Telkom Group | Openserve | Electrical Engineering (Light Current and Heavy Current)
Closing date: Wednesday 7 October 2026
About the Programme
Telkom Group is offering electrical engineering graduates a place on the Captivate Graduate Internship Programme. This 2-year internship gives graduates practical work experience, mentorship and exposure to the technical and field operations side of the business.
Captivate supports Openserve’s drive to build and grow a solid technical foundation within the business. Interns get hands-on experience and guidance within technical operations, aligned to their field of study.
Field of Study
This programme is open to Electrical Engineering graduates only, in either of these disciplines:
- Electrical Engineering (Light Current)
- Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current)
Where You Could Be Placed
Opportunities are available across the technical operations footprint, depending on business need at the time:
- Mpumalanga
- Western Cape
- Limpopo
- North West
- Eastern Cape
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Gauteng
- Free State
- Northern Cape
No relocation costs will be paid. You must indicate in your application which locations you are able to work in.
Minimum Requirements
To apply, you must:
- Have completed an NQF Level 6 Diploma at a SAQA-recognised tertiary institution in South Africa. Candidates completing in 2026 may apply, provided they complete successfully by the end of 2026.
- Be a South African citizen between the ages of 20 and 28.
- Be available to start in your allocated location on 1 February 2027.
- Not be permanently employed, and have no work-back obligation to another company or funder.
A valid driver’s licence is an added advantage.
Documents to Upload
Certified copies must be clear and not older than 3 months.
- CV
- Certified copy of ID
- Certified copy of matric certificate
- Proof of qualification (certificate, or latest official transcript if you complete by December 2026)
- Certified copy of doctor’s note (only if you declare a disability)
Diversity and Inclusion
Telkom strongly encourages applications from persons with disabilities, in support of its vision to build a diverse and inclusive workforce.
How to Apply
Make sure you meet the minimum requirements and have all your documents ready before you start. Applications close at 00h00 on Wednesday 7 October 2026, so apply early.