Hitachi IT Internship


Advertiser: Hitachi
Location: Johannesburg

Interns to undertake all courses:
- Introduction to Computer Mathematics
- Introduction to Mainframe
- Introduction to Computer Hardware
- Introduction to Computer Software
- Introduction to Servers
- HTML, CSS and Forms
- Linux Fundamentals
- Linux II
- PHP & MySQL
- Java Programming Primer & Advanced
- Wordpress, Digital, Marketing & Search Engine optimisation
- Android development
- Excel Intermediate
- HDS Basic Storage Concepts- Certification
- Introduction to Databases
- SAN
- Introduction to back-up & archiving
- N+ Certification

Projects:
- PHP, Programming, Java, Work-Integrated Learning, Closure Assessment project
- National Certificate: Information Technology: Systems Support
- Administer a local area computer network
- Demonstrate an understanding of different computer network architectures and standards
- Demonstrate an understanding of issues affecting the management of a local area computer network
- Demonstrate an understanding of local area computer networks, by installing a networked workstation
- Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of Multi-User computer Operating systems
- Demonstrate an understanding of Wide Area Computer Networks , comparing them Local Area Networks
- Demonstrate appropriate customer care in the context of IT support, according to a SLA
- Describe enterprise systems management and its role in IT systems support - Design a local area computer network for a departmental office environment
- Install and commission a local area computer network
- Investigate the use of computer technology in an organization
- Monitor and maintain a multi-user networked operating system
- Test Networked IT systems against given specifications
- Use computer technology to research a computer topic
- Work as a project team member
- Apply the principles of resolving problems for single-user and multi-user computer operating systems
- Conduct a technical practitioners meeting
- Demonstrate an awareness of ethics and professionalism for the computer industry in South Africa
- Demonstrate an understanding of estimating a unit of work and the implications of late delivery
- Explain the principles of business and the role of information technology
- Writing business reports

Qualifications:

Soft Skills: , Grammar, Assertiveness, Business writing I & II, Confidence, Presentation skills I & II, Business orientation, Conflict Management, Leadership Skills, Personal Empowerment, Personal Finance, Diversity, Project Management, Leadership and Problem Solving, Negotiation Skills, Customer Care, Sales Training, Enhanced Writing.

The ALiTE interns are assessed throughout the year by Academy facilitators and will be expected to complete at least 1 internationally recognised certification and a Systems Support NQF5 qualification. At the end of the year if they are assessed as competent, they will graduate from the Academy and either proceed to employment outside of HDS or, if HDS considers that they are employable within the HDS community, they could proceed to the 2nd year of the Internship programme. (Intern D)

Intern D programme: 2nd year intern – usually after Alite year – fewer courses – more HDS Academy orientated learning- designated for on-going internal employment,-able to be more independent & perform work functions for HDS

Group is “Project Managed” by Academy on Customer Site, but interns will attend selected classes at Academy. Customer to choose 6 Elective classes and 2 workshops from the list below, for group to undertake. All interns have the benefit of a personal coach and Academy mentorship in addition to the HDS onsite mentorship.
- Advanced Excel
- SNIA Concepts
- HDS Storage Foundation
- HUSVM
- Server +
- Security +
- Introduction to Brocade, switches & zoning (workshop)
- VSP installation & Administration (workshop)
- Backups (workshop)
- Operating Systems (workshop)
- Replication (workshop)
- Introduction to Mainframe Storage
- Customer Care
- Enhanced Presentation
- Sales
- Service Management (workshop)
- Enhanced Business Writing

The Intern Ds are assessed twice a year by Academy facilitators and will be expected to complete at least 1 internationally recognised certification. At the end of the year they will compile a report and conduct a presentation. After completion of the year, they will have completed their tenure under the Academy and will be ready to be employed by HDS / partners / customer.

Closing date: Not indicated in advert

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Definitions:

Internship:

There are basically two types of internships:

  • The Undergraduate Internship: Usually with bigger organisations that pick undergraduates to attend the internship. It often takes places during the holidays and the average durations is a few weeks. In most cases the intern will receive some sort of stipend or salary and this type of internship may lead to a job offer to the intern once he / she is finished with their studies.
  • The Graduate Internship: This type of internship could be paid or unpaid and it is to gain practical work experience after the qualification has been completed and in a job related to the qualification. It could be from a few weeks or even one or two years long. This type of internship could also lead to permanent employment.

Learnerships:

A learnership is an occupational qualification and it consists of theory and work-based experience and practical skills, with formal assessment and a qualification. At the end of the learnership the candidate may be offered permanent employment.

In-service training:

In-service training is to gain practical work experience during studies. It usually takes place after a few years of theory has been successfully completed. It is essential work experience that is part of the qualification and the in-service training is necessary to achieve the qualification. It could be paid or unpaid.