BANKSETA Internships (Centurion, Gauteng) South Africa 2021 - 2022

 

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ABOUT THE COMPANY PROVIDING THE INTERNSHIP:

The Banking Sector Education and Training Authority (BANKSETA) assists in transformation of the broader banking/micro finance sector and skills development. BANKSETA aims to alleviate unemployment by providing individuals with partnership and skills development opportunities.

Owing to skills development being recognised as a major need in South Africa, BANKSETA puts their attention on youth/adult education, SME'S and continuous professional development and research.
 

DETAILS ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME:

BANKSETA is providing a 1 year Cyber Security internship for an unemployed candidate under the age of 29 with a NQF-7. On examination success, the intern will gain 1 years work experience; International Certifications in CompTIA Security and Ethical hacking.

Location: Centurion, Gauteng
Key Responsibilities of the Programme:

  • Implementing, developing and updating security controls and measures
  • Training staff in security awareness
  • Within the IT network and systems, assessing the IT security and risk posture
  • Assessing risks and vulnerabilities
  • Implementing/recommending anti-malware software / security tools
  • Protecting and securing digital file and information systems from unauthorised access / tampering
  • Monitoring security access whilst providing technical support
  • Reporting on findings and recommending actions to correct them
  • Regularly perform external and internal security audits
  • Determining, maintaining and adapting procedures and polices of corporate security
  • Coordinating of security measures with external contacts
  • Finding the causes of security breaches
  • Communicating with management about possible security vulnerabilities
  • Analysing/monitoring/creating/modifying and updating Intrusion Prevention System (IPS); Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Security Information; Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and rules
  • Communicating with authorities regarding any identified cybercrime perpetrators
  • Maintaining records of incident response activities and security monitoring
  • Reviewing/Analysing important event detail summary information to recognise potential compromises as well as successful and unsuccessful intrusion attempts

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS NEEDED TO APPLY:

Before applying, please ensure that you meet ALL of the following minimum entry criteria – failure to satisfy all the requirements will result in your application being disqualified:

  • Must be a South African citizen with a valid SA ID
  • Age requirement: under 29 years old
  • Education requirement: must have completed a 3 year Diploma / Degree: IT (Computer Science); Systems Support; Network Engineering; Network Support; Communication and Networks (or any other relevant fields)
  • Must be unemployed
  • Must have a clear criminal record and ITC
  • Must NOT be involved in any other studies / learnership or internship
  • Must be passionate and interested in Cyber Security
  • Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Must have strong attention skills
  • Must have knowledge about the cyber threat landscape and information security concepts
  • Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE INTERNSHIP POSITION:

Applications must be submitted via the BANKSETA internship application page

You will also be required to submit the following documents:

  • Updated Curriculum Vitae
  • Certified copy of Identity Document
  • Certified copy of Matric Certificate
  • Certified copy of Diploma / Degree certificate
  • Copy of Medical Certificate (if applicable)

 

CONTACT THE INTERNSHIP PROVIDER FOR QUERIES:

For any queries related to this internship programme, please BANKSETA directly:
Head Office Telephone number: 011 805 9661

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) department
Contact people: Busiswe Budulwayo - email: Busisiweb@bankseta.org.za / Rozah Magamba - email: rozahm@bankseta.org.za / Sifiso Mdlalose - email: sifisomd@bankseta.org.za