Latest Internships in SA

These are the most recent internship opportunities that we have found and listed. They include graduate internships and workplace exposure opportunities across various sectors.

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Browse the latest Internships below. Always apply through the official link in the listing.

  • City of Johannesburg – Internship: Policy, Planning & Research

    If you live in Johannesburg and need real-world policy and research exposure, this Human Settlements internship is built around practical work — research, stakeholder coordination, and day-to-day support work that strengthens your CV with evidence. At a glance Sponsor / Employer City of Johannesburg (Human Settlements Department) Opportunity type Internship – Policy, Planning & Research (up to 18 months) Location 222 Smit Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg Closing date 02 March 2026 Verified by us 24 February 2026 What this opportunity is This internship (Circular 006/2026) places a qualifying candidate into the City’s Human Settlements Department to support policy development, baseline research…

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  • Standard Chartered – Client Coverage Internship Programme 2026

    A fast-paced banking internship that puts you close to real corporate and institutional clients. If you’re a penultimate-year student with strong academics and want exposure to corporate & investment banking, this programme is designed to be a serious launchpad. At a glance Sponsor / Employer Standard Chartered Bank Opportunity type Client Coverage Internship Programme (Corporate & Investment Banking) – 10-week summer internship Location Johannesburg, Gauteng Closing date 01 March 2026 Last verified by us 24 February 2026 What this opportunity is This internship sits within Standard Chartered’s Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) Client Coverage function. You’ll collaborate across teams to…

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  • TotalEnergies – Internship Programme 2026 (Multiple roles)

    Want 18 months of structured corporate exposure inside a global energy company? TotalEnergies’ 2026 internship intake lists multiple roles across finance, logistics, HSSE, corporate affairs and data — a strong option if you’re building a professional track record. At a glance Sponsor / Employer TotalEnergies Opportunity type Internship Programme (18 months) – multiple roles Location South Africa (role-dependent) Closing date Not stated (apply as soon as possible) Verified by us 24 February 2026 What this opportunity is TotalEnergies describes this as an 18‑month development opportunity to give young graduates practical exposure in a corporate environment, helping you integrate academic learning…

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  • RBIDZ – Enterprise Development Intern (RBIDZ 68) & Investment Promotions Intern (RBIDZ 67)

    If you want exposure to how investment and enterprise support works inside a Special Economic Zone, RBIDZ has two internship tracks in Richards Bay — one focused on enterprise development and one on investment promotions. At a glance Sponsor / Employer Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone (RBIDZ) Opportunity type Graduate Internships (2 roles) – 1 to 2 years Location Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal Closing date Check the official portal (not specified in the notice) Verified by us 24 February 2026 What this opportunity is RBIDZ is recruiting for two internship roles that give practical exposure in administration, documentation, stakeholder engagement and…

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  • Postbank – HR Internship Programme (x5) (Reminder Closing Soon)

    If you’re an unemployed HR‑related graduate looking for your first structured workplace exposure, this 12‑month HR internship at Postbank Head Office could be a strong step toward that goal. At a glance Sponsor / Employer South African Postbank SOC Limited Opportunity type HR Internship Programme (12 months – fixed‑term) Location Pretoria, Gauteng (Head Office) Positions 5 Closing date 25 February 2026 Stipend / salary Not stated on the notice Last verified by us on 24 February 2026 What this opportunity is A workplace‑based HR internship designed to expose graduates to core HR administration and support functions in a state-owned banking…

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  • Rand Water – Graduate Internship Programme (BEng/BSc Electrical Engineering x2)

    Start your internship journey: If you’re an unemployed Electrical Engineering graduate under 35, this 3‑year graduate internship programme offers structured workplace exposure in the water sector. Closing date: 09 March 2026. At a glance Sponsor / Employer Rand Water Opportunity type Graduate Internship Programme (3-year fixed-term) Discipline BEng/BSc Electrical Engineering (x2) Location Rietvlei, Glenvista, Gauteng Reference RAN260223-1 Closing date 09 March 2026 Verified by us 24 February 2026 What this opportunity is A structured graduate programme offering workplace exposure and professional development in an operational utility environment (as stated). What you’ll do / learn Eligibility requirements Application checklist Helpful: Use…

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  • Rand Water – Graduate Internship Programme (Natural Science x1)

    Start your internship journey with Rand Water. If you’re an unemployed Natural Science graduate under 35, this 3‑year graduate internship programme offers structured workplace exposure in the water sector. Closing date: 09 March 2026. At a glance Sponsor / Employer Rand Water Opportunity type Graduate Internship Programme (3-year fixed-term) Discipline BSc Natural Science (Honours/Masters) (x1) Location Rietvlei, Glenvista, Gauteng Reference RAN260223-6 Closing date 09 March 2026 Verified by us on 24 February 2026 What this opportunity is A structured graduate programme offering workplace exposure and professional development aligned to the water sector. What you’ll do / learn Eligibility requirements Application…

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  • SABS – Youth Development Internship Programme 2026 (Multiple Streams)

