Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) 24-Month Internship Opportunities in Eastern Cape
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) invites young graduates to apply for two paid 24-month internship positions based at the Eastern Cape Provincial Office in East London. These internships offer valuable hands-on experience in public administration and electoral operations within a respected Chapter 9 constitutional institution. Candidates must be South African citizens aged 35 years or younger, with no prior work or internship experience in their field of study.
Available Internship Positions
1) Internship: Administration
Reference Number: EC/2025/47822
Division: Provincial – Office of the PEO
Location: East London, Eastern Cape
Duration: 24 months (Fixed-term)
Stipend: R9,850.13 per month
Closing Date: 26 December 2025
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate travel, accommodation, meetings, and events
- Assist with procurement processes and office support operations
- Draft letters and memos; compile data and reports
- Take minutes and maintain filing systems and records
- Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence
- Provide administrative support to the Provincial Electoral Officer (PEO)
Minimum Requirements
- Matric / Grade 12 (or N3/NTC Level 4) plus Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma in Project Management, Administration, Public Management, or Office Administration
- Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness to learn new systems and travel when required
2) Internship: Electoral Operations
Reference Number: EC/2025/47821
Division: Electoral Matters
Location: East London, Eastern Cape
Duration: 24 months (Fixed-term)
Stipend: R9,850.13 per month
Closing Date: 26 December 2025
Key Responsibilities
- Support provincial electoral operations and projects
- Assist with logistics for election materials and equipment
- Help coordinate voter registration, by-elections, and delimitation of voting stations
- Monitor electoral projects and risk mitigation measures
- Compile qualitative reports and assist with PPLC meetings
- Provide general administrative support within Electoral Operations
Minimum Requirements
- Matric / Grade 12 (or N3/NTC Level 4) plus Bachelor’s degree or 3-year National Diploma in Public Management, Public Administration, or Political Science
- Computer literacy in MS Office
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness to travel locally
- Must be a registered voter with knowledge of the Eastern Cape
Who Should Apply?
- South African citizens aged 35 years or younger
- Graduates without previous work or internship experience in their field of study
- Candidates with no high party-political profile
- Applicants willing to undergo risk assessments (qualification, criminal, and credit checks)
- People with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply