Are you a young graduate ready to kickstart your career in a dynamic and innovative environment? Optimi Holdings has opened applications for its Graduate Internship Programme 2026, designed to provide young, hard-working individuals with the opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience while building a solid foundation for their careers.
Optimi is known for delivering accessible learning solutions across South Africa, and through this internship, the organisation seeks to empower graduates who are passionate about growth, innovation, and excellence. If you are eager to learn, enthusiastic about making an impact, and looking for an entry point into the corporate world, this opportunity is tailor-made for you.
Available Internship Areas
The programme is structured to support Optimi’s operations in the Western Cape (Century City), with opportunities in the following areas:
- Implementation & Support
- Sales Administration
These fields are essential in ensuring that Optimi’s education solutions are delivered efficiently and effectively, making them ideal for graduates who want to combine their studies with practical workplace exposure.
Requirements
To be considered for this graduate internship programme, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
- A Diploma or Degree in a relevant field.
- Computer literacy with confidence in using MS Office and digital tools.
- Fluency in English (written and spoken).
- A positive, can-do attitude with eagerness to learn.
- Dedication, commitment, and willingness to complete a Business Administration NQF 4 qualification as part of the programme.
This internship is an Employment Equity (EE) targeted opportunity, aligning with Optimi’s commitment to transformation and diversity in the workplace.
Duties and Responsibilities
As an Optimi graduate intern, you will gain hands-on experience by assisting in a variety of tasks across administration and support. Your responsibilities will include:
- Filing of documents (electronic and manual).
- Document management and handling SETA queries.
- Preparing daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
- Assisting with ad hoc office administration.
- Providing learnership, training, and project support.
- Maintaining branch CRM uploads.
- Answering the switchboard, transferring calls, and handling queries professionally.
- Setting up appointments and maintaining a professional telephone manner.
Through these tasks, you will develop critical professional and administrative skills while contributing to the smooth functioning of Optimi’s business operations.
How to Apply
APPLY FOR THE OPTIMI HOLDINGS GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME HERE
This internship is more than just a work placement – it’s a stepping stone into South Africa’s growing education and technology sector. With the combination of structured learning and practical workplace exposure, successful candidates will walk away with valuable experience, skills, and a nationally recognised qualification.
Our Conclusion
The Optimi Holdings Graduate Internship Programme 2026 offers an exciting chance for graduates who want to build careers in sales administration, support, and business administration. If you meet the requirements and are ready to commit to a year of growth, development, and hands-on learning, don’t miss this opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking organisation.
CLOSING DATE: 05 DECEMBER 2025
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