ICT Internship Programme at The Services SETA – Apply Now!

Internship Details

💻 Job Title: Intern: Information and Communication Technology
🏢 Organisation: Services SETA
📍 Location: JHB North, South Africa
📅 Closing Date: 29 December 2025
🆔 Reference Number: SS-126
📄 Job Type: Contract Internship
⏳ Duration: 1–2 Years
💰 Salary: R7,000 per month

Company Overview

The Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA) is a key public-sector institution responsible for driving skills development and capacity building within South Africa’s services industry. Through structured internship programmes, Services SETA equips graduates with workplace-ready skills while supporting governance, compliance, and service excellence across the organisation.

Internship Overview

The ICT Internship offers practical exposure to ICT governance, information security, risk management, audits, vendor management, and project delivery within a regulated public-sector environment. The intern will work closely with the ICT Governance and Service Delivery Manager, gaining hands-on experience in strategic ICT operations and reporting.

This role is ideal for graduates seeking a career in IT governance, ICT risk, cybersecurity, or ICT project management.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the compilation of ICT governance and management reports

• Support the implementation of the organisation’s information security programme

• Assist with ICT audit reporting and the provision of audit-related documentation

• Support ICT risk management activities and reporting

• Assist with vendor management processes and related reporting

• Contribute to ICT reporting for internal committees where ICT representation is required

• Support the initiation and rollout of approved ICT projects

• Compile ICT project issues, risks, and deliverables documentation

• Assist with the preparation of ICT project status and progress reports

• Support the development and management of ICT project plans and deliverables

• Assist with monitoring and managing ICT project budgets

Qualifications and Requirements

Education

• National Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification (minimum NQF Level 4)

• National Diploma or equivalent qualification (NQF Level 6) in:

  • Information Technology

  • Computer Science

  • Information Security

  • Or a related ICT field

Skills and Competencies

• Basic understanding of ICT governance and compliance concepts

• Interest in information security, ICT risk, and audit processes

• Strong analytical and reporting skills

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work with documentation, reports, and project plans

• Computer literacy and familiarity with ICT systems

• Organisational and time-management skills

• Ability to work independently and within a team

• Professionalism and attention to detail

Internship Application Tips

• Highlight any ICT governance, cybersecurity, or project-related coursework

• Emphasise exposure to risk management, audits, or compliance modules

• Include any experience with IT projects, reporting, or system documentation

• Demonstrate strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills

• Tailor your CV to reflect interest in ICT governance and service delivery

• Keep your CV concise, structured, and professionally formatted

Policy

Services SETA is committed to ethical recruitment, fairness, and equal opportunity employment in line with applicable legislation and organisational policies.