Applications Open for the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies Internship Programme 2025 – 2027

Applications Open for the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies Internship Programme 2025 – 2027. The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) is offering eight (8) Internship positions aimed at unemployed graduates between 18 and 35 years.

About the Internship

• All positions are based in Pretoria.
• Please note this is not a student Internship and no students who require practical work experience will be considered.
• Applicants must be unemployed graduates who are in possession of the relevant tertiary qualifications.
• Applicants should be South African citizens.
• Applicants should have no previous work experience related to their qualifications, including no previous Internships.

ECONOMIC ANALYSIS AND SCENARIO CONSTRUCTION INTERNREF NO: DCDT 2024/01 (1 INTERN) 
Branch: ICT Policy Development and Research 
STIPEND : R8776.50 per month 
CENTRE : Pretoria, Hatfield 

REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma/B-degree in Economics, Econometrics, Public Policy and/or Statistics 

APPLICATION : Email: [email protected]
ENQUIRIES : Mr Thabo Rangwato Tel No: 071 061 2462 / Ms Tania Beukes 082 477 9895 (office hours) 


BROADCASTING POLICY INTERN REF NO: DCDT 2024/02 (1 INTERN) 
Branch: ICT Policy Development and Research
STIPEND : R8776.50 per month 
CENTRE : Pretoria, Hatfield 

REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma/B-degree in Communications, Public Policy and/or Political Science 

APPLICATION : Email: [email protected]
ENQUIRIES : Mr Thabo Rangwato Tel No: 071 061 2462 / Ms Tania Beukes 082 477 9895 (office hours) 


BROADBAND INTERN REF NO: DCDT 2024/03 (1 INTERN) 
Branch: ICT Infrastructure Development and Support 
STIPEND : R8776.50 per month 
CENTRE : Pretoria, Hatfield 

REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma/B-degree in Finance and/or Accounting 

APPLICATION : Email: [email protected]
ENQUIRIES : Mr Thabo Rangwato Tel No: 071 061 2462 / Ms Tania Beukes 082 477 9895 (office hours) 


INFORMATION SOCIETY AND DEVELOPMENT INTERN REF NO: DCDT 2024/04 (1 INTERN) 
Branch: ICT Information Society and Capacity Development 
STIPEND : R8776.50 per month 
CENTRE : Pretoria, Hatfield 

REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma/B-degree in Digital Transformation and Technologies 

APPLICATION : Email: [email protected]
ENQUIRIES : Mr Thabo Rangwato Tel No: 071 061 2462 / Ms Tania Beukes 082 477 9895 (office hours) 

Note:

• Applications must be submitted on a Z83 Form (2021 version), obtainable from the website of the Department of Public Service and Administration at www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp.
• They should be accompanied by a recently updated comprehensive CV only.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit relevant documents on or before the day of the interview.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, and you are shortlisted for a position, you will be required to submit an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) indicating the NQF level of the qualification.
• Failure to submit a fully completed Z83 and an updated CV will result in your application not being considered.
• All qualifications are subject to verification.
• Due to the large volumes of responses anticipated, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged, and correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.
• All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks and the successful candidate will have to enter into an internship agreement.
• If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
• Please note that CV’s submitted will be destroyed after a three (3) month period.
• The Department complies with the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA); Act No. 4 of 2013.
• We will use the personal information provided to us for the purpose of recruitment only and more specifically for the purpose of the position/vacancy you have applied for.
• In the event that your application is unsuccessful, the Department will retain your personal information for internal audit purposes as required by policies.
• All the information requested now or during the process is required for recruitment purposes.
• Failure to provide requested information will render your application null and void.
• The Department will safeguard the security and confidentiality of all information you shared during the recruitment process.
• The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) with the advertised post(s).
• Candidates whose appointment/promotion/transfer will promote the achievement of employment equity within the Department, will receive preference

How to Apply

Email your application on a Z83 Form (2021version) to: [email protected].

Download Z83 Form, HERE.

[IMPORTANT] Please indicate clearly the relevant reference number and the Internship area as indicated for which you are applying. If you qualify for and are applying in more than one area, please submit separate applications for each area.

Closing Date: 23 December 2024