Emeris IT Internship 2026: 12-Month Graduate Opportunity

Emeris Sandton Campus is offering a 12-month IT Internship in Johannesburg for a graduate with an NQF Level 5 or recognised technical qualification. The role covers first-line ICT support across lecture venues and campus systems, including desktops, laptops, printers, projectors, software, asset records and service-desk administration. The intern will also have development exposure through shadowing senior ICT staff and assisting with basic server troubleshooting. No minimum work experience is required, which makes the position suitable for a graduate moving from technical study into practical campus IT support.

Lecture Venue and User Support

One part of the internship is focused on keeping teaching spaces and user devices operational. The intern provides first-line support for computer and lecture venues, carries out routine equipment checks and helps maintain the technology used during teaching. This includes devices such as copiers, printers, motorised screens and projectors, as well as support for wireless infrastructure.

• Provide first-line support for computer and lecture venues
• Check copiers, printers, screens and projectors
• Assist with wireless infrastructure support
• Help keep computer venues operational and orderly

Hardware and Software Tasks

The role includes practical desktop support. The intern may assist with desktops, laptops, printers and photocopiers, install peripheral equipment and set up projectors. Software work includes installing applications, keeping software current, helping users with Microsoft Office and other software queries, and supporting software-licensing administration.

Asset and Service Desk Administration

• Log IT queries through the Service Desk
• Update hardware and software asset registers
• Record equipment transfers and disposals
• Maintain equipment sign-out and sign-in records
• Prepare photocopier and telephone reports
• Support general ICT administration

Development Exposure

The internship is not limited to repetitive support tickets. The vacancy also gives the intern an opportunity to shadow Senior ICT and ICT Support staff and assist with assessing or troubleshooting server issues. This can help the graduate understand how user support, device management, networked services and wider campus infrastructure connect with each other.

Minimum Qualification

Applicants need at least a Higher Certificate or Occupational Certificate at NQF Level 5, or an A+ / N-level technical qualification as accepted by the employer. Because the position is graduate-focused and no minimum work experience is required, the qualification and practical technical foundation are especially important.

Competencies

• Problem solving
• Computer literacy and systems application
• Communication
• Time management
• Interpersonal skills

About the Campus Environment

ICT support in a higher education campus has a direct effect on teaching and learning because classrooms, computer venues and staff systems depend on reliable equipment and software. The internship therefore gives the graduate practical experience in an environment where technical support needs to be organised, responsive and accurately documented.

About Emeris

Emeris brings together resources and expertise from IIE Varsity College, IIE MSA, IIE-Vega School and IIE School of Hospitality & Service Management. The Sandton campus IT role therefore supports an education environment where students and staff depend on reliable classroom technology, computer venues and digital systems. That setting gives the intern exposure to support work that directly affects teaching, learning and campus operations.

The employer also lists development opportunities and career pathways among its broader employee benefits. For this internship specifically, the confirmed development element is the opportunity to shadow senior ICT and support staff while taking part in real technical support and administration work.

How to Apply

Applications are submitted through the Emeris recruitment portal for the Sandton IT Intern vacancy. Complete the online application using the official vacancy page.