Vodacom Early Careers Programmes 2025–2026: Your Gateway to a Future in Tech, Business, and Innovation (Deadline 31 August, 2025
Unlocking Opportunities for Africa’s Brightest Talent
If you’re a young professional,
recent graduate, or aspiring tech leader, the Vodacom Early Careers
Programmes could be your ticket to a thriving career. Designed to empower
youth across Africa through graduate placements, internships, bursaries,
and digital skills training, these programmes are transforming lives and
shaping the continent’s future.
Vodacom isn’t just offering
jobs—it’s investing in people. With a mission to create a digitally
inclusive Africa, Vodacom provides structured career paths that blend real-world
experience, mentorship, and skills development to prepare you for long-term
success.
1.
Discover Graduate Programme – Become a Future Leader
Duration: 24 months (permanent employment after completion)
Eligibility:
- Age 26 or younger
- Less than 2 years’ work experience after graduation
- BCom, BSc, BTech with a minimum 65% average, or NQF 6
Diploma in Engineering/IT
- Open to citizens in South Africa, Kenya, DRC, and more
Why it stands out:
The Discover Graduate Programme isn’t just a job—it’s a career accelerator.
You’ll rotate through different departments, take part in local and international
assignments, and receive coaching to fast-track your growth. By the end of the
programme, you’ll secure a destination role within Vodacom.
2.
Vodacom Internship Programme – Gain Industry Experience
Duration: 12 months (fixed-term contract)
What you get:
- Competitive salary
- Hands-on training and mentorship
- Opportunities to transition into permanent roles,
including the Discover Graduate Programme
In 2024 alone, Vodacom gave 176
unemployed youth a career start through internships—and 56 of them
landed permanent jobs.
3.
Vodacom Bursary Scheme – Breaking Financial Barriers
If you’re studying a STEM degree
(Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) but face financial challenges,
Vodacom’s bursary could be the game-changer you need.
- Covers tuition, accommodation, textbooks, and living
allowance
- Open to 1st–3rd year students in accredited South
African universities
- In 2024, 183 bursaries were awarded, including 69
for students with disabilities
4.
CodeLikeAGirl – Empowering Young Women in Tech
Vodacom is committed to closing the
gender gap in technology through #CodeLikeAGirl, a bootcamp for girls
aged 14–18 from disadvantaged backgrounds.
- Teaches coding, app development, and problem-solving
- Nearly 6,000 girls have already participated
- Inspires confidence and career ambitions in tech
5.
TechStart – Skills for the Digital Future
Vodacom’s TechStart programme
aims to train 1 million African youth in digital skills like AI,
cybersecurity, cloud computing, and entrepreneurship.
- Accessible online and in communities
- Designed for maximum inclusivity and job readiness
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Why
Choose Vodacom Early Careers Programmes?
- Professional Growth:
Structured training, real projects, and global exposure
- Financial Support:
Full bursary coverage for qualifying STEM students
- Diversity & Inclusion: Open to all backgrounds, with targeted support for
underrepresented groups
- Job Security:
Many participants secure permanent roles
- Impact:
You’ll contribute to bridging Africa’s digital divide
How
to Apply
Applications open yearly, with deadlines
typically around mid-year (June–August). The process involves:
- Visiting Vodacom’s Early Careers Portal
- Selecting your preferred programme (Graduate,
Internship, Bursary, etc.)
- Submitting your application with required documents
- Preparing for interviews and assessments
Take
Control of Your Future Today
Vodacom is not just offering
opportunities—it’s shaping Africa’s next generation of innovators, leaders, and
change-makers. Whether you dream of designing digital solutions, leading
corporate projects, or mastering new tech skills, Vodacom Early Careers Programmes
give you the platform to make it happen.
Don’t let opportunity wait.
Doors close on 31 August 2025.
·
For
Graduates: Apply now to the Discover
Graduate Programme to unlock a full-time career with 2 years of
leadership development.
·
For Recent
Graduates: Secure your spot in the 12-month Internship Programme starting Feb or Mar
2026—and potentially transition into the Graduate Programme.
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