**Overview**
This listing describes various internship and graduate programme opportunities available in South Africa for graduates, unemployed youth, and TVET College graduates. These programmes are offered by a range of organisations, including government departments, municipalities, public entities, and private-sector companies. Opportunities span diverse fields such as Engineering, Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, Law, Renewable Energy, Administration, and Environmental Science. The aim is to provide workplace experience to eligible candidates.
**What you will do**
Not specified
**Requirements (from the original advert)**
* Must be a South African citizen.
* Must be unemployed.
* Must be a graduate from a university or TVET College, or hold a relevant qualification (e.g., National Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree, Honours Degree, NQF Level 7 or 8, or Grade 12 where applicable).
* Must possess a qualification in a field relevant to the specific internship opportunity (fields include, but are not limited to, Engineering, Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, Law, Renewable Energy, Administration, Environmental Science, Marketing, Communications, Supply Chain, Logistics, Data Analytics, Psychology, SHEQ, Teaching, Sports Science, Forensic Investigation, Graphic Design, Public Administration, Internal Auditing, Investments, Financial Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Management, Accounting, Economics, Architecture, Property Management, Construction Management, Property Studies, Quantity Surveying, Natural Sciences, Economic Sciences).
* For some opportunities (e.g., Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality), applicants must be between 18 and 35 years old.
* For some Public Service internships (e.g., MISA, Limpopo Public Works, Civilian Secretariat for Police Service), applicants must not have previously participated in a Public Service internship using the same qualification.
**Who should apply**
Unemployed South African university and TVET college graduates, as well as young South Africans, who are seeking internship or graduate programme opportunities to gain workplace experience. Ideal candidates will possess relevant qualifications (ranging from Grade 12 to NQF Level 8) in a variety of fields and be interested in working within government departments, municipalities, public entities, or private-sector organisations across South Africa.
**Deadline**
Applications close between 30 October and 06 November 2026. The latest closing date mentioned is 06 November 2026 at 16:30 for Limpopo Public Works Graduate Internships.
**Reference**
Original posting: https://www.studentroom.co.za/internships-still-open-in-south-africa-applications-closing-by-6-november-2026/
Source: studentroom
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Job description
South African graduates, unemployed youth and TVET College graduates still have several internship and graduate programme opportunities available, with applications closing between 30 October and 6 November 2026.
The latest opportunities include programmes from government departments, municipalities, public entities and private-sector organisations, with opportunities in Engineering, Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, Law, Renewable Energy, Administration, Environmental Science and other fields.
Internship Application Closing Dates: 30 October – 06 November 2026
Internship Locations: Various locations across South Africa
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible and avoid waiting until the final application day.
1. SAWEA Wind Industry Internship Programme 2027
The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) invites unemployed South African university and TVET College graduates to apply for the Wind Industry Internship Programme (WIIP) 2027.
Internship Application Closing Date: 30 October 2026
Internship Location: Various host organisations across South Africa
Duration: 12 months
The programme is funded by EWSETA and provides opportunities in fields including:
* Electrical Engineering
* Mechanical Engineering
* Civil Engineering
* Industrial Engineering
* Energy
* Environmental Science
* Chemistry
* Computer Science
* Information Technology
* Software Engineering
* Finance
* Accounting
* Procurement
* Human Resources
* Marketing
* Communications
* International Relations
* Law
Click here to apply for SAWEA WIIP Graduate Internships 2027
2. Epiroc South Africa Graduate Internships 2026 / 2027
Epiroc South Africa invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for its 12-month Graduate Internship Programme 2026 / 2027.
Internship Application Closing Date: 30 October 2026
Internship Location: Boksburg, Gauteng
Applicants with Degrees or Diplomas in fields such as the following may apply:
* Marketing
* Communications
* Supply Chain
* Logistics
* Data Analytics
* Human Resources
* Psychology
* Mining Engineering
* Industrial Engineering
* Electrical Engineering
* Mechanical Engineering
* Accounting
* Finance
* Information Technology
* SHEQ
* Teaching
* Sports Science
Click here to apply for Epiroc South Africa Graduate Internships 2026 / 2027
3. Civilian Secretariat for Police Service Internships 2026 / 2028
The Civilian Secretariat for Police Service invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for its 24-month Internship Programme.
Internship Application Closing Date: 30 October 2026
Internship Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Duration: 24 months
Stipend: R8 174.75 per month
Internship opportunities are available in:
* Forensic Investigation
* Graphic Design
* Public Administration
* Information Technology
* Computer Science
* Internal Auditing
Applicants should have a relevant National Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree or Honours Degree.
Click here to apply for Civilian Secretariat for Police Service Internships 2026 / 2028
4. FNB Private Banking and Advisory Graduate Academy Programme 2027
First National Bank (FNB) invites suitably qualified graduates to apply for its Private Banking and Advisory Graduate Academy Programme 2027.
