MICT SETA, in partnership with SAMDDRA, invites suitably qualified South African graduates to apply for three ICT Graduate Internship opportunities for 2026.
Internship Application Closing Date: 30 July 2026
Internship Location: South Africa
MICT SETA and SAMDDRA ICT Graduate Internship Programme 2026
The Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority, in partnership with SAMDDRA, is offering a 12-month internship programme for ICT graduates.
The programme aims to help graduates gain practical workplace experience after completing their qualifications.
Successful candidates will have an opportunity to apply their academic knowledge in a professional environment while developing technical, communication and teamwork skills.
Only three internship positions are available.
Internship Programme Overview
Programme: ICT Graduate Internship Programme 2026
Partner organisations: MICT SETA and SAMDDRA
Number of positions: Three
Programme duration: 12 months
Target group: South African ICT graduates
Minimum qualification: Three-year National Diploma, degree or equivalent qualification
Closing date: 30 July 2026
Application method: Email
Application email: info@samddra.org.za
Fields of Study Covered
Applicants must hold a qualification related to one of the following fields:
- Systems and Software Development
- Business Information Systems
- Artificial Intelligence
- Systems Analysis
- Digital Media
Applicants should ensure that the qualification title and relevant subjects are clearly reflected in their CV and proof of qualification.
Systems and Software Development
Graduates with qualifications in Systems and Software Development may apply.
Relevant academic knowledge may include:
- Software development
- Application programming
- Database development
- Software testing
- Systems integration
- Software maintenance
- Web development
- Mobile application development
The official information does not specify the exact software projects or technologies that successful interns will use.
Business Information Systems
Applicants with Business Information Systems qualifications may also apply.
This field combines technology with organisational and business needs.
Relevant knowledge may include:
- Business-process analysis
- Information management
- Enterprise systems
- Database systems
- Systems implementation
- Technology-supported business improvement
- Business requirements
- Information-system administration
Artificial Intelligence
Graduates with qualifications related to Artificial Intelligence may apply.
Relevant areas may include:
- Machine learning
- Data analysis
- Automation
- Artificial intelligence research
- Predictive modelling
- Data preparation
- Algorithm development
- Intelligent systems
The official programme information does not describe the specific artificial intelligence projects that interns will work on.
Systems Analysis
Applicants with Systems Analysis qualifications may be considered.
Relevant academic knowledge may include:
- Gathering business requirements
- Process mapping
- Systems documentation
- Information-system testing
- Solution design
- User requirements
- Systems evaluation
- Business and technical analysis
Digital Media
Digital Media graduates may also apply for the internship.
Relevant areas may include:
- Multimedia production
- Digital communication
- Online content
- Graphic content
- Digital platforms
- Visual communication
- Web media
- Social media content
The exact placement duties will depend on the needs of the host organisation.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Have completed a three-year National Diploma, degree or equivalent qualification.
- Hold a qualification in one of the listed ICT-related fields.
- Submit all compulsory supporting documents.
- Not currently participate in another MICT SETA-funded programme.
- Not currently participate in any other SETA-funded programme.
- Submit the application before the closing date.
The information provided does not specify an age limit or previous work-experience requirement.
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have completed a:
- Three-year National Diploma;
- Degree; or
- Equivalent qualification.
The qualification must have been obtained from a SAQA-accredited institution and must relate to one of the advertised ICT fields.
Applicants should ensure that their qualification documentation is clear and complete.
SETA Programme Participation Requirement
Applicants must not currently be enrolled in:
- A MICT SETA-funded internship;
- A MICT SETA-funded learnership;
- Another MICT SETA-funded training programme; or
- Any programme funded by another SETA.
Applicants must submit an affidavit confirming that they are not currently participating in another SETA-funded programme.
Providing false or inaccurate information may result in disqualification.
Required Application Documents
Applicants must submit:
- A comprehensive and updated Curriculum Vitae.
- A copy of their South African identity document.
- Proof of the completed qualification.
- An affidavit confirming that they are not enrolled in another SETA-funded programme.
Applicants should ensure that every document is:
- Clear and readable.
- Correctly labelled.
- Complete.
- Attached to the application email.
- Not password-protected.
Affidavit Requirement
The affidavit must confirm that the applicant is not currently participating in a MICT SETA-funded or any other SETA-funded programme.
The affidavit should include:
- The applicant’s full name.
- South African identity number.
- A clear declaration regarding SETA programme participation.
- The applicant’s signature.
- The date of declaration.
- Certification by a Commissioner of Oaths.
Applicants should ensure that the information in the affidavit is accurate.
Internship Duration
The internship programme will run for:
12 months
Successful candidates must be available for the full programme period.
The programme provides workplace experience but does not guarantee permanent employment after completion.
Number of Available Positions
The programme offers:
Three ICT Graduate Internship positions
Applicants should submit complete applications because the number of opportunities is limited.
Skills Graduates May Develop
The programme may help successful candidates develop:
- Technical ICT skills
- Professional communication
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving ability
- Time management
- Workplace discipline
- Project participation
- Digital-system knowledge
- Confidence in a professional environment
- Industry awareness
The exact learning areas will depend on the applicant’s placement and field of study.
Who Should Apply?
The programme is suitable for:
- Software Development graduates.
- Information Systems graduates.
- Artificial Intelligence graduates.
- Systems Analysis graduates.
- Digital Media graduates.
- ICT graduates seeking practical workplace exposure.
- Recent graduates interested in developing professional experience.
- Applicants who are not currently participating in another SETA programme.
How to Prepare Your CV
Applicants should ensure that their CV includes:
- Full name and surname.
- South African identity number or date of birth.
- Active telephone number.
- Professional email address.
- Residential location.
- Qualification title.
- Institution attended.
- Qualification completion date.
- Relevant subjects.
- Technical skills.
- Programming languages, where applicable.
- Software and digital tools.
- Academic projects.
- Volunteer or leadership activities.
- References.
Applicants without formal work experience can include academic projects and practical assignments related to their qualification.
How to Apply for MICT SETA and SAMDDRA ICT Graduate Internships 2026
Applications must be submitted by email.
Click here to apply for MICT SETA and SAMDDRA ICT Graduate Internships 2026
Submit applications to:
Email: info@samddra.org.za
The official information does not prescribe an email subject line. Applicants may use:
Application – ICT Graduate Internship 2026 – Full Name
Attach the following:
- Comprehensive CV
- South African ID copy
- Proof of qualification
- Required affidavit
Internship Application Closing Date
Applications close on 30 July 2026.
As the programme closes tomorrow, applicants should submit their applications immediately.
Late or incomplete applications may not be considered.
Important Application Checklist
Before sending the application, confirm that:
- You are a South African citizen.
- You hold a completed three-year National Diploma, degree or equivalent qualification.
- Your qualification is related to one of the advertised ICT fields.
- Your CV is updated.
- Your South African ID copy is attached.
- Your proof of qualification is attached.
- Your affidavit is completed and certified.
- You are not currently enrolled in another SETA-funded programme.
- Your email address and contact number are correct.
- All attachments open correctly.
- Your application is submitted by 30 July 2026.