Telkom ICT Learnership & Elevate 2026
Telkom\'s youth pathways including 12-month ICT learnerships and the two-year Elevate Graduate Development Programme (Centurion), rotating learners and graduates through telecoms, IT.
Apply for the Telkom ICT Learnership & Elevate
Provider: Telkom SA SOC Ltd • National (Centurion)
Program Overview
Program Details
Key Benefits
- ✓NQF Level 5 accredited qualification
- ✓Real workplace experience with a recognised employer
- ✓Stipend: Telkom learner stipend
- ✓Mentorship and structured on-the-job training
- ✓Strong pathway toward permanent employment
Entry Requirements
- ✓South African citizen with a valid ID
- ✓Unemployed youth who has not previously completed another learnership (ICT Learnership)
- ✓Submit CV, motivational letter, and references
- ✓For Elevate Graduate Programme: completed NQF Level 7 degree from SAQA-recognised SA institution with 60%+ average, graduated within last 2 years
- ✓Open to school-leavers for the ICT Learnership; specialisations include systems development, business analysis, telecoms network, and marketing
Career Opportunities
On successful completion, learners can pursue roles such as:
How to Apply
Check the requirements
Confirm you meet every entry requirement before you apply.
Prepare your documents
Certified ID, matric certificate / qualifications, CV and any supporting documents.
Apply online
Submit your application via the official Telkom SA SOC Ltd careers portal.
Assessments & interview
Shortlisted candidates complete assessments and interviews.
Placement
Successful learners sign a learnership agreement and begin the programme.
⚠️ Good to Know
STATUS: Recurring. Telkom\'s official careers portal (jobs.telkom.co.za) confirms Telkom runs ICT/telecoms learnerships and the Elevate Graduate Internship Programme as ongoing youth-development streams. As of the June 2026 check, the dedicated Internship/Learnership job category showed "no open positions matching this…
• Only shortlisted candidates are typically contacted — check the official portal for the latest intake dates.
• Learnerships are aimed at unemployed South African youth; preference is often given to candidates from designated groups.
• Beware of scams — GoCareers never charges for applications, and neither do legitimate employers.
Ready to apply?
Head to the official Telkom SA SOC Ltd careers portal to submit your application.
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