Intern: Social Support Office- Bloemfontein Campus (40 hours per week) (contract appointment: 1 year) at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities:

• Design and implement solutions to move critical operations online for efficiency and accessibility. 
• Conduct surveys to measure the effectiveness of implemented changes. 
• Streamline RSVP processes and ensuring seamless online engagement. 
• Project Support: Contribute to ongoing and future IT projects within social support. 
• Digital Solutions Development: Collaborate with the IT team to develop, test, and implement digital tools and platforms aimed at enhancing student services, such as applications for student engagement, feedback mechanisms, or resource portals. 
• Willing to perform any other assigned duties and work closely with other interns. 

Inherent requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field on NQF Level 7.

The following criteria apply to the selection of candidates:

• Have not participated in any learnership / internship programme.
• Willing to sign a learnership / internship agreement with the UFS.
• Has no formal work experience.

Recommendations

• Basic understanding of computer systems, networks, and software applications.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new technologies.