MDDA and MICT SETA Internship Programme 2026/2027 – 12 Graduate Opportunities

The MDDA and MICT SETA have partnered to provide internship opportunities for qualifying graduates across several areas connected to the media, information and communication technology sectors, as well as supporting business functions.

The programme provides an opportunity for graduates to gain practical workplace exposure in a field related to their studies. There are 12 available placements distributed across 11 internship fields. Stakeholder Relations and Communications has two positions, while each of the other fields has one position.

Available internship fields

1. Supply Chain Management Internship

Positions: 1

Reference: SCMI26

Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management or Logistics. A relevant Higher Certificate or Occupational Qualification at NQF Level 5 is also listed in the advert.

2. Information and Communications Technology Internship

Positions: 1

Reference: ICTI26

Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Information Technology or a relevant field. A relevant Higher Certificate or Occupational Qualification at NQF Level 5 is also listed.

3. Print Media Project Internship

Positions: 1

Reference: PPI26

Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Media Studies or Development Studies. A relevant Higher Certificate or Occupational Qualification at NQF Level 5 is also listed.

4. Broadcasting Project Internship

Positions: 1

Reference: BPI26

Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Media Studies or Development Studies. A relevant Higher Certificate or Occupational Qualification at NQF Level 5 is also listed.

5. Technical Broadcast Internship

Positions: 1

Reference: TBI

Qualification: Diploma or Degree in Audio Engineering, Sound Engineering, Broadcast Technology or Broadcast Engineering. A relevant Higher Certificate or Occupational Qualification at NQF Level 5 is also listed.

6. Stakeholder Relations and Communications Internship

Positions: 2

Reference: SRCI26

Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Public Relations, Journalism or Marketing. A relevant Higher Certificate or Occupational Qualification at NQF Level 5 is also listed.

7. Research and Capacity Building Internship

Positions: 1

Reference: RCBI26

Qualification: Degree in Media Studies, Journalism, Communications or another related Social Sciences field.

8. Monitoring and Evaluation Internship

Positions: 1

Reference: MEI26

Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Project Management or a relevant field. A relevant Higher Certificate or Occupational Qualification at NQF Level 5 is also listed.

9. Enterprise Risk Management and Legal Internship

Positions: 1

Reference: ERMI26

Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Risk Management, Internal Audit, Governance or Compliance. An LLB (Bachelor of Laws) or a relevant Occupational Qualification at NQF Level 5 is also listed.

10. Digital Media Internship

Positions: 1

Reference: DMI26

Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Digital Marketing, Marketing or Digital Media. A relevant Higher Certificate or Occupational Qualification at NQF Level 5 is also listed.

11. Finance Internship

Positions: 1

Reference: FI26

Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Financial Accounting or Finance. A relevant Higher Certificate or Occupational Qualification at NQF Level 5 is also listed.

According to the official advertisement, applicants must:

Be South African citizens. Have a Matric or Grade 12 certificate. Have a minimum three-year tertiary qualification. Have no previous relevant working experience. Be prepared to enter into a 12-month learning agreement. Meet the qualification requirements for the specific internship field they are applying for. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Important qualification clarification: The advert's general eligibility note specifies a minimum three-year tertiary qualification, while several individual internship fields also list relevant Higher Certificates or Occupational Qualifications at NQF Level 5. Applicants relying on these alternatives should contact MDDA to clarify their eligibility before submitting an application.

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Interested candidates should follow these steps: Visit the official MDDA vacancies page and open the 2026/2027, 12 Months Internship Programme advertisement. Download and read the official internship advertisement carefully. Identify the internship field that matches your qualification. Complete the official MDDA Internship Application Form using the application link provided in the advertisement or scan its QR code. Applicants should use the correct reference number for their chosen internship field.