e.tv is inviting South African graduates under 35 to join its Local Programming internship in Johannesburg. Candidates need a National Senior Certificate and a relevant three-year diploma or degree. The contract offers market-related remuneration, while e.tv has not published the programme duration or an application closing date at this stage.
The internship gives aspiring media professionals an opportunity to learn inside one of South Africa’s leading television and entertainment companies. More importantly, successful candidates will gain exposure to the people and processes that support locally produced television content.
Why could the e.tv internship launch a media career?
The Local Programming department plays an important part in bringing South African stories and entertainment to television audiences.
As a result, the selected intern can develop practical workplace skills while observing how a major media company manages its programming operations.
e.tv also aims to help graduates move beyond academic knowledge. Therefore, the programme combines workplace exposure with mentorship, professional development and opportunities to build industry connections.
Successful candidates can expect to gain:
- Practical experience within a leading media organisation
- Exposure to television programming and business operations
- Guidance from experienced industry professionals
- Mentorship and professional development
- Opportunities to build valuable industry networks
- Hands-on learning that can strengthen future employability
Who can enter the e.tv internship?
e.tv is looking for ambitious graduates who want to build practical experience in the media and entertainment industry.
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens
- Be younger than 35
- Hold a National Senior Certificate at National Qualifications Framework Level 4
- Have completed a relevant three-year diploma or degree
- Communicate confidently with colleagues and stakeholders
- Work effectively both independently and within a team
- Use Microsoft Office applications confidently
- Show enthusiasm for learning and professional development
Although e.tv does not specify one required field of study, candidates should hold a qualification that relates meaningfully to Local Programming or the work of a media organisation.
Relevant academic backgrounds could include television production, film, media studies, communications, broadcasting or a closely related discipline.
Which qualities will help candidates stand out?
Academic qualifications will help candidates meet the basic criteria. However, e.tv also wants interns who can contribute positively within a fast-moving professional environment.
Suitable candidates should demonstrate:
- Professionalism and integrity
- Strong attention to detail
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Practical problem-solving ability
- Good time-management skills
- Strong organisational ability
- Adaptability when priorities change
- A genuine willingness to learn
In addition, candidates should show curiosity about South African television and locally produced content. This interest can help applicants present a clearer reason for choosing the Local Programming department.
Who cannot participate in the programme?
Candidates who previously completed or currently participate in a Sector Education and Training Authority-funded internship cannot enter this programme.
Applicants should answer all eligibility questions honestly during the online process. Otherwise, undisclosed participation in another funded internship could affect their application later.
The internship primarily targets recent graduates who still need meaningful workplace exposure.
Itumeleng’s Insider Tip: Tailor your curriculum vitae to television and local content instead of sending a generic graduate application. Highlight university productions, research projects, script work, editing experience, student media, content planning or any project that shows a genuine interest in broadcasting.
What should graduates emphasise in their curriculum vitae?
Candidates should place their relevant qualification, graduation date and media-related experience near the top of their curriculum vitae.
They can also strengthen their application by mentioning:
- Academic projects linked to television, film or media
- Experience with student publications or campus media
- Content research and planning assignments
- Scriptwriting or production experience
- Video editing and digital content skills
- Volunteer work at creative or cultural events
- Group projects that required teamwork
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Meanwhile, candidates without formal workplace experience can use academic and extracurricular examples to demonstrate their abilities.
A clear, well-organised curriculum vitae can also reflect the attention to detail and communication skills that e.tv expects from its interns.
What remuneration and contract terms does e.tv offer?
e.tv lists this opportunity as a contract position with market-related remuneration. However, the company does not disclose a specific salary or monthly stipend.
The advertisement also does not state how long the internship will run. Therefore, shortlisted candidates may need to confirm the contract period during the recruitment process.
The selected intern will work with the Local Programming department in Johannesburg.
How can graduates submit an application?
Applications must be submitted through the official e.tv online application portal using reference number etv251.
Before submitting, candidates should check their contact information, qualification details and employment history. They should also confirm that they have not previously participated in or currently joined a funded internship.
Since e.tv has not published a closing date, eligible graduates should submit their applications promptly.
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Final Thoughts
The e.tv Local Programming Internship offers graduates an opportunity to gain practical experience within South Africa’s competitive media and entertainment industry.
Candidates under 35 who hold a relevant three-year diploma or degree could develop professional skills, learn from industry specialists and build connections that support their long-term careers.
The programme particularly suits graduates who follow South African television, understand the value of local storytelling and want to learn how programming teams operate behind the screen.
