{"id":20907,"date":"2025-10-07T12:02:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T12:02:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/elevate-graduate-intern\/"},"modified":"2026-01-08T00:24:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T00:24:17","slug":"elevate-graduate-intern","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/?post_type=job_listing&p=20907","title":{"rendered":"Elevate Graduate Intern"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Core Description<\/p>\n<p>\tThe Elevate Graduate Internship Programme is designed to give highly motivated graduates the opportunity to gain practical work experience, mentorship, and exposure to dynamic business environments.<br \/>\n\tOver two years, graduates will rotate (where applicable) across relevant business areas, participate in skills development, and contribute to strategic and operational projects aligned to their field of study.<\/p>\n<p>We are seeking passionate, innovative, and agile graduates across a wide range of disciplines, including but not limited to:<\/p>\n<p>\tDigital Transformation &amp; Technology<br \/>\n\tGaming &amp; Creative Media<br \/>\n\tSales, Marketing &amp; Customer Insights<br \/>\n\tFinance &amp; Business<br \/>\n\tEngineering &amp; Technical Fields<br \/>\n\tLegal, Compliance &amp; Governance<br \/>\n\tScience &amp; Research<br \/>\n\tSocial Sciences &amp; Humanities<br \/>\n\t**Note: Please see Job Responsibilities below for details around the specific qualifications that we are looking for.<\/p>\n<p>Job Responsibilities<\/p>\n<p>Practical work esperience will involve the following responsibilities within the range of disciplines mentioned below:<\/p>\n<p>\tSupport projects and daily operations within the assigned business unit.<br \/>\n\tApply academic knowledge to solve real-world business and technical challenges.<br \/>\n\tConduct research, data analysis, and reporting to support decision-making.<br \/>\n\tCollaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.<br \/>\n\tParticipate in workshops, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.<br \/>\n\tContribute to process improvement initiatives and new business ideas.<br \/>\n\tEngage in mentorship, feedback sessions, and progress reviews throughout the programme.<\/p>\n<p>Digital Transformation &amp; Technology<\/p>\n<p>\tInformation Technology<br \/>\n\tComputer Science<br \/>\n\tData Science &amp; Business Intelligence<br \/>\n\tSoftware Development<br \/>\n\tCybersecurity<br \/>\n\tArtificial Intelligence &amp; Machine Learning<\/p>\n<p>Gaming &amp; Creative Media<\/p>\n<p>\tGame Design &amp; Production<br \/>\n\tGame Development<br \/>\n\tAnimation &amp; Multimedia Design<br \/>\n\tUX\/UI &amp; Graphic Design<\/p>\n<p>Sales, Marketing &amp; Customer Insights<\/p>\n<p>\tSales &amp; Business Development<br \/>\n\tDigital Marketing &amp; E-Commerce<br \/>\n\tMarketing Research &amp; Analytics<br \/>\n\tCustomer Experience Management<br \/>\n\tBrand Management &amp; Communications<\/p>\n<p>Finance &amp; Business<\/p>\n<p>\tFinancial Management<br \/>\n\tManagement Accounting<br \/>\n\tActuarial Science<br \/>\n\tAuditing &amp; Taxation<br \/>\n\tInvestment Management<br \/>\n\tEconomics<br \/>\n\tSupply Chain &amp; Logistics<br \/>\n\tHuman Resources Management<br \/>\n\tBusiness Administration<\/p>\n<p>Engineering &amp; Technical Fields<\/p>\n<p>\tElectrical Engineering<br \/>\n\tMechanical Engineering<br \/>\n\tIndustrial Engineering<br \/>\n\tCivil Engineering<br \/>\n\tMechatronics<br \/>\n\tChemical Engineering<\/p>\n<p>Legal, Compliance &amp; Governance<\/p>\n<p>\tLaw (LLB or related fields)<br \/>\n\tRisk &amp; Compliance Management<br \/>\n\tCorporate Governance and Public Relations<\/p>\n<p>Science &amp; Research<\/p>\n<p>\tEnvironmental Science<br \/>\n\tBiotechnology<br \/>\n\tApplied Mathematics &amp; Statistics<br \/>\n\tPhysics \/ Applied Sciences<\/p>\n<p>Social Sciences &amp; Humanities<\/p>\n<p>\tPsychology\/ Industrial Psychology<br \/>\n\tSociology<br \/>\n\tEducation &amp; Training<br \/>\n\tPolitical Science\/ International Relations<\/p>\n<p>Core Competencies<\/p>\n<p>Functional knowledge:<\/p>\n<p>\tCore concepts, theories, and frameworks from the relevant field of study;\u00a0<br \/>\n\tAwareness of current trends and developments in the respective discipline.