Main purpose: To equip successful candidates to gain practical skills, knowledge and work experience within the SIU'S National Investigations Division.

Minimum qualification and experience: Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Statistics ,  Data Science (NQF 5/6/7). The following will be advantageous: CompTIA A+ and N+ Certification. No experience required.

Competencies: Good Interpersonal skills, Well Organized individual, Critical thinking, Problem-solving, Analytical Thinking, Methodical, Digital and computer Literacy, Attention to detail, accurate, focused, Committed, Dedicated, Hardworking, Good time management skills, Good verbal and Written communication skills, a team player, Self-motivated, Creative and Innovative. Must have ethics and integrity.

Required knowledge and Behavioural (include but not limited to):

Deadline and research driven and accurate results orientated. A flair for creative visualization, eager to learn more, work well under pressure. Good Interpersonal skills, Well Organized individual, Critical thinking, Problem-solving, Analytical Thinking, Methodical, Digital and computer Literacy, Attention to detail, accurate, focused, Committed, Dedicated, Hardworking, Good time management skills, Good verbal and Written communication skills, a team player, Self-motivated, Creative and Innovative. Must have ethics and integrity.

Computer literacy: MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Vision & PowerPoint). Google.

PLEASE NOTE:

1. The SIU internship programme is targeted for the youth ages 18 – 35.
2. Candidates must not be currently participating on another internship programme or have previously participated on an internship programme.
3. Candidates must be unemployed.
4. Candidates must be South African citizens.
5. People with disabilities and women are encouraged to apply.
6. The appointment of candidates will be at the Unit’s sole discretion and the Unit reserves the right not to make an appointment.
7. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete the SIU application form.
8. The SIU is an Anti-Corruption Investigating Unit and requires applicants to make a full and frank disclosure in their application form.
9. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Please be advised that applications received means that processing may take some time. Candidates who have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
10. Fraudulent qualifications or documentations will automatically disqualify candidates.
11. All candidates will be subjected to integrity screening procedures and a favourable end report is essential.
12. POPIA disclaimer: In line with Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 by applying for this position it is accepted that you have consented to your personal information being used and kept for the purposes of processing your application. The SIU will ensure the protection and safeguarding of personal information and all information collected will not be shared with any third parties or be used for the purposes other than for the purpose it was intended.
13. The SIU is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.  Preference will be given to persons from designated group in particular Africans and people with disabilities in line with the SIU Employment Equity Plan.
14. The salary / stipend offered will be in line with SIU approved salary scales, which may change subject to relevant approvals and annual increases.
15. SIU will not pay for any relocation costs incurred by successful incumbent.
16. Late applications will not be accepted after the closing date 15 January 2024.

Contact information

Sonke Nkwane