About the opportunity
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) offers a 24-month intensive Graduate Development Programme commencing in 2026. Designed for qualified graduates, the programme provides valuable practical working experience and theoretical training in the Information and Communications Technology industry while earning a salary. Participants are supported by coaches who guide them through workplace challenges, ongoing performance reviews, and career development. The successful candidate will spend the first month based in Gauteng before moving to the Limpopo Regional Office for the remaining 23 months.
Salary and benefits
- Earn a Total Cost to Company Package of R192,318.00 per annum
- Gain 24 months of practical working experience and theoretical training
- Receive guidance from a supporting structure of coaches and mentors
- Continuous performance reviews and career guidance for future endeavors
Who can apply?
- Must be a South African citizen
- Must have completed a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronic, or Information) from a recognized institute of Higher Learning
- Preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups in line with ICASA's Employment Equity Plan
Required documents
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Motivational Letter
- Academic Records
- Evidence of significant extra-curricular activities demonstrating drive and interpersonal skills
When to apply
- Closing Date: 04 November 2026
How to apply
- Visit the official ICASA careers portal at https://www.icasa.org.za/pages/Careers
- Select Graduate Development Programme: Regions and Consumer Affairs – Limpopo Office
- Submit your application through the online system using a laptop or desktop on Chrome or Microsoft Edge web browsers
- Ensure all required documents are attached; applications missing required documents will not be considered
Additional information
- The successful candidate will be based in Gauteng for the first month of the programme and then move to Limpopo for the remaining 23 months; accommodation costs are not covered by ICASA.
- A valid driver's license will be an added advantage.
- Applications sent by email will not be considered; the email address careers@icasa.org.za is strictly for enquiries.
- Appointment is subject to a positive security clearance, qualification verification, and reference checks.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Recent engineering graduates with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Information Engineering looking for structured foundational experience in the ICT sector.
- South African citizens seeking a paid, two-year developmental role that bridges the gap between university studies and professional practice.
- Candidates who value mentorship, coaching, and regular performance reviews as part of an early-career entry point.
What should you think carefully about?
- Accommodation costs are not covered by ICASA, and participants must relocate to Limpopo for 23 months after an initial one-month stint in Gauteng.
- The position is a fixed-term contract lasting exactly 24 months rather than a permanent staff placement.
- The salary is fixed at R192,318 per annum as a total cost to company package.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This programme fits applicants aiming to secure a formal graduate-level foot-in-the-door within a public regulatory body, gaining both technical exposure and professional skills over a fixed two-year period.
Our take
South African engineering graduates eager to build a career in the information and communications technology sector should apply before the November 4, 2026 deadline, keeping relocation logistics and the fixed-term duration in mind.
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