iStore Graduate Internships 2026/2027 | Core Group Sandton
iStore's 12-month paid graduate internship in Sandton rotates ten graduates through retail business areas. See roles, degrees and how to apply.
| Job Title | iStore Graduate Internships 2026/2027 (Core Group) |
| Company | Core Group (iStore) |
| Category | Internships |
| Location | Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Employment Type | Intern |
| Date Posted | 26 October 2026 |
| Closing Date | Not specified - check the recruitment platform |
| Status | Open for Applications |
| Salary / Stipend | Paid program (amount not stated) |
iStore Graduate Internships 2026/2027 (Core Group) - Job Description
Introduction
iStore, part of Core Group, is recruiting for its 12-month paid Graduate Internship Programme in Sandton. The programme aims to identify and develop graduates who want to become future leaders in the business, and it plans to take in ten graduates from leading South African universities. The company wants people who care about retail, technology, customer experience and business operations.
What sets this apart from a standard internship is the structure. Interns rotate through several areas of the iStore business, so you see how a large, brand-led retail organisation really runs instead of staying in one department for a year. The advert presents it as a foundation for a long-term career and, in time, leadership roles inside iStore. Four tracks are open: accessories, the executive leadership team programme, marketing and sales.
About the Company
Core Group represents some of the world's most valued brands in Sub-Saharan Africa, with a mission to put leading personal technology products and services in the hands of individuals and organisations. iStore is its Apple-focused retail business and is described as Africa's largest Apple Premium Reseller. Graduates therefore work in a technology retail environment with strong brand standards, a network of stores and a head office in Sandton. Explore the retailer on the iStore website.
Responsibilities
The advert gives the qualification fields for each of the four tracks but no task list. What it does describe is the structure of the programme: structured rotations through multiple areas of the business, designed to give a complete view of how a world-class retailer operates. An earlier iStore graduate advert listed rotations through retail sales and customer experience, store operations, business and commercial operations, and training and development. Expect something similar, but confirm the exact rotations for your track.
In rotation-based programmes like this, graduates typically:
• Learn store and commercial processes by working inside different teams.
• Support projects and report findings to managers.
• Build product, customer and brand knowledge.
• Develop the leadership habits the company wants to see in future managers.
The advert's language about future leaders suggests that performance during the year matters, so treat every rotation as an assessment of your potential.
Required Qualifications
All four tracks require a completed degree, and the advert asks for graduates from leading South African universities. The fields by track are:
• Accessories Graduate Intern: supply chain, marketing, business management, retail management, finance, business administration, retail business management, consumer science (retail or fashion) or a related commerce qualification.
• Executive Leadership Team Graduate Programme: a completed bachelor's degree such as BCom, BBusSci, BAdmin or BSc, or an engineering, economics, finance, marketing, business management or related qualification.
• Marketing Graduate Intern: a BCom or equivalent degree in marketing management.
• Sales Graduate Intern: a completed bachelor's degree in business management, marketing, commerce, economics, industrial or electrical engineering, supply chain, information systems, finance or a related field.
Beyond the degree, the advert looks for passion for retail, technology and customer experience, so evidence of customer-facing work, leadership roles at university or technology interests will help your application.
Job Benefits and Perks
The programme is a 12-month paid development programme, although the advert does not state the amount. The main benefits are the rotation structure, exposure to one of the best-known technology retail brands in the country and a defined route towards leadership roles for strong performers. Working at head office in Sandton also puts you close to decision-makers in a fast-moving consumer technology business. As with any internship, ask in writing about the monthly pay, working hours and what happens when the 12 months end.
How to Apply
Apply through the Core Group recruitment platform and pick the track that matches your degree. The advert gives no closing date, so apply early, since the company is selecting only ten graduates.
Write a CV that shows achievement, not just duties: leadership of a student society, sales or retail part-time work, competition results or projects with measurable outcomes. If you are applying for the marketing or sales tracks, show that you understand the iStore customer and the Apple ecosystem. Keep documents ready, including your ID, degree certificate or academic record, and ensure your contact details are correct. Never pay anyone to help you get a place on the programme.
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