<br \/>\n\tCompetence in common productivity tools like MS Office.<br \/>\n\tBasic exposure to digital platforms, data analysis tools, or discipline-specific software.<br \/>\n\tAwareness of workplace ethics, compliance, and governance principles.<br \/>\n\tUnderstanding of project lifecycles and timelines.<br \/>\n\tFamiliarity with reporting, documentation, and record-keeping.<\/p>\n<p>Functional skills:<\/p>\n<p>\tStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.<br \/>\n\tExcellent communication and collaboration abilities.<br \/>\n\tProficiency in relevant digital tools, software, or platforms.<br \/>\n\tAbility to manage time and work independently where required.<br \/>\n\tAbility to apply classroom learning to real-world contexts.<br \/>\n\tAbility to collect, interpret, and analyse information.<br \/>\n\tAbility to plan, prioritise, and deliver assigned tasks.<\/p>\n<p>Competencies (Behaviour):<\/p>\n<p>\tCreative and innovative mindset.<br \/>\n\tAdaptability and eagerness to learn in a fast-paced environment.<br \/>\n\tCritical thinking to evaluate options and recommend solutions.<br \/>\n\tComfort with learning and adapting to new technologies quickly.<br \/>\n\tTeamwork and collaboration across functions and disciplines.<br \/>\n\tCustomer or stakeholder orientation (internal and external).<br \/>\n\tCultural awareness and inclusivity in diverse workplaces.<br \/>\n\tAwareness of personal strengths and development areas.<br \/>\n\tAbility to take initiative while also following guidance.<br \/>\n\tOpenness to feedback and continuous learning.<br \/>\n\tProfessional ethics, accountability, and integrity.<br \/>\n\tTakes accountability for growth and development and actively seeks opportunities to learn and grow.<\/p>\n<p>Certifications<\/p>\n<p>\tRelevant Certification will be an advantage<\/p>\n<p>Education<\/p>\n<p>\tNQF 7: 3 year Degree<\/p>\n<p>Experience<\/p>\n<p>\tNo experience<\/p>\n<p>Additional Information<\/p>\n<p>Certification, qualification and experience:<\/p>\n<p>\tMust have completed a minimum of a degree (NQF Level 7) at a SAQA-recognised tertiary institution in South Africa.<br \/>\n\tProfessional certification in the chosen field of study will be an advantage.<br \/>\n\tGraduated within the last 2 years (or completing studies by December 2025).<br \/>\n\tAcademic average of 60% or above.<br \/>\n\tNo prior full-time work experience in the field.<\/p>\n<p>Special requirements:<\/p>\n<p>\tMust be a South African citizen.<\/p>\n<p>Special Requirements<\/p>\n<p>\tValid Drivers license<br \/>\n\tWilling to travel<br \/>\n\tAbility to work shift\/ overtime<\/p>\n<p>Physical Requirements<\/p>\n<p>\tNone<\/p>\n<p>Key Stakeholders<\/p>\n<p>\tEXCO, internal customers, external vendors, consultants, etc.<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( https:\/\/www.telkom.co.za ) or<\/p>\n<p>jobs.telkom.co.za<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"http:\/\/jobs.telkom.co.za","_company_name":"Telkom","_company_website":"https:\/\/www.telkom.co.za","_company_tagline":"Telkom SA SOC Limited is a South African wireline and wireless telecommunications provider, operating in more than 38 countries across the African continent. 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