Applications are now open for the 2025 Telekom Elevate Graduate Internship Programme.The Elevate Graduate Internship Programme is designed to give highly motivated graduates the opportunity to gain practical work experience, mentorship, and exposure to dynamic business environments. Over two years, graduates will rotate (where applicable) across relevant business areas, participate in skills development, and contribute to strategic and operational projects aligned to their field of study.
Telekom is seeking passionate, innovative, and agile graduates across a wide range of disciplines, including but not limited to:
Social Sciences & Humanities
Digital Transformation & Technology
Gaming & Creative Media
Sales, Marketing & Customer Insights
Finance & Business
Engineering & Technical Fields
Legal, Compliance & Governance
Science & Research
Job Responsibilities
Practical work esperience will involve the following responsibilities within the range of disciplines mentioned below:
Support projects and daily operations within the assigned business unit.
Apply academic knowledge to solve real-world business and technical challenges.
Conduct research, data analysis, and reporting to support decision-making.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.
Participate in workshops, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.
Contribute to process improvement initiatives and new business ideas.
Engage in mentorship, feedback sessions, and progress reviews throughout the programme.
Digital Transformation & TechnologyInformation TechnologyComputer ScienceData Science & Business IntelligenceSoftware DevelopmentCybersecurityArtificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Gaming & Creative MediaGame Design & ProductionGame DevelopmentAnimation & Multimedia DesignUX/UI & Graphic Design
Sales, Marketing & Customer InsightsSales & Business DevelopmentDigital Marketing & E-CommerceMarketing Research & AnalyticsCustomer Experience ManagementBrand Management & Communications
Finance & BusinessFinancial ManagementManagement AccountingActuarial ScienceAuditing & TaxationInvestment ManagementEconomicsSupply Chain & LogisticsHuman Resources ManagementBusiness Administration
Engineering & Technical FieldsElectrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringIndustrial EngineeringCivil EngineeringMechatronicsChemical Engineering
Legal, Compliance & GovernanceLaw (LLB or related fields)Risk & Compliance ManagementCorporate Governance and Public Relations
Science & ResearchEnvironmental ScienceBiotechnologyApplied Mathematics & StatisticsPhysics / Applied Sciences
Social Sciences & HumanitiesPsychology/ Industrial PsychologySociologyEducation & TrainingPolitical Science/ International Relations
Certifications
Relevant Certification will be an advantage
Education
NQF 7: 3 year Degree
Experience
No experience
Additional Information
Certification, qualification and experience:
Must have completed a minimum of a degree (NQF Level 7) at a SAQA-recognised tertiary institution in South Africa.
Professional certification in the chosen field of study will be an advantage.
Graduated within the last 2 years (or completing studies by December 2025).
Academic average of 60% or above.
No prior full-time work experience in the field.
Special requirements:
Must be a South African citizen.
Special Requirements
Valid Drivers license
Willing to travel
Ability to work shift/ overtime
Physical Requirements
None
Key Stakeholders
EXCO, internal customers, external vendors, consultants, etc.
Method of Application
For More Information,
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