Dis-Chem: Internships (Computer Science, Software Engineering or  IT Graduates)

Position Title: People & Culture Information Systems Graduate Internship

Duration: 12 months contract

Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ in Midrand has an opportunity available for People & Culture Informations Systems Graduate Interns to join the Head Office team on a 1 year Fixed Term Contract. Responsible to assist in developing, testing, debugging, and deploying customised HR applications while working closely with team members in an agile environment to ensure smooth day-to-day collaboration and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support in day-to-day issues and tasks for inhouse developed tool.
• Tackle technical issues as they arise, troubleshoot and resolve any product incidents timeously.
• Assist with ongoing projects with coding, debugging, and testing tasks.
• Deliver high-quality code that aligns with QA standards, ensuring a robust and reliable product.
• Collaborate closely with other team members to ease workload and meet deadlines.
• Contribute to the development of new features and functionality in existing or new applications.
• Join in on research and innovation - bringing ideas and collaborating with the team.
• Assist in preparing HR System functional design documents and process flows for approval.
• Assist in writing and maintaining test cases for unit tests, integration tests, and regression testing.
• Help in identifying and documenting bugs or issues, and work with the team to resolve them.
• Identify and suggest opportunities to improve HR processes through better use of the HRIS.
• Collaborate with HR and other departments to streamline workflows and improve system utilization.
• Keep up to date with evolving tools and tech, continuously enhancing your skill set.
• Support and ensure HRIS is compliant with data privacy laws and regulations.
• Assist in implementing and monitoring security protocols to protect sensitive HR data.

Requirements:

• Matric or equivalent Senior Certificate.
• Diploma or Degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering / IT or any other related field of study.
• South African citizen
• MIE, Clear criminal 
• 0 – 1 year experience with languages such as Java, C++, JavaScript, Python.

Advantage:

• Familiarity with React, Redux, Next.js, version control (Git), database design principles.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Understanding fundamental principles of Object-Oriented Programming, creating full-stack web applications.

Skills and Competencies:

• Proficient in developing full-stack web applications, including working with NoSQL databases, RESTful APIs, and foundational debugging skills.
• The tendency to approach problems in a rational, intellectual manner.
• Comprehends fundamental arithmetic’s like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Provide input in the development of and determination of requirements for HR applications.
• Conveys ideas and facts in writing using language the reader will best understand. Refers to the skills needed locate, interpret, enter, and use test or visual information such as symbols, numbers, letters and images in various formats.
• Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables. Interacts with people effectively. Able and willing to share and receive information.
• Diligently attend to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks. Correct mistakes and takes action to ensure they do not re-occur.
• Maintain confidentiality and meets own commitments. Able to be relied on as honest and truthful. Eagerness to learn new technologies and platforms.