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.
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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.