Internships 2026 - South Africa
Internships in offer students and graduates the opportunity to gain practical work experience while building the skills employers are looking for. These programmes are ideal for young people who want to kick-start their careers, improve employability, and gain real exposure to the workplace.
NYOSA lists verified internship opportunities from trusted organisations across multiple industries. Each listing includes clear eligibility criteria, application instructions, and closing dates—so you can apply with confidence.
These internships are suitable for:
▪️Students.
▪️Recent graduates.
▪️ youth seeking hands-on experience
What you’ll find on NYOSA
▪️Opportunities across multiple industries
▪️Paid and stipend-based internships
▪️Public and private sector programmes
▪️Clear requirements and application deadlines
Select an internship below, review the requirements, and apply directly through the official organisation before the closing date.
List of internships in South Africa
Visa Consulting & Analytics | Internship 2026
Visa Consulting & Analytics (VCA) is the payments consulting arm of Visa, focused on serving Visa’s clients and partners. We are a global team of ~600 consultants and data scientists. We offer consulting and analytics services across different areas of interest to our clients including strategy, product, portfolio management, risk, digital and more.
Posted: 2026-01-10
Momentum | Agreement Support Administrator- Internship 2026
Are you an attention-to-detail type of person who is also passionate about ensuring a positive service experience for all internal and external stakeholders? Are you keen to be an indispensable member of a team that ensures an excellent service experience through partnership? Then we are keen to have you on the MDS team to lay the foundation for sales creation.
Posted: 2026-01-10
Sandvik | HR Internship 2026
We are looking for a motivated and eager HR Intern to join our Human Resources team for a 24-month internship. This role is ideal for a recent HR graduate who wants practical experience across recruitment, onboarding, HR administration, skills development, labour relations exposure and Employment Equity support.
Posted: 2026-01-10
TRANSNET Work Integrated Learner (Technical) 2026
The Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Trainee Programme aims to provide students and recent graduates with practical workplace experience, allowing them to apply their academic knowledge in a real-world environment. This programme is designed to enhance participants' employability by offering hands-on training, mentorship, and exposure to industry-specific tasks. The WIL trainee programme is conducted over a period of 12 months.
Posted: 2026-01-09
Services SETA : Finance Internship Programme 2026 2026
The Intern: Finance is responsible for the provision of administrative functions of the finance department within Procurement Services, Project Accounting and Financial Management of the Services SETA
Posted: 2026-01-09
Services SETA : Bursaries Internship Programme 2026 2026
The Intern: Bursaries is responsible for processing learner bursary applications from Universities and TVET Colleges, as well as tracking, monitoring, and reporting to the Bursary Unit. The activities include receiving bursary applications, verifying learner documents, completing reporting documentation, and monitoring funded learners until completion.
Posted: 2026-01-09
Services SETA : STRATEGY AND INSIGHTS Internship Programme 2026 2026
The Intern: Strategy and Insights is responsible for the provision of administrative support to the Strategy and Insights Department. Activities include ensuring implementation of all administrative tasks and processes focusing on research, skills planning, performance verifications, qualifications development, and chamber operations
Posted: 2026-01-09
Services SETA : OPERATIONS Programme 2026 2026
The Intern: Operations is responsible for the provision of administrative support to the Departments at Operations. Administrative activities include ensuring the implementation of all administrative tasks and processes. This also includes providing administrative support for data capturing, registering, and filling of learner documentation for the Operations Division.
Posted: 2026-01-09
Services SETA : Human Capital Management Internship Programme 2026 2026
The Intern: Human Capital Management is responsible for the provision of administrative support to the HCM Department. This will include providing administrative assistant in HCM functions such as Learning and Development, Recruitment, Wellness, Employee Relations, and other HR projects.
Posted: 2026-01-09
Services SETA : PROVINCIAL OPERATIONS Internship Programme 2026
The Intern: Provincial Operations will provide support in monitoring the implementation of Discretionary Grant Learning Programmes (including inductions, monitoring, and closure activities) and in Support to Invoicing of Discretionary Grant Learning Programmes. The Intern Provincial Operations supports the facilitation and coordination of the Services SETA service offerings at Provincial level.
Posted: 2026-01-09