Graduate Programme Application Closing Date: 31 October 2026
Locations: Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and Cape Town
Relevant qualifications include:
* Investments
* Financial Planning
* Estate Planning
* Financial Management
* Accounting
* Economics
Applicants should have a relevant FAIS-accredited qualification at NQF Level 7 or NQF Level 8.
Click here to apply for FNB Private Banking and Advisory Graduate Academy Programme 2027
5. Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality Youth Graduate Internships 2026 / 2027 – X91
Ba-Phalaborwa Local Municipality invites young South Africans to apply for 91 Youth Graduate Programme opportunities.
Application Closing Date: 31 October 2026
Location: Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality, Limpopo
Number of Positions: 91
Duration: 6 months
Stipend: R271.04 per day
Reference Number: YED Programme 26/27
Applicants must generally:
* Be between 18 and 35 years old.
* Have Grade 12.
* Have a relevant qualification where applicable.
Qualifications in Environmental Science, environmental-related fields and administration-related studies are among those identified.
Click here to apply for Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality Youth Graduate Internships 2026 / 2027
6. SANEDI Graduate Internships 2026 / 2027 – X80 Posts
The South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for 80 Energy Performance Certificate Skills Development Programme internship opportunities.
Internship Application Closing Date: 02 November 2026
Internship Locations: Eastern Cape, North West, KwaZulu-Natal, Northern Cape and Free State
Number of Opportunities: 80
Duration: 18 months
Applicants must have completed an NQF Level 7 qualification or higher in relevant fields such as:
* Engineering
* Energy Studies
* Energy Management
* Architecture
* Property Management
* Construction Management
* Property Studies
* Quantity Surveying
* Natural Sciences
* Economic Sciences
Click here to apply for SANEDI Graduate Internships 2026 / 2027
7. MISA Graduate Internships 2026 / 2028 – X14 Posts
The Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA) invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for 14 Graduate Internship opportunities.
Internship Application Closing Date: 02 November 2026
Internship Location: MISA Head Office, Centurion, Gauteng
Duration: 24 months
Stipend: R8 174.75 per month
The programme is aimed at unemployed graduates seeking workplace experience.
Applicants who previously participated in a Public Service internship using the same qualification may not qualify.
Click here to apply for MISA Graduate Internships 2026 / 2028
8. Mastercard Associate Consultant Graduate Programme 2027
Mastercard invites suitably qualified graduates to apply for the Associate Consultant Graduate Programme 2027.
Graduate Programme Application Closing Date: 05 November 2026
Graduate Programme Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Programme Start: March or September 2027
The programme offers opportunities within:
* Strategy and Transformation
* Marketing
Graduates will gain exposure to consulting, technology, data analysis, strategy, product development, customer loyalty, marketing and business transformation.
Click here to apply for Mastercard Associate Consultant Graduate Programme 2027
9. Limpopo Public Works Graduate Internships 2027 – X60 Posts
The Limpopo Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for 60 Graduate Internship opportunities for 2027–2029.
Internship Application Closing Date: 06 November 2026 at 16:30
Internship Locations: Head Office, Capricorn, Mopani, Sekhukhune, Vhembe and Waterberg districts, Limpopo
Number of Posts: 60
Duration: 24 months
Stipend: R8 174.75 per month
The programme will run from 01 April 2027 to 31 March 2029.
Applicants must be unemployed graduates requiring workplace experience and must not have previously participated in a Public Service Graduate Internship Programme.
Click here to apply for Limpopo Public Works Graduate Internships 2027
Internship Closing Dates at a Glance
* SAWEA WIIP Graduate Internships: 30 October 2026
* Epiroc South Africa Graduate Internships: 30 October 2026
* Civilian Secretariat for Police Service Internships: 30 October 2026
* FNB Private Banking Graduate Academy: 31 October 2026
* Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality Youth Graduate Programme: 31 October 2026
* SANEDI Graduate Internships X80: 02 November 2026
* MISA Graduate Internships X14: 02 November 2026
* Mastercard Associate Consultant Graduate Programme: 05 November 2026
* Limpopo Public Works Graduate Internships X60: 06 November 2026 at 16:30
Tips Before Applying
Before submitting an internship application:
* Check that your qualification matches the advertised requirements.
* Update your CV.
* Prepare your academic record.
* Prepare certified copies of documents where required.
* Make sure your cellphone number and email address are correct.
* Use the correct reference number.
* Check whether a Z83 form is required for government opportunities.
* Follow the exact email, online, postal or hand-delivery instructions.
* Submit your application before the advertised closing date and time.
Some programmes may receive large numbers of applications, so applicants should avoid waiting until the final day.
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