Technology and AI Graduate Programme 2027/Media24

Job Overview

  • Date Posted
    August 31, 2026
  • Location
  • Expiration date
    September 15, 2026
  • Experience
    Fresh
  • Gender
    Both
  • Qualification
    Certificate
  • Career Level
    Others

Job Description

Media24 is inviting South African graduates to apply for its Graduate Programme: Technology and AI.

This is a 12-month internship starting on 1 February 2027, offering graduates the opportunity to gain workplace experience in technology, engineering and artificial intelligence (AI).

No previous work experience is required. Applicants must have a BSc Honours degree or equivalent with Computer Science or Engineering subjects and must be South African citizens.

Graduate Programme Details

  • Company: Media24
  • Programme: Graduate Programme: Technology and AI
  • Division: Media24 Technology
  • Job Type: Internship
  • Duration: 12 Months
  • Starting Date: 1 February 2027
  • Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
  • Minimum Experience: Not Applicable
  • Industry: Information Technology and Services
  • Functional Area: Information Technology
  • Posted: 25 August 2026

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • A BSc Honours degree or equivalent with Computer Science or Engineering subjects.
  • South African citizenship.
  • No previous work experience is required.

Applicants must also upload all transcripts when applying.

What You’ll Be Doing

Successful graduates will have the opportunity to:

Learn New Technology

Work with cloud platforms such as:

  • Microsoft Azure
  • Google Cloud Platform

Work in Collaborative Teams

Work in cross-functional teams to design, develop and implement AI solutions that address key business challenges.

Develop AI Projects

Participate in the full lifecycle of AI project development, including:

  • Initial concept development
  • Data collection
  • Model training
  • Evaluation
  • Deployment

Graduates will also develop and maintain scalable and efficient AI systems using a variety of programming languages and tools.

Conduct Research

Stay abreast of trends by exploring new AI technologies and methodologies.

Preferred Candidate Profile

Media24 would love applicants who are:

  • Based in Cape Town or Johannesburg.
  • Willing to learn, ask questions and apply what they have learnt.
  • Curious and interested in their work and the media industry.
  • Able to communicate clearly and ask questions when needed.
  • Passionate about producing work to high-quality standards.
  • Interested in using analytical thinking to solve problems in an organised and meticulous way.
  • Comfortable with ambiguity.

The programme operates full-time from the office in the Cape Town Foreshore and Randburg.

What Media24 Offers

Successful candidates for the graduate programme can expect:

  • An opportunity to learn and earn workplace experience in engineering and artificial intelligence.
  • A 12-month contract.
  • Rotation through different projects in areas such as natural language processing and predictive analytics.
  • Mentorship from experienced technology professionals.
  • Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
  • Opportunities for further study and skills development through online learning platforms.
  • Experience working alongside Media24’s data science and engineering team.

Important Application Requirement

Please upload all transcripts when applying.

Given the employment equity policy of Media24, preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups.

Closing Date

The job listing states 15 September 2026 near the top, while the job description states: