MDDA Opens 12 Internship Places With a Year of Workplace Experience in Auckland Park

MDDA internships: core conditions and qualification warning

Applications close on 13 November 2026. The general conditions include South African citizenship, Grade 12 and no previous relevant work experience. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. No stipend amount is stated, and permanent employment is expressly not guaranteed.

Qualification conflict: the general note asks for a minimum three-year tertiary qualification, while several stream rows allow relevant NQF level 5 higher certificates or occupational qualifications. These statements should not be flattened into one universal rule. If you have an NQF 5 qualification only, seek official clarification rather than assuming eligibility from a single row.

Eleven fields, twelve places

Each field has one place except communication, which has two:

• Supply Chain Management: SCMI26
• ICT: ICTI26
• Print Media Projects: PPI26
• Broadcast Projects: BPI26
• Technical Broadcast: TBI in the PDF; TBI26 in the live form
• Stakeholder Relations and Communication: SRCI26, two places
• Research and Capacity Building: RCBI26
• Monitoring and Evaluation: MEI26
• Enterprise Risk and Legal: ERMI26
• Digital Media: DMI26
• Finance: FI26

Check each row’s required field and qualification in the PDF. Research requires a degree in Media, Journalism, Communication or Social Sciences; do not assume an NQF 5 route for that stream.

Complete both application steps

Complete the official Microsoft form and email your CV to recruitment@mdda.org.za. Both steps are required. The form explicitly warns that an application will not be considered without the emailed CV.

Order discrepancy: the PDF says to email after completing the form, but the form asks whether the CV has already been sent. Follow the live directions and answer truthfully; this guide does not decide which sequence takes precedence.

Reference discrepancy: the official PDF prints Technical Broadcast as TBI, while the live form uses TBI26. Select the clearly named Technical Broadcast role and seek official clarification if a reference is needed elsewhere. Do not assume either code automatically overrides the other.

prepare a stream-specific application

Start with your qualification title, institution and completion status. Compare those details with the exact stream row and the general conditions. Where the source conflicts, keep a note of the question you need answered. Do not describe an incomplete qualification as completed or upgrade its NQF level to fit the advert.

Choose relevant examples from academic projects or genuine activities. A finance applicant might explain a spreadsheet exercise, while a media applicant might discuss a reporting or production assignment. State your contribution clearly and avoid suggesting that coursework was paid professional experience.

Check the stream name as well as its reference. Where documents disagree, keep a note of both versions and ask a focused question rather than inventing a corrected code. Do not let a similar-looking reference lead you to a different role.

Prepare a readable CV before opening the form, then compare the completed answers with that CV. Keep dates and contact information consistent. Retain a record of the form submission and the separate email, and check for delivery errors. These are practical recordkeeping suggestions, not a guarantee that the employer has accepted the application.

plan before accepting

Make a personal budget using confirmed information rather than assuming an allowance. List potential transport and other participation costs, then identify the terms you still need explained. Do not commit to accommodation or give up another opportunity on the basis of an unconfirmed financial assumption.

If invited to discuss the placement, prepare questions about supervision, the work you would support and how learning will be assessed. Keep these separate from eligibility questions so you can resolve each issue clearly. An interview is also an opportunity to understand whether the practical arrangements fit your circumstances.

select useful evidence

For each project on your CV, identify a concrete output and your role in producing it. Explain the tools used and how you checked quality. Where a project involved a group, separate your contribution from the team’s overall achievement. This helps a reader assess your preparation without relying on broad claims.

Frequently asked questions

How should I choose a stream?

Match your actual qualification and project experience to the advertised field. Avoid choosing solely by a job title that sounds appealing while overlooking the qualification wording.

Should I send a portfolio without being asked?

Follow the application instructions. Prepare relevant examples privately so they are available if requested, but do not upload unnecessary personal or third-party material.

How can I track both application stages?

Use separate checklist entries for the form and CV email. Record completion only after each step has actually succeeded, and retain any acknowledgement or error message.

Official sources and disclaimer

• MDDA official internship advertisement
• MDDA official vacancies page
• Application form linked from the official PDF

This independent guide is not an application service or an offer of employment. The organisation’s current official notice and application instructions take priority. Check them before applying. Selection and any final contract terms are decided by the recruiting organisation.