Intern, Technology and Innovation Development at Machine and Equipment Corporation Africa Limited (MECA)

Main Function

• We are on the lookout for an intern to join the Technology and Innovation Development Department.
• The holder of this office will assist in product and service development related to computer communication technology and systems’ automation as well as manage the company branding and all branding materials design and creation.

Role and Task Complexities
TID 50%:

• Assist with identifying and acting on opportunities to improve and update software, systems and system security
• Work with the Supervisor in developing and implementing IT policies and best practice guides for the organization
• Conducting regular system audits and software performance tuning
• Assist with brand strategy, including the setting of style guides, brand guidelines, brand vision and value proposition for short as well as long term.
• Work with supervisor’s assistance to conceive and implement visual design of concepts, guidelines and strategies on all projects.
• Work with supervisor’s assistance to utilize a high level of skill across multiple design software packages (such as Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign) to execute creative the brief required and within a time frame.
• Assisting the supervisor with software installation and networking of systems
• Assisting the supervisor with email set-up, troubleshooting and management, server administration and management
• Designing technical architecture to assist in simplifying and improve office processes as well as integrating systems and automating processes with the aid of the supervisor
• Assist with conducting regular system audits and running regular checks on network and data security
• Assist in performing daily system monitoring, verifying integrity and availability of IT related resources
• Any other tasks assigned by supervisor.

Business Development 40%:
Assist the supervisor as follows:

• Planning and preparing presentations as well as setting up meetings
• Communicating new product developments to prospective clients
• Overseeing the development of marketing literature
• Writing reports of meetings and projects and providing management with feedback
• Drafting and reviewing contracts
• Reporting on successes and areas needing improvements
• Arrange business meetings with prospective clients
• Provide trustworthy feedback and after-sales support

Research 10%:

• Review an research into information technology solutions that improve the business processes, making them faster and more cost effective
• Research and documentation into business development trends that make it easier to track business leads and improve data presentation.

Who we are searching for:

• It goes without saying that who we are in search of, would be a top performer and a collaborative thinker; Focused, Hardworking and most importantly, passionate about working in a fun, fast-paced environment that is constantly evolving

Educational Qualification, Knowledge and Competences

• A Master's Degree in Information technology, Computer Science or a related field
• A First Degree (2.1) in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field
• Proven experience as an IT Technician or any relevant position
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as part of a dynamic team
• Strong organizational skills including advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Visio).