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Software Developer Internships in SA


🚀 5 Software Developer Internships in South Africa You Can Apply For (June–July 2025)


If you're a student or recent graduate looking to break into tech, now is the perfect time to apply for a software development internship.


Whether you’ve just finished a coding bootcamp, studied Computer Science, or taught yourself how to build websites, these 6 internships are still open in June and July 2025, and most of them welcome students with little to no experience.


Here’s everything you need to know :


 1. Parvana Developer Internship (Johannesburg)


đź“Ť Location: Johannesburg

đź•’ Deadline: June 30, 2025

đź’Ľ Who can apply:  Final-year students or recent IT/CS graduates


About the company:

Parvana is a specialist IT recruitment company working with top clients in South Africa. This internship is hosted on behalf of one of their enterprise clients and offers hands-on experience with real-world systems, Agile development, debugging, and more.


Why it’s great for students:

No formal work experience required — just your degree (or final year), curiosity, and a bit of coding knowledge!


👉 Apply here : https://it-online.co.za/2025/06/05/developer-internship-role-jhb-at-parvana-recruitment-41/


2. Parvana Graduate Software Development Programme (JHB/CPT)


đź“Ť Location:  Johannesburg & Cape Town

đź•’ Deadline: July 5, 2025

đź’Ľ Who can apply: Recent or soon-to-be graduates in IT, Software Engineering, or Computer Science


About the programme:

This graduate programme is designed to give you full exposure to the software development lifecycle. You’ll work in a team, solve real business problems, and grow your technical and soft skills in a structured environment.


Why students should apply:

This is tailor-made for graduates. If you’re looking for mentorship and structure, this is it.


👉 Apply here : https://www.pnet.co.za/jobs--Graduate-Software-Development-Programme-CPT-JHB-Johannesburg-Parvana--3921528-inline.html


 3. TAS Tech / Kilomanjaro Internship: Software & Web Developer (Pretoria)


đź“Ť Location: Pretoria East

đź•’ Deadline: July 12, 2025

đź’Ľ Who can apply: IT students and recent grads with basic programming knowledge


About the company:

TAS Tech (also known as Kilomanjaro Systems) is a tech consulting company that focuses on innovative web and software solutions. As an intern, you’ll get to work with languages like Java, Python, and JavaScript — plus gain exposure to cloud development and agile workflows.


Why it’s student-friendly:

You don’t need to be a pro. They want enthusiastic learners who’ve coded before and are ready to grow.


👉 Apply here : https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/TASTECHINNOVATIONS/743999806548031-intern-software-web-developer


4. IBM Extreme Blue Internship (South Africa / Global)


đź“Ť Location: Remote/Global

đź•’ Deadline:Rolling (apply ASAP)

đź’Ľ Who can apply: Final-year CS/IT/data students or grads


About IBM Extreme Blue:

Extreme Blue is IBM’s elite internship programme for students interested in solving complex tech problems. You’ll work in a small team, build an innovative solution, and pitch it to IBM execs — all in a few months.


Why it’s great for ambitious students:

This is the kind of internship that makes your CV stand out *anywhere in the world*. If you’re self-driven and love tech challenges, go for it.


👉 Learn more & apply: (https://www.ibm.com/training/badge/ibm-extreme-blue



 5. 1Nebula Software Development Internship (Cape Town)


đź“Ť Location: Milnerton, Cape Town

đź•’ Deadline: June 28, 2025

đź’Ľ Who can apply:Students or grads with a diploma or degree in Software Dev / IT


About the company:

1Nebula is a growing cloud-based software company that helps businesses manage digital infrastructure. As an intern, you’ll join a real dev team, learn how to build scalable software, and work on actual client projects.


Why it’s student-friendly:

No fancy experience needed — just basic coding skills, curiosity, and a passion for cloud or software development.


👉 Apply here : https://nebula.bamboohr.com/careers/261?source=aWQ9MzU%3D


Let’s wrap it up 💭


Even if you feel “not ready,” these internships are meant for people just starting out. So if you’ve got:


A passion for coding

A project or two on GitHub

A willingness to learn


👉 Then you are ready. Don’t wait for the perfect opportunity — apply for all of them and build confidence as you go.


By Zandisile Nqono


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