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. Multiple programme streams are available, each with its own application link.
There are multiple learning streams (13) on offer, these include:
- Finance
- Supply Chain Management
- Standards
- Laboratory Services
- ICT & Knowledge Management
- Human Capital Services
What you’ll do / learn
- Participate in rotational assignments and on-the-job learning
- Support departmental projects, research and admin tasks
- Submit progress reports / complete required assessments
Eligibility requirements
- South African citizen (as stated)
- 18–35 years old (as stated)
- Completed a relevant qualification and currently unemployed
- Minimum 80% academic average for the completed qualification
Application checklist
- Certified copy of your South African ID (not older than 3 months, where required)
- Updated CV (PDF preferred)
- Certified copies of your qualifications / certificates + academic record or transcript (if applicable)
- Proof of residence (if required by the advert)
- Any in-service / WIL letter from your institution (if required)
- Comprehensive CV
- Certified copies of qualifications
- Confirm your academic average meets the minimum requirement (80%)
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About the sponsor
SABS is South Africa’s national standards body, responsible for developing, promoting and maintaining national standards, and providing testing and certification-related services.
To inform yourself further about SABS as a potential employer – visit their official site here: https://www.sabs.co.za/about-us
Scam warning (important)
Never pay a fee to apply.
Use only the official email/portal and double-check the domain before you submit personal documents. If you’re unsure, phone the organisation using numbers published on its official website.
How this opportunity was verified
Verified on 23 Feb 2026 by checking the SABS eRecruit listing (ref SAB260218-9) for the closing date (06 Mar 2026) and cross-checking the programme requirements and document list.
Only the official SABS source link (below) is used for the source of this opportunity.
How to apply
- Prepare your documents (CV + certified ID + certified qualifications).
- Apply online via the official SABS eRecruit listing for your chosen stream.
- Example stream link (Strategy/Stakeholder/Media Relations): SAB260218-9.
- Repeat for other streams (Certification, Facilities, Risk/Compliance, ICT, etc.) using the official links provided in the programme notice.
- Submit before 06 March 2026.