IT Graduate Internship Programme at SABC

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) invites dynamic, qualified, and unemployed South African graduates to apply for the prestigious IT Internship Programme. This structured developmental opportunity is designed to bridge the gap between academic theory and practical workplace experience within a leading national public broadcaster. Successful candidates will collaborate with cross-functional technical teams, solve critical business problems, and contribute to innovative digital and broadcasting solutions across multiple operational provinces.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist internal technical teams in diagnosing, maintaining, and resolving IT system and network issues.

• Support digital product workflows, user experience enhancements, and application management.

• Participate in IT risk assessments, governance audits, and compliance validation tasks.

• Gather business requirements and assist with technical documentation and workflow optimization.

• Perform routine hardware, software, and broadcasting infrastructure maintenance under the supervision of senior technicians.

• Maintain accurate technical logs, support tickets, and system monitoring records.

Why Join the Company

Working at the SABC offers unparalleled exposure to large-scale enterprise technology and broadcasting infrastructure. Interns gain hands-on mentorship from seasoned industry professionals, access to cutting-edge technical tools, and foundational experience that accelerates long-term career growth in the South African tech and media landscape.

How to Apply

Submit your application online by selecting the relevant link corresponding to your field of study and location below:

• Digital Product: Click here to apply for Digital Product (Ref: 13467)

• IT Audit: Click here to apply for IT Audit (Ref: 13408)

• Business Analyst: Click here to apply for Business Analyst (Ref: 13439)

• Technician (Gauteng): Click here to apply for Technician Gauteng (Ref: 13435)

• Technician (Free State): Click here to apply for Technician Free State (Ref: 13392)

• Technician (Western Cape): Click here to apply for Technician Western Cape (Ref: 13452)

• Technician (Eastern Cape): Click here to apply for Technician Eastern Cape (Ref: 13454)

• Technician (North West): Click here to apply for Technician North West (Ref: 13432)

• Network Technician: Click here to apply for Network Technician (Ref: 13438)

Salary is estimated based on market research.

• South African citizenship with a valid ID.

• Digital Product: National Diploma (NQF 6) in Information Technology or equivalent qualification.

• IT Audit: Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Systems, Informatics, BCom, or Auditing.

• Business Analyst: Relevant IT Qualification (minimum NQF Level 6); ITIL v4 certification is an added advantage.

• Technician: 3-year National Diploma (NQF 6 or higher) in Computer Studies, Information Systems/Technology, Electrical Engineering (Light Current), Communications, or Electronics.

• Network Technician: B.Sc. Information Technology, BTech Degree in Electronics, or Information Systems (NQF Level 7).

• Unemployed graduate with no prior formal work experience in the applied field.

• Strong problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and good communication abilities.