Graduate Development Programme: Information Technology

Centurion , South Africa

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) month intensive development programme commencing in 2026. This programme provides an opportunity for qualified 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 endeavours.

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 - Information Technology, please visit and select Graduate Development Programme - Information Technology.
• 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 three (3) or four (4) year Undergraduate Degree in one of the following fields: Information Technology, Software Engineering, Information Systems, AI, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or Data Science.

• Organisation and administrative skills
• Computer literacy skills
• Time management skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Results driven
• Attention to detail
• Ability to adhere to deadlines and work in a pressurised environment
• Ability to work in a team
• Self driven Assertive

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

26 March 2026

Any enquiries regarding this position should be directed to .

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

Applications sent by email will NOT be considered.

ICASA is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment. 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 applicant's documents (Qualifications), and reference checks.
• Correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only.
• CVs from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted.