📍 Location: Midrand, Gauteng
🏢 Company: Gijima – Cyber Security Team
📅 Application Deadline: 04 September 2025
📨 Contact Person: Kerry Scheepers
📋 Minimum Entry Criteria
To be considered, applicants must:
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✅ Have completed a 3-year degree or diploma in IT (must be relevant to Endpoint Security)
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❌ Not be enrolled at any tertiary institution or on any other internship/learnership
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✅ Be currently unemployed
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✅ Be under 35 years old as of 1 August 2025
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✅ Be a South African citizen (African, Asian, Indian)
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✅ Have no criminal record
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✅ Be computer literate (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet, email)
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✅ Live in Gauteng (preferably Midrand – relocation is not offered)
🛠️ Technical Skills Needed (Foundational)
💻 Operating Systems Knowledge
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Basic understanding of Windows, Linux, and macOS security features
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Familiarity with system hardening and patch management
🔐 Endpoint Security Tools
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Basic exposure to endpoint protection like:
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Microsoft Defender
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Symantec
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CrowdStrike
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SentinelOne
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EDR/XDR basics – awareness of threat detection, isolation & response
🌐 Networking & Security Concepts
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TCP/IP, ports, protocols, endpoint communication
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Awareness of:
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Phishing
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Ransomware
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Privilege escalation
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CIA Triad
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Incident handling lifecycle (detection → analysis → recovery)
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💬 Soft Skills Required
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Curiosity and eagerness to learn
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Clear verbal and written communication
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Detail-oriented and methodical
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Team player (collaborate with SOC, IT, Security)
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Adaptability and problem-solving mindset
🧑💼 Professional Skills
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Ability to write:
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Security incident reports
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Troubleshooting logs
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Respect for data privacy and security standards
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Ability to manage time and complete tasks under deadlines
⚠️ Important Notes
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🔁 This is NOT a WIL programme
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📅 If you don’t hear back by 10 October 2025, consider your application unsuccessful
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📌 Only candidates who meet ALL criteria should apply