Export Credit Insurance Corporation of SA (ECIC): ICT Internships 2026

Export Credit Insurance Corporation of South Africa SOC Limited (ECIC) invites graduates to apply for the Graduate Trainee: Information and Communication Technology Programme 2026.

Graduate Trainee Application Closing Date: 14 July 2026

Graduate Trainee Location: Centurion, South Africa

About the ECIC ICT Graduate Trainee Programme

The Export Credit Insurance Corporation of South Africa SOC Limited (ECIC) is offering a Graduate Trainee opportunity within its Information and Communication Technology unit.

This internship gives graduates an opportunity to gain relevant workplace experience in a corporate environment while assisting with desktop support, local area network support and general ICT operations.

Successful applicants will support ECIC users and help ensure continued system availability across the organisation.

Programme Details

• Organisation: Export Credit Insurance Corporation of South Africa SOC Limited
• Programme: Graduate Trainee: Information and Communication Technology
• Location: Centurion, South Africa
• Job Type: Contract
• Department: Information and Communication Technology
• Closing Date: 14 July 2026

Purpose of the Programme

The purpose of the programme is to provide ICT graduates with practical exposure in a professional corporate environment.

The trainee will assist with supporting ECIC users, maintaining ICT systems and contributing to the smooth running of desktop, network and system-related services.

Responsibilities and Exposure

The successful graduate trainee will assist with:

• Serving as the first point of contact for users of IT-supported systems, applications and services
• Administering, maintaining, servicing and supporting approximately 90 end users
• Hardware setup and support
• Monitoring and updating computer equipment inventory
• Supporting PCs, printers, wireless networks, switches and cabling
• Software installation and support
• Supporting Windows 11 and Windows Server environments
• Supporting Office 365 productivity and collaboration tools
• Supporting SharePoint, Active Directory and other business applications
• Administering and maintaining company email and internet facilities
• Ensuring adequate backups are kept for critical data
• Maintaining anti-virus control procedures
• Ensuring virus definition updates are downloaded and installed on desktops
• Administering new equipment or peripherals, including quotes, orders and invoices
• Recording and escalating IT service interruptions
• Assisting with ICT projects
• Providing weekly ICT reports on incidents and problem management
• Providing basic end-user training on technology used within ECIC
• Assisting with ICT-related administrative duties
• Participating in ICT activities conducted after hours, such as disaster recovery testing and major system changes

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have at least one of the following:

• Diploma in Information Technology
• MCSE or equivalent qualification
• A+ certification
• N+ certification

An ITIL Foundation Certificate will be preferred but is not essential.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Applicants should have:

• Good technical understanding of supporting and maintaining workstations
• Good technical understanding of maintaining networks in a Microsoft Windows environment
• Understanding of network architecture, including OSI models and protocols
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to take initiative
• Ability to work under pressure
• Troubleshooting skills
• Problem-solving ability

Who Should Apply?

This opportunity is suitable for graduates who want to start or grow their careers in:

• ICT support
• Desktop support
• Network support
• Systems administration
• IT service management
• Microsoft Windows environments
• Corporate technology support

Employment Equity

ECIC intends to promote equity through the filling of posts according to its Employment Equity targets.

Data Protection

Personal information collected and processed for recruitment purposes will be protected from unauthorised access and improper use or disclosure.

By submitting an application, applicants give ECIC permission to process their personal information for recruitment purposes and confirm that the information provided is accurate, up to date and complete.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online through the ECIC careers portal.

Click here to apply for ECIC ICT Graduate Trainee Programme 2026

Applicants should complete the online application form and upload all required documents before the closing date.

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 14 July 2026.

Late applications may not be considered.