South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) Internships 2026: Earn Up to R102 000 Per Year The South African Qualifications Authority invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for the SAQA Graduate Internship Programme for the 2026–2028 period. Internship Application Closing Date: 29 July 2026 Internship Location: South Africa SAQA Graduate Internship Programme 2026–2028 The South African Qualifications Authority, commonly known as SAQA, has opened applications for its two-year Graduate Internship Programme. The programme is aimed at unemployed graduates who need workplace experience and have not previously participated in an internship programme. Successful applicants will gain practical exposure within a national public institution while receiving an annual stipend ranging from R72 000 to R102 000. Internship opportunities are available in Supply Chain Management, Authentication Services, Executive Support, and Legal and Compliance. Internship Programme Overview Organisation: South African Qualifications Authority Abbreviation: SAQA Programme: Graduate Internship Programme 2026–2028 Duration: Two years Target group: Unemployed graduates Annual stipend: R72 000 to R102 000 Previous internship participation: Not allowed Closing date: 29 July 2026 Application method: Online Available Internship Fields The SAQA Graduate Internship Programme includes opportunities in the following areas: * Supply Chain Management * Authentication Services * Executive Support * Legal and Compliance Applicants must ensure that their qualification matches the internship field for which they are applying. Supply Chain Management Internship Applicants should have completed a Diploma in one of the following fields: * Supply Chain Management * Logistics * Public Administration * Finance Successful candidates may gain practical exposure to: * Procurement processes * Purchasing * Supplier administration * Asset management * Contract administration * Financial documentation * Record keeping * Supply-chain reporting Authentication Services Internship Applicants should have completed a Diploma or Degree in: * Information Management * Education * Administration Successful graduates may gain experience in: * Qualification verification * Document authentication * Information management * Records administration * Customer support * Data capturing * Document control * Responding to qualification-related enquiries…