Gijima, one of South Africa’s leading information and communications technology companies, is opening its doors to the next generation of IT talent. The company is recruiting 50 interns for a structured 6-month Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Internship Programme based in Gauteng, Midrand — offering students the workplace experience they need to complete their tertiary qualifications in Information Technology.

This is a rare opportunity to gain hands-on, industry-relevant exposure at a company that has been at the forefront of ICT solutions delivery in South Africa for decades. If you are currently studying towards an IT qualification and require WIL to graduate, this programme was designed with you in mind.

About the Programme

The Gijima WIL Internship Programme runs for six months and is hosted in Gauteng. It is open to students pursuing a 3-year tertiary qualification in Information Technology across a range of disciplines. The programme provides a structured learning environment that bridges the gap between academic study and the professional world of ICT, giving interns real workplace experience that counts towards their qualification.

Qualifying fields of study include, but are not limited to: Communications Networks, Informatics, Computer Systems Engineering, BSc IT, Computer Science, Multimedia Computing, and Diploma in IT.

Who Should Apply

Gijima is looking for motivated, unemployed South African students who meet all of the following requirements:

• Currently studying towards a 3-year IT qualification and require WIL to qualify
• In possession of a valid recommendation letter from your tertiary institution (pre-WIL letters are not accepted)
• In possession of your latest academic results, stamped by the institution and recently certified
• No criminal record
• Currently unemployed and not participating in any other learnership or internship programme
• Completed Matric with English and Mathematics
• Able to communicate effectively in written and spoken English
• Currently residing in Gauteng — relocation is not an option
• Between the ages of 18 and 35 as of 1 May 2026
• A South African citizen

Only candidates who meet every one of the above criteria should apply. Applications that do not satisfy all requirements will not be considered.

Closing Date

Applications close on 27 March 2026. Do not delay — submit your application before the deadline to ensure you are considered.

Candidates who have received no feedback on their application by 31 May 2026 should consider their application unsuccessful.

How to Apply

Apply directly through the official Gijima portal. For more information, contact Kerry Scheepers.

Apply Now for the Gijima WIL Internship Programme 2026

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