IT Intern (Support Desk)

How2Apply Talent Network
Coega, Eastern Cape
Internship
Posted 3 hours ago
Internship IT & Software
R11 750 – R18 000/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 Coega. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

Location: Coega, Eastern Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

The work, day to day

  • Install and configure printers, scanners and docking stations
  • Reset passwords and unlock accounts in Active Directory and Entra ID
  • Visit branches or sites to fix issues that need hands on the machine
  • Replace faulty hardware and log warranty claims with suppliers
  • Image, set up and hand over new laptops and desktops
  • Troubleshoot Outlook, Teams and OneDrive problems for users
  • Write short how-to guides for common user problems

You'll need

  • Able to log clear, complete ticket notes
  • Matric plus an IT qualification, such as CompTIA A+ or an IT diploma
  • Code B driver's licence and own car for field posts
  • Patient and friendly with non-technical users
  • At least 1 year of help desk or desktop support (not needed for intern posts)
  • Basic networking: IP addresses, DNS, DHCP and Wi-Fi

Extra points for

  • CompTIA Network+ or Microsoft MD-102 certification
  • Experience supporting point-of-sale or medical devices

What's in it for you

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

Applying, step by step

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Coega really suit you before you apply.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: IT certificates, including A+ or N+ if you have them plus certified matric certificate and ID copy.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 6 working days, usually by phone.

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

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

How to stand out

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

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Job details
SalaryR11 750 – R18 000/month
Job TypeInternship
LocationCoega, Eastern Cape
CategoryIT & Software
Experience1+ years
Posted16 October 2026
Closing Date15 November 2026
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