ICT Internship Opportunity – JoGEDA

ByRainbow Time

JoGEDA is looking for talented individuals who seek to further their career in a rural environment working within the public sector in Aliwal North. If you are serious about economic development and seek to contribute to a transformed Eastern Cape economy, are results driven, and have passion for the Eastern Cape, you may be our ideal candidate. JoGEDA offers you an opportunity where you can make a positive impact on the lives of the people of the Eastern Cape.

  • Position: Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Intern
  • Contract Duration: One Year Fixed Term Contract
  • Location: Eastern Cape, Sout Africa
  • Closing Date: 20 February 2026
Job Purpose
  • Assist and support all end-users
  • Attend to departmental queries
  • Assist in handling IT technical problems
  • Assist in network and telephone management
Educational Qualifications
  • Grade 12
  • National Diploma in Information Technology or Degree in Information Technology or equivalent qualification
Experience
  • None required
Requirements / Competencies
  • A person with a sense of urgency and attention to detail
  • Must be a quick learner and able to handle pressure
  • Ability to work with confidential information and team build
Key Performance Areas
Procedures, Systems and Controls
  • Keep abreast of technological developments in the information technology and communication environment with specific emphasis on improving networks, accessibility and performance of the systems, applications and tools.
  • Assist with implementation of risk related policies associated with access levels, backups, confidentiality, disaster recovery, etc.
  • Assist with establishment, amendments and implementation of the procedural ICT applications.
  • Assist with reviews and implementation of the current legislative requirements with respect to acquisition processes, software development and asset control.
Financial Control and Operational Management
  • Assist with inputs into the acquisition of ICT equipment and software, etc.
  • Assist with monitoring service level agreements of service providers and ensure work is done as per terms of reference.
  • Assist with evaluating the adequacy of end-user support structures and attending to the implementation of corrective measures and response time.
  • Assist with operating capacity of specific and/or compatibility of specific users’ systems with respect to installation of new applications based on functional needs and attending to implementation sequences.
Communication and Relationship Management
  • Assist with coordination and setting up of the forums and committees to serve as avenue to facilitate functional information and receive comments.
  • Assist with communicating and responding to queries raised.
  • Communicate with departments on audit findings and recommendations.
Important Information

Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to the required assessment processes. Previous and current employers and references will be contacted, and candidates must also be willing to have their qualifications, criminal records and driver’s licence verified.

Canvassing and/or lobbying of Board Members and officials will not be allowed and non-compliance shall immediately disqualify any applicant.

JoGEDA is committed to Employment Equity and to the creation of a working environment that welcomes all applicants. Appointments will be made according to the JoGEDA Employment Equity Plan, which ensures representation of designated groups in JoGEDA.

How to Apply

Send your letter of motivation for the job (quote the position you are applying for and describe why you wish to join JoGEDA), CV, certified copy of all qualifications and ID document to: Email: [email protected]

All certified copies should not be more than 3 months old.
No faxes will be accepted.

Closing Date: 20 February 2026

If you are not contacted within four weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.