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Title: Cybersecurity Intern at SADC
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Location: Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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Cybersecurity Intern at SADC
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Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Opportunities Announcement
Organisation
Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat
Background
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is a regional economic community founded and maintained by countries in Southern Africa. It aims to further the socio-economic, political and security cooperation among its Member States and foster regional integration in order to achieve peace, stability, and wealth.
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SADC currently has sixteen (16) Member States with a population of approximately 340 million and a combined GDP of US$720 billion.
SADC Secretariat is currently recruiting six (6) interns/graduates in different Directorates/Units. The programme is for a period of 3–12 months and the WIL Programme is aimed at providing participants with a comprehensive practical experience in a setting where learning/exposure is the primary objective of the experience.
The Secretariat is therefore inviting qualified citizens of the SADC Member States to apply for the following internship opportunities tenable at its Headquarters in Gaborone, Botswana and at SADC Plant Genetic Resource Centre in Lusaka, Zambia.
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Cybersecurity Intern (1 Position)
Duration
3 Months
Experiential Learning
- Support the facilitation of the SADC Cyber Drills and SADC Region Computer Incident Response Team (SR-CIRT) Task Force meetings
- Support the formulation and validation of the SADC Cybersecurity Model Law, Implementation Schedule and Guidelines
- Support the capacity building initiatives for SADC Member States in domesticating the three (3) SADC Model Laws: Data Protection Model Law, Cyber Crime Model Law and E-Transaction/E-Commerce Model Law
- Collaborate with African Forum of Computer Emergency Response Teams (AfricaCERT), Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) on cybersecurity related initiatives for the SADC Region
- Provide support in preparing draft letters, memos, agendas, reports, concept notes, project proposals, and presentations related to activities pertaining to Cybersecurity in the SADC Region
- Participate with the SADC Team in Regional, Continental and International Cybersecurity events and Cyber Drills
- Support the formulation of the SADC Model Cybersecurity Strategy
- Analyse areas requiring enforcement in SADC Member States in specific cybersecurity thematic areas through the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI)
Skills Requirement
- Good IT skills
- Some experience in youth cyber hackathons
- Good knowledge of computers and application packages
- Ability to undertake research, analyse and synthesise information
- Good analytical, writing, and interpersonal skills
- Good oral presentation, report writing and workshop facilitation skills
- Good organisational, time-management and planning skills
- Experience in managing ICT projects
- Ability to produce both analytical and descriptive reports
- Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure
Field of Study
Currently Pursuing a Degree In
- ICT
- Telecommunications
- Electrical Engineering
- IT
- Computer Science
- Or related field from a recognised institution
Expected Learning Outcomes
- Learn how to respond to and contain a cyber incident
- Learn how to pursue legal recourse against cyber incidents using relevant laws
- Learn how to prepare Cyber Drill Table Top Exercises (TTXs) and scenarios on cyber drill platforms such as CyberRanges
- Learn various tools used to monitor and respond to cyber incidents, including open source tools
- Learn how to undertake satellite coordination to protect satellites from harmful interference
- Learn how to prepare letters, memos, agendas, reports, concept notes, project proposals, and professional presentations
- Learn how to be part of a Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT) and how SR-CIRT functions
- Learn how to work in a team (in-person and virtually)
- Gain knowledge of the SADC ICT landscape including policies, strategies, programmes, legal frameworks, indicators, and stakeholders
- Gain work experience with SADC ICT Subsidiarity Organisations
- Learn how to participate effectively in regional, continental, and international ICT events
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants Must
- Be nationals of SADC Member States
- Be under the age of 52 years
- Be enrolled in or have graduated from a registered and accredited institution of higher learning (undergraduate or postgraduate level)
- Possess the highest standard of moral conduct and integrity
- Not have been convicted of a crime
- Have the right to reside and work in the host country for the full duration of the WIL experience
Note
The SADC Secretariat and its institutions shall not assist in applying for visas, but will provide supporting documentation where necessary.
Students/trainees may qualify for internship if it is an integral part of their academic programme and counts for compulsory continuous assessment prior to graduation.
Graduates must have completed their studies at least one year before enrolment into the SADC WIL programme. Certified copies of both academic records and qualifications must be provided.
Financial Obligations
- The SADC Secretariat will cover return travel tickets to and from the Member State
- A monthly stipend of US$250.00 will be provided
- Member States are required to cover:
- Accommodation
- Medical/life cover
- Visa application costs
Tenure of Appointment
- Internship: Not less than three (3) months
- Graduate placement: Not less than twelve (12) months
Submission of Applications
Closing Date: 28 June 2026
Applications must be submitted to the SADC National Contact Point in the respective Member State not later than or on the closing date.
Required Documents
- Recommendation letter from the institution of higher learning (for students/trainees)
- Certified copies of qualifications and academic records bearing the institution’s official seal
- Cover letter stating the internship/graduate stream applied for and describing how qualifications, experience, and competencies are relevant to the WIL opportunity
- Updated Curriculum Vitae
- Identity documents
Reference
REF: SADC/2/3/3/3
Gender Mainstreaming
SADC is an equal opportunity employer and particularly encourages applications from female candidates.
Mainstreaming of People with Disabilities
SADC is an equal opportunity employer and particularly encourages applications from people with disabilities.
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