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 investor/SMME support — useful if you want experience in development, business support and investment facilitation.
Eligibility requirements
- South African citizen (as stated).
- Unemployed at the time of application (as stated).
- No prior internship experience (as stated).
- Age: 20 – 35 (as stated).
Roles available
1) Enterprise Development Intern (Ref: RBIDZ 68)
- Duration: 1–2 years; work level: Student/Graduate; salary: market-related (as stated).
- Focus areas include SMME engagement, admin support, CRM capturing, filing/archiving, meeting coordination and minute-taking.
- Minimum: Grade 12 + Certificate in Entrepreneurship (as stated). National Diploma in Small Business Management or Supply Chain Management is listed as advantageous.
2) Investment Promotions Intern (Ref: RBIDZ 67)
- Duration: 1–2 years; work level: Student/Graduate; salary: market-related (as stated).
- Focus areas include investment promotion support, responding to investor enquiries, updating pipelines/leads, coordinating site visits, exhibitions and promotional events.
- Minimum: National Diploma/Degree in Marketing, Business Management, Economics, or Development Studies (as stated).
Application checklist
- Updated CV.
- Certified copy of ID.
- Certified copies of qualifications (and transcript where applicable).
- Any additional documents requested on the RBIDZ portal for the specific reference number.
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Quick tips for applicants
- Use the search function and enter the reference numbers RBIDZ 68 or RBIDZ 67.
- Upload clear PDFs (CV + certified copies) — incomplete uploads can delay submission.
- Because the closing date is shown on the portal, double-check the deadline on the listing page before you submit.
About the sponsor
RBIDZ is a state-owned, legally registered industrial development company in KwaZulu-Natal. Its mandate includes encouraging export competitiveness by providing infrastructure, incentives and support services within its industrial development zone framework. About page: https://www.rbidz.co.za/index.php/corporate-profile/about-us.
Scam warning (important)
Never pay a fee to apply. Apply only via RBIDZ’s official careers portal and confirm the domain before uploading documents.
How this opportunity was verified
Verified by us on 24 Feb 2026 by checking the published internship details (role descriptions, reference numbers RBIDZ 67/68 and eligibility rules) and confirming the application portal is on the official RBIDZ recruitment domain.
How to apply
- Open the official RBIDZ careers portal.
- Search for RBIDZ 68 or RBIDZ 67.
- Open the relevant listing, confirm the closing date on the portal, then submit your online application.