Company overview
Lightstone is an intelligent solutions company with strong, industry-specific expertise and core capabilities in data management, GIS, analytics and software development.

We specialise in delivering integrated online knowledge solutions, batch and real-time data quality solutions, and a range of geo-spatial and analytic projects to property, consumer, government and financial services clients.

We hire exceptional people and provide an environment where they can excel.
Our non-corporate culture encourages flexibility, collaboration and innovation.

We pride ourselves on our core values Encourage Participation, Respond to Changing Needs and Win Together. These principles guide every development, project, product and service we deliver.

Role overview
The UX Intern will support the Lightstone Property UX Division in designing, improving and documenting user experiences across key products such as Toolkit, Pulse BI, Dev Portal and many more.

This role is designed for a candidate who is passionate about creating intuitive, user-centred digital experiences and eager to learn how UX operates within a data-driven product environment.

The intern will work directly under the UX Lead and collaborate with Product Owners, BAs, Developers, and the Support Team. They will contribute to research, interface design, prototyping, documentation, and maintaining our enterprise-level design system

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

  • Diploma or Degree in UX/UI, Interaction Design, Digital Product Design, Multimedia Design, or related field.
  • Portfolio demonstrating design thinking, not only visual design.
  • Familiarity with UX processes (research → wireframe → prototype → handover).

Additional Requirements

  • Must be able to work in a structured, process-driven environment.
  • Must be able to receive feedback positively and iterate.
  • Must demonstrate willingness to learn new tools quickly.
  • Must be comfortable presenting work and explaining reasoning.

Technical Skills
Figma

  • Strong understanding of Figma fundamentals
  • Ability to create wireframes and high-fidelity UI
  • Working knowledge of AutoLayout, components, variants
  • Ability to maintain organised Figma files (naming, grouping, structure)

UX / UI Design

  • Understanding of layout, spacing, grids and hierarchy
  • Understanding of responsive design (desktop + mobile)
  • Ability to follow design system rules consistently
  • Basic prototyping skills

Research & Evaluation

  • Ability to review Hotjar recordings and identify usability issues
  • Basic understanding of user research methods
  • Ability to summarise insights clearly and concisely

Documentation

  • Ability to annotate designs for developers:
    • States
    • Behaviour rules
    • Edge cases
    • Component usage
  •  Ability to produce clean UX documentation and flows

 

Non-Technical Skills

Communication

  • Communicates clearly and professionally
  • Asks clarifying questions early
  • Able to explain design choices simply and confidently

Work Ethic & Accountability

  • Reliable, consistent and committed
  • Takes initiative rather than waiting for instructions
  • Manages time effectively and meets deadlines
  • Shows daily progress and communicates blockers promptly

Collaboration

  • Works well with UX, PO, BA and Dev teams
  • Receptive to feedback without defensiveness
  • Participates actively in discussions and workshops

Problem-Solving Mindset

  • Approaches challenges systematically
  • Thinks beyond visuals and focuses on solving user problems
  • Applies critical thinking when refining designs

#LI-DNI

  • Internship
  • Centurion
  • 10000 ZAR / Month

Website Lightstone

Simplifying the complex

Company overview
Lightstone is an intelligent solutions company with strong, industry-specific expertise and core capabilities in data management, GIS, analytics and software development.

We specialise in delivering integrated online knowledge solutions, batch and real-time data quality solutions, and a range of geo-spatial and analytic projects to property, consumer, government and financial services clients.

We hire exceptional people and provide an environment where they can excel.
Our non-corporate culture encourages flexibility, collaboration and innovation.

We pride ourselves on our core values Encourage Participation, Respond to Changing Needs and Win Together. These principles guide every development, project, product and service we deliver.

Role overview
The UX Intern will support the Lightstone Property UX Division in designing, improving and documenting user experiences across key products such as Toolkit, Pulse BI, Dev Portal and many more.

This role is designed for a candidate who is passionate about creating intuitive, user-centred digital experiences and eager to learn how UX operates within a data-driven product environment.

The intern will work directly under the UX Lead and collaborate with Product Owners, BAs, Developers, and the Support Team. They will contribute to research, interface design, prototyping, documentation, and maintaining our enterprise-level design system

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

  • Diploma or Degree in UX/UI, Interaction Design, Digital Product Design, Multimedia Design, or related field.
  • Portfolio demonstrating design thinking, not only visual design.
  • Familiarity with UX processes (research → wireframe → prototype → handover).

Additional Requirements

  • Must be able to work in a structured, process-driven environment.
  • Must be able to receive feedback positively and iterate.
  • Must demonstrate willingness to learn new tools quickly.
  • Must be comfortable presenting work and explaining reasoning.

Technical Skills
Figma

  • Strong understanding of Figma fundamentals
  • Ability to create wireframes and high-fidelity UI
  • Working knowledge of AutoLayout, components, variants
  • Ability to maintain organised Figma files (naming, grouping, structure)

UX / UI Design

  • Understanding of layout, spacing, grids and hierarchy
  • Understanding of responsive design (desktop + mobile)
  • Ability to follow design system rules consistently
  • Basic prototyping skills

Research & Evaluation

  • Ability to review Hotjar recordings and identify usability issues
  • Basic understanding of user research methods
  • Ability to summarise insights clearly and concisely

Documentation

  • Ability to annotate designs for developers:
    • States
    • Behaviour rules
    • Edge cases
    • Component usage
  •  Ability to produce clean UX documentation and flows

 

Non-Technical Skills

Communication

  • Communicates clearly and professionally
  • Asks clarifying questions early
  • Able to explain design choices simply and confidently

Work Ethic & Accountability

  • Reliable, consistent and committed
  • Takes initiative rather than waiting for instructions
  • Manages time effectively and meets deadlines
  • Shows daily progress and communicates blockers promptly

Collaboration

  • Works well with UX, PO, BA and Dev teams
  • Receptive to feedback without defensiveness
  • Participates actively in discussions and workshops

Problem-Solving Mindset

  • Approaches challenges systematically
  • Thinks beyond visuals and focuses on solving user problems
  • Applies critical thinking when refining designs

#LI-DNI

To apply for this job email your details to Careers@lightstone.co.za.

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