Coega Development Corporation Internships 2026 Coega Development Corporation invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for the 2026 Coega Internship Programme Intake. Internship Application Closing Date: 24 July 2026 Internship Location: Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa Coega Internship Programme 2026 Coega Development Corporation is offering a 24-month internship programme for young graduates who need practical workplace experience. The programme is designed to bridge the gap between academic study and professional employment by exposing interns to structured workplace activities. Successful candidates will receive mentorship, coaching and practical training within the Operations Business Unit in Gqeberha. Internship Programme Overview Organisation: Coega Development Corporation Programme: 2026 Coega Internship Programme Intake Business unit: Operations Location: Gqeberha, Eastern Cape Programme duration: 24 months Employment grade: A1 Maximum age: 35 years Experience required: No prior work experience in the field of study Closing date: 24 July 2026 Application method: Email Purpose of the Programme The Coega Internship Programme provides qualified graduates with workplace exposure and practical experience related to their fields of study. The programme will follow an agreed and formalised set of activities intended to transfer professional knowledge and skills to each intern. Interns will receive support through: * Workplace-based learning. * Mentorship. * Coaching. * Practical assignments. * Exposure to professional projects. * Skills development. Available Coega Internship Opportunities 1. Town Planning Internship Business unit: Operations Location: Gqeberha Minimum qualification Applicants must have completed a: * National Diploma in Town Planning. The programme may also consider relevant qualifications at: * Diploma level, NQF Level 6. * Degree level, NQF Level 7. * Honours degree level, NQF Level 8. This opportunity is suitable for graduates interested in spatial development, land-use planning, infrastructure development and related planning activities. 2. Geographical Information Systems Internship Business unit: Operations Location: Gqeberha Minimum qualification Applicants must have completed a: * National Diploma in Geographical Information Systems. Relevant higher qualifications at NQF Levels 7 or 8 may also be considered.…
Eastern Cape is an important market for internships and work-experience roles in South Africa. The Eastern Cape includes Gqeberha automotive suppliers, Mthatha public-sector posts, and rural education and health vacancies. Some roles are only viable if you can relocate or have reliable transport. Automotive components, education, healthcare, and agriculture drive much of the hiring. Graduate programmes with national employers sometimes recruit from Nelson Mandela Bay. Long distances between towns mean remote or hybrid roles are attractive when available. If a role is on-site, explain how you will handle daily travel or relocation.
This role is posted by Coega Development CorporationProgramme:2026 Coega Internship Programme IntakeBusiness unit:OperationsLocation:Gqeberha, Eastern CapeProgramme duration:24 monthsEmployment grade:A1Maximum age:35 yearsExperience required:No prior work experience in the fiel. Verify all details, qualifications, and application steps on the official listing before applying.
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