Graduate Development Programme: Communications and International Relations

Centurion , South Africa

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) Graduate Development Programme 2026/27

Communications and International Relations

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) is a public entity responsible for the regulation of the electronic communications, broadcasting and postal industries in South Africa, as mandated by the ICASA Act, No 13 of 2000, and Electronic Communications Act, No 36 of 2005.

At ICASA, we consider our employees to be our greatest asset and vital to the organisation's future. Furthermore, we are serious about developing and investing in our future.

The ICASA Graduate Development Programme is a twenty-four (24) months intensive development programme commencing in 2026. This programme provides an opportunity for newly qualified graduates as well as unemployed graduates to gain valuable practical working experience and theoretical training while earning a salary, enabling them to build the foundation for a successful career in the Information and Communications Technology Industry.

A supporting structure of coaches will guide our Graduates through their training by providing help for challenges at work. The Graduates' performance will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and assistance will be provided throughout the programme as well as career guidance for future endeavors.

The Graduate intake at ICASA is impacted by a number of variables which include both the South African skills market and the organisation's skills needs.

• To apply for the Graduate Development Programme - Communications and International Relations, please visit and Graduate Development Programme - Communications and International Relations
• Required documents: Curriculum Vitae (CV); Motivational Letter; Academic Records; and Evidence of significant extra-curricular activities that demonstrate drive and interpersonal skills; (Candidates who do not attach the required documents will not be considered)

• Must be a South African citizen
• Must have completed a Degree in one of the following fields: Communication Science, Communications, Public Relations or Media Studies from a recognised institution of higher learning.

• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Understanding of integration of new media and traditional media
• General knowledge of Communications, media studies, graphic design
• Highly creative thinker
• Ability to work in a team
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Computer literate
• Working knowledge of any design suite
• An assertive individual

Total Cost to Company Package of R186,160.00 per annum.

26 March 2026

The email address provided above should be used for enquiries only.

Applications sent by email will NOT be considered.

Preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards the achievement of equitable demographic representation as outlined within the Employment Equity Plan of ICASA.

• If you do not hear from us within three months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• It is the applicant's responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• It is also the responsibility of the applicant to obtain evaluation and certification of the Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL).
• Only candidates who meet the requirements should apply.
• ICASA reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• ICASA actively pursues the sourcing of persons with disabilities.
• Appointment is subject to getting a positive security clearance, verification of the applicants' documents (Qualifications), and reference checks.
• Correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only.
• CVs from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted.