About the role
We are seeking a motivated and technically inclined IT Intern (Learning Management System Support) to assist in the maintenance, support, and day-to-day administration of our Learning Management System.

Responsibilities
  • Assist in maintaining and updating the Learning Management System.
  • Support user account management for learners, tutors, and administrators.
  • Assist with uploading, organising, and managing learning content on the LMS.
  • Provide first-line technical support to learners and tutors experiencing system or access issues.
  • Monitor system performance and report technical issues or bugs to the IT Lead.
  • Assist with basic troubleshooting of login, access, and functionality challenges.
  • Support data management in line with organisational and data protection policies.
  • Assist with generating basic system reports (usage, participation, engagement).
  • Contribute to documenting system processes, user guides, and support materials.
  • Support general IT-related administrative tasks as required.
Minimum Requirements
  • South African Unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 34.
  • Must not have participated on the YES programme before.
  • Matric.
  • completed a qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • Technical Skills: Basic understanding of web-based systems and digital platforms.
  • Familiarity with Learning Management Systems or online platforms will be an advantage.
  • Communication Skills: Good written and verbal communication skills to support users and document processes.
  • Time Management Skills: Ability to manage tasks efficiently and meet deadlines in a structured environment.
  • Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify technical issues and apply logical troubleshooting steps.
  • Professional Conduct: Ability to handle user data and system information with confidentiality and accountability.
  • Willingness to Learn: Strong interest in learning and applying IT skills in a real-world educational context.
Please consider your application unsuccessful when you have not heard from the Signa Opportunity team within two weeks of submitting your application.
For more information please contact:
Simphiwe Zulu