South African Quick Brief (2026)
In short: This 2026 South African education guide provides student-support context, verification links, and practical next steps.
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Broadband Infraco SOC, a licensed state-owned company in the telecommunications sector, is undergoing the Broadband Infraco Internship Programme. It was created to improve market efficiency in the long-distance connectivity segment by increasing long-distance network infrastructure. It also provides the capacity to stimulate private sector innovation in telecommunications services and content offerings possible.
Broadband Infraco delivers long-distance national and international connectivity to licensed private sector partners, licence-exempt projects of national importance, and previously underserviced areas.
The values of Broadband Infraco are:
- Active engagement of stakeholders.
- Excellence in service delivery.
- Execute in a simple, flexible, and timely manner.
- Act with integrity in all that it does.
- Open and transparent communication.
You can be part of this important state function through Broadband Infraco’s 12-month Internship Programme in Roodepoort.
The objective of the Broadband Infraco Internship Programme
The Broadband Infraco Internship Programme is seeking to appoint suitable candidates for internship opportunities in its Compliance, Risk, & Audit, Finance, Office of the CEO, Human Resources, and Network Engineering divisions.
Requirements for the Broadband Infraco Internship Programme
| Programme | Duration | Division | Entry Requirements & Qualification(s) | Number Required |
| Internship | 12 Months | Compliance Risk and Audit | Matric. 3-Year National Diploma or Degree in Risk Management or Internal Auditing or Bachelor of Commerce. No working experience is required. | 1 |
| Internship | 12 Months | Finance | Matric. 3-Year National Diploma or Degree in Accounting or Finance. No working experience is required. | 1 |
| Internship | 12 Months | CEO Office (PIME) | Matric. 3-Year National Diploma in Human Resources or BTech in Human Resources or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management or Industrial Psychology. No working experience is required. | 1 |
| Internship | 12 Months | Human Resources | Matric. 3-Year National Diploma in Human Resources or BTech in Human Resources or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management or Industrial Psychology. No working experience is required. | 1 |
| Internship | 12 Months | Network Engineering | Matric. Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering or Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. No working experience is required. | 1 |
How to Apply for the Broadband Infraco Internship
To apply for the Internship, send a Cover Letter and your CV to:
More information about the Internship can be found on the website.
Enquiries should be directed to the following contact persons in HR:
Ms. Palesa Modisane – 078 287 2004 (Office Hours) or
Ms. Nompumelelo Mtsweni – 060 631 5795 (Office Hours)
A monthly stipend will be provided by the company throughout the Internship Programme.
The closing date for applications is 18 August 2026.
Please note that for Broadband Infraco to meet the BBB-EE and EE requirements, Persons with Disabilities and Females will be given first preference.
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