Internship - AI Developer (Midrand)

SUMMARY:
AI DEVELOPER (SOFTWARE AND DATA INTERN) - MIDRAND
Closing date Friday 20 March 2026.
Gijima is looking to recruit 1 (ONE) hands-on intern to join our OH AI and Tech development team.  The successful candidate will assist in building, managing and scaling intelligent applications, gaining real-world experience in software engineering, data management and machine learning integration.

POSITION INFO:
The criteria is as follows: -

• Candidates must have completed a 3-year tertiary qualification (National diploma, degree, diploma) in IT (i.e. Information Systems, Information Technology, Informatics, Computer Systems Engineering, Computer Science)
• Candidates must be computer literate and must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• 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 studying at any other institution (including distance learning)
• Candidates must live in the greater Midrand area (relocation is NOT an option)
• Candidates must be under the age of 35 as of 1 April 2026
• Candidates must be a South African Citizen – African, White, Coloured and Indian

• Strong programming fundamentals in Python, Java, and SQL.
• Demonstrable interest or foundational knowledge in AI, ML, and LLMs.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and eagerness to learn.
• Meticulous with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Possess excellent command of the English language
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Ability to work in a team

• Experience with version control (Git/GitHub).
• Familiarity with AI frameworks (e.g., LangChain, TensorFlow) or Vector Databases
• Basic understanding of cloud

• Develop, test, and maintain application logic using Pythonand Java.
• Design, query, and manage databases using SQLto ensure robust data management.
• Assist in integrating Large Language Models (LLMs)and Machine Learning algorithms into functional software.
• Support frontend user interface development using HTML.
• Handle data structuring and preprocessing pipelines for AI models.