The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) is looking for two interns to work in the Eastern Cape Provincial Office in East London. These internships last 24 months, pay a monthly stipend, and are open to anyone who finished university or a 3‑year diploma and is 35 years old or younger. The positions will give you real work experience in a public organisation that runs elections, which is a very important part of democracy.
Job details
- Reference numbers:
- Administration internship – EC/2025/47822
- Electoral Operations internship – EC/2025/47821
- Division: Provincial – Office of the PEO or Electoral Matters
- Location: East London, Eastern Cape
- Term: 24 months – a fixed‑term contract
- Stipend: R9,850.13 a month
- Application deadline: 26 December 2025
If you haven’t worked or done an internship in your subject area yet, this could be a great way to start a career and help keep elections fair and honest in South Africa.
Internship 1 – Administration
What you’ll do
- Arrange travel, hotels, meetings and events for staff and guests.
- Help with buying supplies, managing office supplies and paperwork.
- Write letters and memos, put together data and reports.
- Take notes at meetings and keep filing systems tidy.
- Handle mail and other written communications.
- Give support to the Provincial Electoral Officer.
What we need
- Finished high school (Matric or Grade 12) or an N3/NTC Level 4 qualification, plus a bachelor’s degree or a national diploma in Project Management, Administration, Public Management or Office Administration.
- Comfortable using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Good writing and speaking skills.
- Ready to learn new systems and to travel when needed.
Internship 2 – Electoral Operations
What you’ll do
- Assist with election projects at the provincial level.
- Help organise the distribution of election materials and equipment.
- Help plan voter registration, by‑elections and set up voting stations.
- Watch over election projects and spot potential problems.
- Write reports and help with meetings for the Provincial Parliamentary Liaison Committee (PPLC).
- Offer general admin support inside Electoral Operations.
What we need
- Finished high school (Matric or Grade 12) or an N3/NTC Level 4 qualification, plus a bachelor’s degree or 3‑year national diploma in Public Management, Public Administration or Political Science.
- Comfortable using MS Office.
- Good written and verbal communication.
- Willing to travel within the Eastern Cape.
- Must be a registered voter and know the area.
Who is a good fit?
- South African citizens who are 35 years old or younger.
- Graduates who have not had work or internship experience in their field.
- People who do not hold a high political profile.
- Those who can pass standard background checks.
- People with disabilities are especially welcomed.
How to apply
Gather these papers first:
- A fresh CV that lists all your education and any relevant skills.
- Certified copies of your diploma or degree certificates (no older than three months).
- Certified copy of your ID.
- Driver’s licence, if you have one.
Then click Apply now below to go to the IEC careers site and submit your application before the deadline. Missing or late applications won’t be considered.
Why do this internship?
- You will learn real work skills in a respected public body.
- You will build a good base in public administration or electoral operations.
- You will earn a steady monthly stipend while growing professionally.
- You will help make South Africa’s elections free, fair and credible.
Don’t wait
If you care about public service and want to see how elections are run, this is a chance to join the IEC’s Eastern Cape Internship Programme for 2025/2026. Send your application before 26 December 2025 and start a career that matters.