Hey future leaders! Ready to kickstart your career with one of South Africa’s leading mobile networks? The Cell C Graduate Programme Bursary 2025 is here, and it’s your chance to dive deep into the world of telecommunications, gaining hands-on experience and shaping your professional journey. If you’re a young, ambitious South African graduate looking for a golden opportunity, keep reading!
This isn’t just any graduate programme; it’s a transformative journey designed to turn bright graduates like you into future leaders and professionals for critical roles within Cell C. Think of it as a supercharged learning experience where you get to work on exciting projects, develop cutting-edge skills, and truly understand the telecommunications industry from the inside out. Cell C is all about nurturing exceptional talent, so you’ll be joining a dynamic environment that sets you up for success.
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible for this exciting opportunity, you need to tick a few boxes:
- You must be a South African citizen.
- You should be currently completing or have recently completed a Diploma or Degree in a relevant field.
- Important: You must *not* be registered for any other academic programme in 2026, as you’ll be fully engaged in the Cell C programme.
- No prior experience is needed – this programme is designed for fresh graduates!
Cell C is looking for graduates in a variety of fields, including but not limited to:
- IT and Cyber Security: BSc in Computer Science/IT, BSc in Cyber/Information Security, Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Information Security, Bachelor of Information Systems, BEng in Computer/Software Engineering, Postgraduate Diploma in Cyber Security, or relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CompTIA Security+, CEH).
- Forensics Investigation: BCom in Forensic Accounting/Auditing, BCom in Law (Criminal/Commercial Law focus), Bachelor of Forensic Science, National Diploma in Forensic Investigation, Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Investigation/Fraud Risk Management, or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
- Networks: BEng in Electrical, Electronic, or Telecommunications Engineering, National Diploma/BTech in Electrical/Telecommunications Engineering, BSc in Computer Systems/Networking, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA/CCNP), BSc in Information Technology (Networking focus), or Postgraduate Diploma in Network Engineering/Wireless Communication.
- Customer Value Management: BCom in Marketing, Economics, Business Science, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, BSc in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, BBA, Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing Analytics/Data Science/CRM, or certifications in Data Analysis (e.g., SQL, Power BI, Python, R, CRM systems).
- Risk, Compliance and Business Continuity: Bachelors in Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Finance, Internal Auditing, Business Management, Risk and Governance, Enterprise Risk, Law, Compliance Management, or Disaster/Emergency/Crisis Management.
- Marketing: BCom in Marketing, BCom/BA Strategic Brand Building & Management, BA/BDes/BCT in Interaction & Digital Design Product Design, BA/BCom in Marketing & Events Management, BA in Public Relations & Digital Media, Honours in Brand Management, or BA in Media & Communications with Digital PR Modules.
- Learning and Development: Instructional Design Expertise, E-Learning Development, Adobe Creative Suite Proficiency (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), Strong Communication Skills, Attention to Detail. A Bachelor of Communication Design Degree is preferred.
What Does It Cover?
While this isn’t a traditional tuition bursary, the Cell C Graduate Programme offers something incredibly valuable: a comprehensive, funded development experience. You’ll be immersed in real-world projects, gaining hands-on experience, and developing critical skills in the fast-paced telecommunications industry. This means you’ll not only kickstart your career but also receive remuneration, effectively covering your professional development and living expenses while you learn and grow within a leading South African company. It’s an investment in your future leadership potential!
How to Apply?
Ready to jumpstart your career with Cell C? Applying is straightforward:
Simply click on the official link below to visit the Cell C careers page and submit your application. Make sure you have all your documents ready!
Visit the Official Webpage of the Cell C Graduate Programme
If this sounds like the right bursary for you, don’t wait — apply now! The deadline is 31 December 2025. And remember, Bursaries Room is always here to help you find more amazing opportunities like this one!
