Intern - Endpoint Security - Midrand

Recruiter:

Gijima HCM - Staffing Services

Job Ref:

JHB000150/KS

Date posted:

Monday, September 1, 2025

Location:

Midrand, South Africa

SUMMARY:
ENDPOINT SECURITY ADMINISTRATOR INTERN
MIDRAND
Closing date 04 September 2025

Gijima is recruiting 1 x Endpoint Security Administrator intern for their Cyber Security team at their head office in Midrand.

POSITION INFO:
The criteria is as follows: -

Candidates must have completed a 3-year degree or diploma in IT (must be relevant to End Point Security). Please note that this is NOT a WIL program
Candidates must be computer literate and must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail, internet
Candidates must have no criminal record.
Candidates must currently be unemployed.
Candidates must not be participating on another learnership or internship program.
Candidates must NOT be enrolled at any tertiary institution.
Candidates must live in Gauteng (preferably in the Midrand area) – relocation is NOT an option.
Candidates must be under the age of 35 as of 1 August 2025
Candidates must be a South African Citizen (African, Asian, Indian)

Skills: -

Technical Skills (Foundational)

Operating Systems Knowledge

Basics of Windows, Linux, and macOS security features.
Understanding of system hardening and patching.

Endpoint Security Tools (Entry-Level Exposure)

Antivirus / Anti-malware solutions (e.g., Microsoft Defender, Symantec, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne).
EDR/XDR basics – awareness of what they do (threat detection, isolation, response).

Networking & Security Basics

TCP/IP fundamentals, ports, protocols, and how endpoints communicate with networks.
Awareness of common attack vectors (phishing, ransomware, privilege escalation).

Security Concepts

CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability).
Incident handling lifecycle (detection, analysis, containment, recovery).

Interpersonal / Soft Skills

Eagerness to Learn – willingness to pick up new endpoint tools and frameworks.
Communication Skills – ability to explain issues clearly to senior engineers or non-technical staff.
Attention to Detail – careful when reviewing security alerts or logs.
Team Collaboration – working with SOC, IT support, and network/security teams.
Problem-Solving Mindset – methodical approach to diagnosing endpoint issues.
Adaptability – adjusting quickly to new tools, processes, and security requirements.

Professional Skills

Documentation – writing clear notes, security incident reports, and troubleshooting steps.
Ethical Responsibility – respecting data privacy, handling sensitive information properly.
Time Management – completing assigned internship projects within deadlines.

If you have not received a response to your application by 10 October 2025, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.
ONLY CANDIDATES WHO MEET THE CRITERIA MUST APPLY

NB! This job is now closed. You can apply for other jobs by uploading your CV.

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