MDDA and MICT SETA Internships 2026 / 2027: 12-Month Programme

Who can apply

• Be South African citizens.
• Have a Matric / Grade 12 certificate.
• Have a minimum three-year tertiary qualification or applicable qualification specified for the internship.
• Have no previous relevant working experience.
• Be prepared to enter into a 12-month learning agreement.
• Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

How to apply

Applications are submitted directly to MDDA And MICT SETA - we do not collect applications. Read the eligibility criteria, prepare your supporting documents, then complete your application on the official page.

Full details

The Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA), in partnership with MICT SETA, invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for the 2026 / 2027 Internship Programme.

Internship Application Closing Date: 13 November 2026

Internship Location: Auckland Park, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Programme Duration: 12 months

About the MDDA and MICT SETA Internship Programme

The MDDA, in partnership with the Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority (MICT SETA), is offering a 12-month internship programme to suitably qualified South African graduates.

The programme provides opportunities across several fields including Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, Media, Broadcasting, Communications, Research, Monitoring and Evaluation, Risk Management, Legal, Digital Media and Finance.

Successful candidates will be required to enter into a learning agreement for the full 12-month period.

Permanent employment after completion of the programme is not guaranteed.

General Requirements

Applicants must:

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Available Internship Opportunities

Supply Chain Management Internship

Number of Interns: 1

Reference Number: SCMI26

Applicants should have:

• National Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management; or
• Logistics qualification; or
• Higher Certificate or Occupational Qualification at NQF Level 5 in a relevant field.

Information and Communications Technology Internship

Number of Interns: 1

Reference Number: ICTI26

Applicants should have:

• National Diploma or Degree in Information Technology or a relevant field; or
• Higher Certificate or Occupational Qualification at NQF Level 5 in a relevant field.

Print Media Project Internship

Number of Interns: 1

Reference Number: PPI26

Applicants should have:

• National Diploma or Degree in Media Studies;
• Development Studies; or
• Higher Certificate or Occupational Qualification at NQF Level 5 in a relevant field.

Broadcasting Project Internship

Number of Interns: 1

Reference Number: BPI26

Applicants should have:

• National Diploma or Degree in Media Studies;
• Development Studies; or
• Higher Certificate or Occupational Qualification at NQF Level 5 in a relevant field.

Technical Broadcast Internship

Number of Interns: 1

Reference Number: TBI

Applicants should have a Diploma or Degree in:

• Audio Engineering
• Sound Engineering
• Broadcast Technology
• Broadcast Engineering

A Higher Certificate or Occupational Qualification at NQF Level 5 in a relevant field may also be considered.

Stakeholder Relations and Communications Internship

Number of Interns: 2

Reference Number: SRCI26

Applicants should have:

• National Diploma or Degree in Public Relations;
• Journalism;
• Marketing; or
• Higher Certificate or Occupational Qualification at NQF Level 5 in a relevant field.

Research and Capacity Building Internship

Number of Interns: 1

Reference Number: RCBI26

Applicants should have a Degree in:

• Media Studies
• Journalism
• Communications
• Other related Social Sciences fields

Monitoring and Evaluation Internship

Number of Interns: 1

Reference Number: MEI26

Applicants should have:

• National Diploma or Degree in Project Management or a relevant field; or
• Higher Certificate or Occupational Qualification at NQF Level 5 in a relevant field.

Enterprise Risk Management and Legal Internship

Number of Interns: 1

Reference Number: ERMI26

Applicants should have a National Diploma or Degree in:

• Risk Management
• Internal Auditing
• Governance
• Compliance

Applicants with an LLB - Bachelor of Laws may also qualify.

An Occupational Qualification at NQF Level 5 in a relevant field may also be considered.

Digital Media Internship

Number of Interns: 1

Reference Number: DMI26

Applicants should have:

• National Diploma or Degree in Digital Marketing;
• Marketing;
• Digital Media; or
• Higher Certificate or Occupational Qualification at NQF Level 5 in a relevant field.

Finance Internship

Number of Interns: 1

Reference Number: FI26

Applicants should have:

• National Diploma or Degree in Financial Accounting;
• Finance; or
• Higher Certificate or Occupational Qualification at NQF Level 5 in a relevant field.

Number of Internship Opportunities

Based on the advertised positions, there are 12 internship opportunities available across the different fields.

The Stakeholder Relations and Communications programme has two positions, while the other advertised fields have one position each.

Who Should Apply?

This internship programme is suitable for unemployed graduates seeking workplace experience in fields such as:

• Information Technology
• Finance
• Supply Chain Management
• Logistics
• Journalism
• Media Studies
• Broadcasting
• Communications
• Marketing
• Digital Media
• Development Studies
• Project Management
• Research
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Risk Management
• Internal Auditing
• Governance
• Compliance
• Law

How to Apply

Suitably qualified candidates must complete the official MDDA Internship Application Form provided by the organisation.

Applicants must then submit their CV to the email address provided on the official application form.

Make sure that you use the correct internship reference number for the position you are applying for.

Applicants should carefully follow the instructions provided on the application form before submitting their application.

Important Application Information

Applicants should note that:

• The programme runs for 12 months.
• Applicants must be South African citizens.
• Applicants must have Matric / Grade 12.
• Applicants must meet the qualification requirements of the internship they are applying for.
• Applicants should have no previous relevant work experience.
• Successful candidates must enter into a learning agreement.
• Permanent employment after the internship is not guaranteed.
• Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Applications must be submitted before the closing date.

Closing Date

13 November 2026

Interested graduates are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline.

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