SITA Internship Programme 2025 – ICT Careers Across South Africa
- Organization: State Information Technology Agency (SITA)
- Position: State Information Technology Agency (SITA) ICT Intern (various ICT roles across provinces)State Information Technology Agency (SITA)
- Location: State Information Technology Agency (SITA)On-site placements across multiple provinces including Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, North West, and Eastern CapeState Information Technology Agency (SITA)
- Type: Internship
- Duration: 12 months
- Closing Date: 10/12/2025
- Application Link: Apply
Introduction
The State Information Technology Agency (SITA) is offering a comprehensive ICT Internship Programme for 2025. Designed for unemployed South African graduates, this one-year initiative provides hands-on experience across various ICT disciplines and is structured to support employment equity and service delivery within government.
Company Overview
SITA is South Africa’s governmental ICT agency, providing digital services, infrastructure, and innovation support across public sector institutions. Through its national internship programme, SITA plays a pivotal role in developing local ICT talent and contributing to more efficient public service systems.
Internship Details
- Company: State Information Technology Agency (SITA)
- Position: ICT Intern (various ICT roles across provinces)
- Type: Internship (Temporary, 12-month placement)
- Internship Category: IT Internships / Computer Science Internships
- Internship Duration: 12 months
- Location: On-site placements across multiple provinces including Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, North West, and Eastern Cape
- Closing Date: 10 December 2024
Fields & Stipend
- Stipend: R6,500 per month
- Available Fields by Province:
- Gauteng (20 positions): Software Development, End-user Computing, Information Security, Business Analyst
- Limpopo (29 positions): Data Analyst, Business Analyst, System Support, System Development
- Mpumalanga (2 positions): End-user Computing, Software Development
- Northern Cape (3 positions): End-user Computing, Software Development
- North West (2 positions): End-user Computing, Software Development
- Eastern Cape (1 position): End-user Computing
- Additional roles in KwaZulu-Natal and other provinces available in broader advert versions
Eligibility & Application Requirements
- Who may apply:
- Unemployed South African citizens aged between 18–35 years
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree or three-year National Diploma in an ICT-related field (NQF Level 6)
- No prior work experience required
- Preference given to applicants residing within the designated province; applicants with disabilities, and from designated racial groups (White, Coloured, Indian) are encouraged to apply
- How to apply:
- Scan the QR code in the advert or complete the Office 365 form via the provided link
- Submit certified copies (not older than six months) of your ID, CV, and academic qualifications
- Email any enquiries to the relevant provincial internship liaison (e.g., [email protected] for Gauteng)
Benefits
Participants will gain:
- Practical ICT experience in public sector contexts
- Exposure to software development, systems support, business analysis, cybersecurity, and end-user computing
- A consistent monthly stipend of R6,500
- Potential for absorption into permanent roles within SITA upon successful completion of the programme
Conclusion
SITA’s 2025 ICT Internship Programme represents a unique opportunity for South African graduates to build their skills and earn hands-on experience while serving the public interest. With multiple disciplines and provinces covered, eligible applicants should act promptly before the closing date of 10 December 2024 to be considered.
