Cell C Graduate Programme 2026

Description :

About the Programme

The Cell C Graduate Programme forms part of the company’s flagship Emerging Talent Programme, which is designed to create a pipeline of skilled young professionals who can step into critical roles within the organisation.

This structured programme gives graduates the opportunity to:

Gain hands-on industry experience in telecommunications.
Contribute to cutting-edge projects alongside experienced mentors.
Benefit from continuous learning and professional development.
Build the technical and soft skills needed to grow into future leaders.

At Cell C, we believe graduates should not just enter the workplace — they should emerge as confident, capable professionals ready to shape the future of telecoms in South Africa.

Key Responsibilities

As a Graduate Intern, you will:

Provide professional and operational support in your assigned division.
Assist with projects, administrative duties, and day-to-day tasks.
Conduct research, prepare reports, and contribute to data analysis.
Participate in cross-functional initiatives, meetings, and workshops.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and learn from industry experts.
Keep a log of your learning progress and career development milestones.
Uphold the highest standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and company values.

Minimum Requirements

Must be a South African citizen (or as per company policy).
Must not be registered for any academic programme in 2026.
Recently completed or currently completing a Diploma/Degree in one of the following fields:

IT & Cyber Security

BSc in Computer Science / Information Technology
BSc in Cyber Security / Information Security
Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Information Security
BEng in Computer Engineering / Software Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma in Cyber Security
CISSP, CompTIA Security+, CEH (advantageous)

Forensic Investigation

BCom in Forensic Accounting / Forensic Auditing
BCom Law (Criminal or Commercial Law focus)
Bachelor of Forensic Science
National Diploma in Forensic Investigation
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or related certification

Networks

BEng in Electrical, Electronic, or Telecommunications Engineering
National Diploma / BTech in Electrical or Telecommunications Engineering
BSc in Networking or Computer Systems
CCNA / CCNP (advantageous)

Customer Value Management

BCom in Marketing, Economics, Business Science, or Data Analytics
BSc in Data Science, Statistics, or Mathematics
BBA in Business Administration
Postgraduate Diploma in CRM, Data Science, or Analytics
Certifications in SQL, Power BI, Python, R (advantageous)

Risk, Compliance & Business Continuity

Bachelors in Risk Management, Finance, Auditing, Governance, or Compliance
Degree in Law, Crisis Management, or Business Continuity

Marketing

BCom in Marketing / BA Strategic Brand Management
BA in Media & Communications with Digital PR Modules
BA/BCom in Events Management, PR, or Digital Media
Honours in Brand Management

Learning & Development

Bachelor of Communication Design or equivalent
Skills in Instructional Design, E-learning Development, and LMS Platforms
Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)

Additional Information

No prior experience required.
Successful candidates must be willing to commit to the full programme.
Cell C is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.