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IT Graduate

CompanyGlobeleq
LocationSouth Africa
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 30, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The IT Graduate will provide dedicated support in both cyber security operations, including SIEM monitoring and incident response, and network management, such as troubleshooting and firewall maintenance. This role aims to relieve workload pressures on senior engineers while building internal capability in critical skills areas.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
396
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Globeleq is powering Africa's growth through the development and operation of utility scale power plants across the continent. Founded in 2002, Globeleq has become a power industry leader by operating or acquiring interest in multiple power facilities across the world. Now with its focus on the African continent, the company’s experience in implementing an array of generating technologies in different geographic locations, provides Globeleq with a unique perspective and strong foundation for developing new capacity. Under the ownership of shareholders CDC (70%) and Norfund (30%), the cornerstone of our strategy is to be the trusted, reliable and committed partner of choice within the African IPP industry. We will achieve this by adding significant MWs of new power generation over the next decade while positively contributing and impacting the communities in which we operate. With the support and expertise of our staff operating out of our London head office, our regional offices in Nairobi, Cape Town, and Doula, and our eight power plants located in Tanzania, South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon and Kenya, we currently generate approximately 1,300 MW, and have another 2,000 MW in development.
About the Role

IT Graduate

Application Deadline: 5 April 2026

Department: IT

Employment Type: Internship

Location: South Africa

Reporting To: IT Manager



Description

For more than 20 years, Globeleq has been a long-term investor, developer, owner and operator of diversified power projects in Africa, where the company is one of the largest Independent Power Producers. With nearly 1500MW of generation capacity in operation across 16 power plants in 7 countries, 488MW of new power projects in construction and >2,000MW in development, Globeleq is one of the largest independent power producers solely focused in Africa. Globeleq is 70% owned by British International Investment and 30% by Norfund, the development finance institutions of the UK and Norway, and has a proven track record for supporting the ongoing development of the African power sector.

Globeleq’s various generation technologies include gas, wind, solar PV, battery energy storage (BESS), hydro and geothermal. 

Globeleq is strengthening its cyber security and networking capabilities to address growing operational demands, regulatory compliance requirements, and the evolving cyber threat landscape. The IT Graduate will provide dedicated support in both cyber security operations and network management, helping to relieve workload pressures on senior engineers while building long-term internal capability. This role offers structured mentorship, hands-on exposure to security and infrastructure tasks, and professional development opportunities in one of South Africa’s most critical skills areas.


Key Responsibilities

Cyber Security
  • Assist with SIEM monitoring and alert triage.
  • Support vulnerability scans and remediation tracking on ENCORE.
  • Help implement security controls (e.g., MFA, conditional access policies).
  • Participate in incident response activities.
  • Contribute to user cybersecurity awareness initiatives.
Networking
  • Support troubleshooting of network issues.
  • Assist with firewall rule maintenance and updates.
  • Monitor network performance and traffic.
  • Document configurations and contribute to standardisation efforts.
  • Help deploy and maintain network devices, including VPN and hybrid cloud environments.


Skills / Competencies

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Foundational knowledge of networking protocols and cyber security principles.
  • Ability to learn new systems and tools quickly.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Proactive, team-oriented, and eager to grow in a high-demand field.


Experience, Knowledge & Qualifications

  • Recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
  • Certification in CompTIA Network+ and Security+ or equivalent qualifications
  • Interest in cyber security, networking, and infrastructure management.
  • Familiarity with SIEM tools, vulnerability management, or networking concepts is advantageous.
  • Fluent in written and spoken English.
  • Prior internship or project experience in IT, networking, or cyber security is desirable but not required.
Key Skills
Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingNetworking ProtocolsCyber Security PrinciplesLearning AgilityCommunicationCollaborationOrganizational SkillsAttention To DetailProactiveTeam-OrientedSiem MonitoringVulnerability ScansIncident ResponseFirewall MaintenanceNetwork Performance
Categories
TechnologySecurity & SafetyEngineeringEnergy
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