IT Intern – Support Infrastructure & Projects

About the role

Spectra Oil is seeking a motivated Information Technology Intern to join its Lusaka team. This role offers a recent graduate the chance to gain hands‑on experience in a fast‑growing, technology‑focused environment supporting mining, industrial and commercial operations across Zambia.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain servers, networks and cloud services to minimise downtime.
• Provide prompt user support via the service desk, handling onboarding/off‑boarding and documenting solutions.
• Maintain cybersecurity protocols, perform data backups and ensure compliance with IT policies.
• Support stable operation of business applications and assist with deployments and upgrades.
• Track hardware, software and licences for accurate asset management.
• Coordinate with vendors for support, warranty claims and procurement options.
• Participate in disaster‑recovery testing and backup procedures.

Required profile

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply; no prior experience required.
• A professional accountancy qualification is an added advantage.

Required skills

• Technical troubleshooting of network connectivity, printer errors and operating system issues.
• Basic scripting/automation using PowerShell, Bash or Python.
• Vendor coordination for warranty claims, support tickets and procurement.