Mintek SOC Limited invites unemployed recent graduates to apply for the Information and Communication Technology Internship Programme 2024.
Closing date: 04 July 2024
- Industry: Mining & Quarrying
- Job category: IT and Telecommunications
- Location: Randburg
- Contract: Internship
- Remuneration: Market Related
- EE position: No
SALARY PACKAGE: R137 280.00 CTC per annum non–negotiable
Job Purpose
An exciting career opportunity exists at Mintek for a Information and Communication Technology Intern.
The purpose is to provide practical work experience to students who have completed their degree.
The incumbent will be responsible for Data Analytics and Service Desk assistance. All suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to apply.
Careers at Mintek
MINTEK South Africa is a national mineral research organisation and one of the world’s leading technology organisation specialising in mineral processing, extractive metallurgy and related areas.
Working closely with industry and other R&D institutions, Mintek provides service testwork, process development and optimisation, consulting and innovative products to clients worldwide.
Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified persons for appointment to the position of: ICT Internship Programme 2024.
Duties and Responsibilities
Data Analytics
- Assist in data collection, cleaning, and preparation for analysis.
- Assist in generating insights from data analysis to support decision-making processes
- Contribute to the development of reports, dashboards, and visualizations to communicate findings effectively
- Proactively seek feedback from users to identify pain points and areas for improvement in service delivery
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and provide data-driven solutions
Service desk
- Assist in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of hardware and software
- Provide technical support to staff, diagnosing and resolving IT-related issues
- Conduct research on new technologies and recommend improvements to enhance the IT infrastructure
- Provide timely and effective technical support to users
- Escalate complex issues to appropriate teams and follow up to ensure prompt resolution.
Job Knowledge and Skills
- Basic understanding of computer hardware, software, and networking principles
- SQL querying
- Analytical skills
- Statistical analysis techniques
- Data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
- Technical support principles
- Communication skills (verbal and written)
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Prioritization skills
- Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and processes
- Understanding of cloud computing concepts is desirable
Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (NQF level 7) degree in either Computer Science, IT or related
- Excellent academic record: 60% average
How to Apply
This opportunity is open to South African citizens only. Successful candidates must arrange their own accommodation close to Mintek, and must make their own travel arrangements to get to Mintek. Candidates must be willing to undergo psychometric testing.
Should you not hear from us within one (1) month of the closing date, consider your application to be unsuccessful.
Mintek is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of occupational categories.
PROSPECTIVE INTERNS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING AS ONE DOCUMENT:
- Curriculum Vitae;
- Certified academic record;
- Certified Degree Certificate;
- Copy of ID
CLOSING DATE: 04 July 2024
Please APPLY HERE for this exciting career opportunity.