Internships 2026 - South Africa
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List of internships in South Africa
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
Services SETA : PROVINCIAL OPERATIONS Internship Programme 2026 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
Volkswagen : Experiential Traineeship 2026 2026
Gain hands-on workplace experience at Volkswagen while completing your National N Diploma. 18-month fixed-term programme for TVET students.
📅 Posted: 2026-01-09
National Treasury : Graduate Internship Programme 2026
The National Treasury Graduate Internship Programme is a structured 24‑month government internship designed to bridge the gap between academic study and professional workplace experience. It places unemployed South African graduates in real operational areas of the Treasury in Pretoria, where they contribute meaningfully to national financial processes rather than
📅 Posted: 2026-01-08
Internship FAQs
An internship is a short-term work opportunity that helps students and graduates gain practical experience in a specific field or industry.
Students, recent graduates, and unemployed youth can apply depending on the internship requirements and qualifications needed.
Some internships offer a monthly stipend, while others may provide unpaid training and work experience opportunities.
Internships usually last between 3 and 24 months depending on the company, programme structure, and industry.
Most internships are designed for candidates with little or no work experience and focus on training and development.
Click on any internship listing, read the requirements carefully, and follow the official application link provided.