Internships 2026 - South Africa
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List of internships in South Africa
Mastercard | Product Management Intern, Winter Internship Program 2026
The Mastercard Internship Program offers penultimate year students an immersive experience to challenge the status quo, gain real work-life skills in a global company, drive decency and belonging, and grow their personal and professional development. We invite you to bring your passion, share your talent, and make the most of this truly priceless experience.
📅 Posted: 2026-02-01
Accenture | Strategy & Consulting Internship 2026
Shape the Future of Strategy in the Age of AI If you are driven by complex problems, inspired by industry transformation, and eager to build real impact early in your career, this programme is your gateway into the world of modern strategy consulting. Step into Accenture's Vacation work and lead the AI revolution - where bold ideas meet the human spirit, empowering you to grow your AI Skills and shape the future of work while unlocking your brightest potential.
📅 Posted: 2026-02-01
Oracle Financial Services Software | Technical Internship (month program) 2026
Consulting Intern – Oracle Financial Services Software (Technical) Business Unit: Oracle Consulting – Financial Services (OFSS) Location: Johannesburg (Woodmead)
📅 Posted: 2026-02-01
Vaal Central Water | Graduate Internship Programme 2026
Vaal Central Water invites suitably qualified and unemployed graduates to apply for the Graduate Development Programme (GDP) 2026. This internship is designed to offer hands-on experience, practical skills development, and mentorship across a range of disciplines in the water sector. �
📅 Posted: 2026-01-12
Momentum | Human Capital Intern 2026
This internship provides a structured work-based programme designed to give unemployed graduates practical exposure to HR functions and the full employee lifecycle. The successful candidate will gain valuable workplace experience and develop skills essential for a future career in Human Resources.
📅 Posted: 2026-01-12
Momentum | Finance Technology Intern-GFT 2026
To support the Group Finance Technologies (GFT) team by assisting with finance-related system processes, reporting, analysis, and control activities, while applying academic financial knowledge in a structured, technology-enabled environment designed to build practical experience and professional capability
📅 Posted: 2026-01-12
EY | Intern - Risk Consulting, Financial Services Risk Management 2026
Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential.
📅 Posted: 2026-01-10
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
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Internships usually last between 3 and 24 months depending on the company, programme structure, and industry.
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