Employer: GP Bouwer Attorneys
Industry: Information Communications & Technology (ICT) Law, Cyber Law & Digital Forensics
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa (In-Office)
Position Type: Newly Qualified Internship Programme
Target Candidates: Graduates in Digital Forensics, Cybersecurity, IT, or Cyber Law
Compensation: Market-Related Legal / Technical Internship Stipend
Posted Date: 16 October 2026
Closing Date: 23 October 2026
About GP Bouwer Attorneys & The Digital Forensics Internship
GP Bouwer Attorneys is a next-generation specialized law firm in South Africa focused on Information, Communications, and Technology (ICT) law, data privacy compliance, cybersecurity, and cybercrime litigation.
GP Bouwer Attorneys is recruiting a passionate, driven Digital Forensics & Cybersecurity Intern to join their specialized legal and technical team in Pretoria. Operating at the dynamic intersection of law and technology, the intern will gain hands-on workplace experience in cybercrime investigation procedures, digital evidence extraction, forensic auditing support, and ICT regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities & Technical Legal Workflows
The Digital Forensics & Cybersecurity Intern will build core capabilities across four key operational areas:
1. Digital Evidence & Cybercrime Investigation
- Digital Forensics Support: Assist legal leads and technical specialists with extracting, preserving, and analyzing electronic evidence from digital devices and cloud environments.
- Chain of Custody: Support the documentation and secure handling of digital evidence in accordance with South African court standards and procedural rules.
2. Cyber Law & ICT Regulatory Analysis
- Legal & Tech Research: Conduct research into cybercrime legislation (Cybercrimes Act), POPIA compliance, data breach incident responses, and international cyber law developments.
- Evidence Summaries: Synthesize technical forensic findings into clear, structured reports suitable for legal proceedings, opinion drafting, and client briefings.
3. Incident Response & Cyber Risk Reviews
- Data Breach Audits: Assist with reviewing technical logs, security incident reports, and corporate client cybersecurity frameworks following cyber attacks.
Candidate Profile & Minimum Entry Requirements
To qualify for consideration for this internship, applicants must meet the following mandatory criteria:
- Educational Qualifications:
- Newly Qualified Graduate holding a Degree, Diploma, or Higher Qualification in Digital Forensics, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related technical/legal field (Mandatory).
- Core Interests & Aptitude:
- Demonstrated strong interest or aptitude in cybercrime, digital evidence, and cyber law.
- Strong analytical, detail-oriented, and systematic problem-solving skills.
- High eagerness to learn and operate in a fast-paced law firm environment.
- Location & Working Setup:
- Based in Pretoria or able to work full-time in-office in Pretoria (Mandatory).
- Application Documents Required:
- Updated CV
- Copy of South African ID document
- Copies of all academic qualifications attained (Mandatory).
Application Instructions & Email Guidelines
- Prepare Application Package: Combine your updated CV, certified copy of your ID, and academic transcripts into PDF format.
- Recipient Email: Send your application directly to
info@gpbouwerattorneys.co.za. - Mandatory Subject Line: You MUST use the exact subject line:
Application for Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity Internship - Closing Date: Submit on or before 23 October 2026.
- Feedback Notice: If you do not hear from the firm within two weeks after the closing date (by 6 November 2026), please consider your application unsuccessful.
Sample Selection & Interview Questions
Digital Evidence & Cyber Law Integration
- Question (Chain of Custody): “How do you ensure that digital evidence extracted from a compromised mobile device or server maintains strict chain-of-custody compliance for court admissibility?”
- Question (Cybercrimes Act & POPIA): “What are the key legal obligations an organization faces under South African law immediately following a major ransomware or data breach incident?”
How to Apply
Submit your application documents directly via email before the urgent deadline:
- Employer: GP Bouwer Attorneys
- Location: Pretoria, Gauteng (In-Office)
- Position: Digital Forensics & Cybersecurity Internship
- Email Application:
info@gpbouwerattorneys.co.za - Mandatory Subject Line:
Application for Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity Internship - Closing Date: 23 October 2026