    Start your internship journey with SABS. They are recruiting unemployed graduates for its one‑year Youth Development Internship Programme in Pretoria, with multiple streams across business and technical areas. At a glance Sponsor / Employer South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) Opportunity type Youth Development Internship Programme (12-month FTC) Location Pretoria, Gauteng Duration 12 months (starting April 2026,) Closing date 06 March 2026 Reference Example stream ref: SAB260218-9 Last verified by us 23 February 2026 What this opportunity is This is a structured one‑year internship programme designed to provide practical workplace exposure, mentoring and coaching, and skills alignment with organisational priorities.…

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  • City Power Johannesburg – ISDG Graduate Programme 2026 (Electrical Engineering)

    Start your graduate internship journey: City Power Johannesburg is recruiting unemployed Electrical Engineering graduates for a structured 3‑year ISDG Graduate Programme that supports professional development in a municipal environment. At a glance Sponsor / Employer City Power Johannesburg (City of Johannesburg municipal entity) Opportunity type Graduate Programme (ISDG) – 3‑year fixed-term contract Location Johannesburg, Gauteng Duration 3 years (fixed-term) Closing date 04 March 2026 @ 17:00 Stipend / salary Not stated (market-related / programme terms not published in the listing summary) Reference Vacancy Bulletin: 001/2026 REF 001 Last Verified by us 23 February 2026 What this opportunity is This ISDG…

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  • Harmony Gold – Internships & P1/P2 Work Integrated Learning Opportunities 2026 (CLOSING SOON)

    Start your internship journey: Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited is inviting graduates, diplomates, and students who need P1/P2 exposure to apply for internships and experiential learning placements across multiple operations. At a glance Sponsor / Employer Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited Opportunity type Internship + P1/P2 experiential / WIL placements Locations Various Harmony operations (Free State, North West & Gauteng) Duration Core disciplines: 24 months; Non-core disciplines: 12 months Closing date 27 February 2026 Stipend Not stated on the notice Reference Not stated Last Verified by us 23 February 2026 What this opportunity is This programme offers structured workplace exposure…

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  • CETA – Graduate Internship Programme 2026 (Multiple Departments) – Closing Soon

    Start your graduate internship journey: CETA is offering a graduate internship programme to give young graduates structured workplace exposure inside a public entity operating in the SETA landscape. At a glance: Sponsor / Employer Construction Education and Training Authority (CETA) Opportunity type Graduate Internship Programme (rotational exposure) Location Midrand, Gauteng (and placements per stream, where applicable) Duration Not stated (programme is structured with quarterly reviews) Closing date 25 February 2026 at 23h59 Stipend Not stated on the notice Reference Multiple internship streams Last verified by us 23 February 2026 What this opportunity is This graduate internship programme provides meaningful workplace experience,…

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  • Lesaka Technologies Internship Programme 2026 for Unemployed Graduates (Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg)

    Lesaka Technologies has opened applications for its 12-month paid Internship Programme 2026. Below is a practical checklist and application guide so you can apply correctly. At a glance What this opportunity is This is a structured graduate internship programme offering hands-on workplace exposure, mentorship, and skills development within a South African fintech environment. Who it’s for What you’ll do / learn Application checklist How this opportunity was verified Scam warning How to apply

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  • Old Mutual – Graduate Intern: Group Employment Relations

    Old Mutual is recruiting a Graduate Intern within Group Human Capital (Employment Relations Practice). Below is a practical checklist and application guide so you can apply correctly. At a glance What this opportunity is This internship sits within Old Mutual’s Employment Relations Practice and gives graduates exposure to employee relations work, including ER/EE administration, forum support, stakeholder (including union) communication, case coordination, and support on employment relations matters. About Old Mutual: Old Mutual is a premium African financial services group offering financial solutions to retail and corporate customers across key market segments, with primary operations in Africa and a niche…

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  • RCL Foods – Continuous Improvement Intern FTC

    Build real-world process improvement skills in manufacturing: RCL Foods recruited a Continuous Improvement Intern (FTC) for its Speciality – Spartan site in Gauteng to support operational reporting, variance analysis, and Lean/DMAIC improvement work. At a glance What this opportunity is This internship supports operations by analysing production/resource data, identifying efficiency and material usage variances, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives using Lean principles and DMAIC. About the sponsor RCL FOODS is one of South Africa’s leading food manufacturers, producing a broad basket of branded and private label food products across multiple categories. Source: https://rclfoods.com/our-business/who-we-are/ Duties and responsibilities Based on the…

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  • Sea Harvest – BCom Accounting – Graduates 2026

    Launch your finance career in a leading seafood FMCG business: Sea Harvest is recruiting BCom Accounting graduates for its 2026 graduate intake in Cape Town, offering structured workplace exposure in a finance environment with early responsibility and practical development. At a glance What this opportunity is This is Sea Harvest’s 2026 graduate intake for BCom Accounting graduates within the Finance department. The programme is aimed at developing high-potential graduates through structured workplace exposure, where you contribute to finance work, support reporting and operational tasks, and take on meaningful responsibility as you develop. About the sponsor Sea Harvest Group started in…

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