CHIETA: ICT Support Internship Opportunities (6 Posts)
Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA) invites suitably qualified and recently graduated individuals to apply for the available internship opportunities within the Smart Skills Centres located in Gauteng, Northern Cape, and Free State. These internship positions aim to provide administrative and ICT support to the Innovation and Technology Business Unit, offering graduates valuable workplace exposure and practical experience in a dynamic skills development environment.
Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA) invites applicants who meet the minimum requirements to submit their applications before the closing date. Successful interns will receive a monthly stipend and will be responsible for supporting centre operations, assisting users, ensuring the functionality of ICT equipment, and contributing to the overall efficiency of the Smart Skills Centres. The programme is designed to enhance youth employability while strengthening digital literacy and technical support services across the participating provinces.
VACANCIES: 06 x ICT SUPPORT INTERNS (SMART SKILLS CENTRES)
Fixed-Term Contract: 24 Months
Monthly Stipend: R7,000.00 (Seven Thousand Rand)
LOCATIONS:
- Gauteng (x2)
- Northern Cape (x2)
- Free State (x2)
Exciting internship opportunities are available at CHIETA. The purpose of these roles is to provide administrative and ICT support to the Innovation and Technology Business Unit within CHIETA. Interested applicants who meet the requirements are invited to apply.
Northern Cape
Province: Northern Cape
Vacancies: 2
Reference Number: NC-SSC-001
Title: Smart Skills Centre Support Intern
Minimum Requirements:
- Matric
- National Diploma in Public Administration, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field
- Minimum 65% aggregate
- Computer literate
- Valid driver’s licence (advantage)
- Must reside in Northern Cape
- Recently graduated with no work experience
Free State
Province: Free State
Vacancies: 2
Reference Number: FS-SSC-001
Title: Smart Skills Centre ICT Support Intern
Minimum Requirements:
- Matric
- National Diploma in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field
- Minimum 65% aggregate
- Computer literate
- Valid driver’s licence (advantage)
- Must reside in Free State
- Recently graduated with no work experience
Gauteng
Province: Gauteng
Vacancies: 2
Reference Number: GP-SSC-001
Title: Smart Skills Centre ICT Support Intern
Minimum Requirements:
- Matric
- National Diploma in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field
- Minimum 65% aggregate
- Computer literate
- Valid driver’s licence (advantage)
- Must reside in Gauteng
- Recently graduated with no work experience
ADDITIONAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- A minimum aggregate of 65% for overall qualification
- Be recently graduated with no work experience
- Must be computer literate
- Valid driver’s license will be an added advantage
- Applicants must reside within the province in which they are applying
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide technical support for hardware, software, and network-related issues within the Smart Skills Centre
- Assist users with troubleshooting and resolving IT challenges, ensuring minimal disruptions to operations
- Ensure all software and applications are up to date and properly licensed
- Monitor network security and data protection measures, ensuring compliance with IT policies
- Support the setup and management of online learning platforms and digital tools used in training programs
- Perform administrative functions such as checking and responding to email, calls, and social media queries related to the designated Smart Skills Centre
- Responsible for checking and monitoring Smart Skills Centre equipment and reporting issues
- Ensure walk-in queries are documented and attended to
- Communication and reporting of challenges within the Centre (e.g., internet issues)
- Responsible for visitor management by ensuring visitors sign in when entering the Centre
- Ensuring that the Centre is always clean
- Responsible for the marketing of the Centre
- Taking minutes in meetings
Skills & Behavioural Competencies:
- Planning and Organisation Skills
- Communication (oral and written)
- Problem-solving ability
- Diversity awareness
- Confidentiality, ethics, integrity, and professionalism
- Detail-oriented
- Teamwork
- Innovative skills
HOW TO APPLY
Interested individuals are invited to submit their CV, academic record, certified copies of ID, Matric certificate, and relevant tertiary qualifications to:
[email protected]
Please use the reference number of the position you are applying for as the email subject.
Should no feedback be forthcoming by 31 January 2026, please accept that your application was not successful.
CHIETA reserves the right not to make an appointment.
CHIETA is committed to the advancement of Employment Equity. Successful applicants will be subjected to background checks and required to undertake the necessary assessments.
Closing date: 5 December 2025
Protection of Personal Information – Employment Candidates
- CHIETA is a responsible party in terms of the POPI Act of 2013.
- CHIETA will take all prescribed and reasonable precautions to ensure that your information is safeguarded.
- By submitting your application, you consent to CHIETA processing your personal information for recruitment purposes only.
- You have the right to withdraw consent, access your data, request correction, or complain to the Information Regulator at any time.
CHIETA reserves the right not to make an appointment.