IT Intern (Support Desk)

How2Apply Talent Network
Centurion, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 3 hours ago
Full-time IT & Software
R16 500 – R23 500/month
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Job Description

You'll be the person who fixes it when laptops, printers and logins break at a group of private schools in Centurion. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

This post is in Centurion (Gauteng). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

The work, day to day

  • Escalate network and server faults to second or third line with good notes
  • Visit branches or sites to fix issues that need hands on the machine
  • Install and configure printers, scanners and docking stations
  • Keep the asset register up to date when equipment moves
  • Replace faulty hardware and log warranty claims with suppliers

Must-haves

  • Matric plus an IT qualification, such as CompTIA A+ or an IT diploma
  • Working knowledge of Windows 10 and 11 and Microsoft 365
  • Basic networking: IP addresses, DNS, DHCP and Wi-Fi
  • Patient and friendly with non-technical users
  • At least 1 year of help desk or desktop support (not needed for intern posts)

Helpful, not essential

  • Experience supporting point-of-sale or medical devices
  • Experience with Intune or SCCM for device management
  • CompTIA Network+ or Microsoft MD-102 certification

What you get

  • Travel allowance for field technicians
  • Paid certification exams after probation
  • Company laptop and cellphone
  • Clear path to second-line and systems roles

How to apply for this job

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): copy of your driver's licence for field posts, IT certificates, including A+ or N+ if you have them plus certified matric certificate and ID copy.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 7 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Centurion; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

How to stand out

  • Be ready for a practical test on a real laptop or a phone troubleshooting role-play.
  • Describe the size of the environment you supported, such as "400 users across 6 branches".

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Job details
SalaryR16 500 – R23 500/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationCenturion, Gauteng
CategoryIT & Software
Experience3+ years
Posted28 October 2026
Closing Date28 November 2026
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