A new internship programme is open at St Stithians College for young South African graduates who want their first workplace experience in a professional school environment. The programme runs from 01 July 2026 to 30 June 2027 and offers placements across several Shared Services departments.
This opportunity comes through the Thandulwazi Trust Maths and Science Academy, one of the seven schools of St Stithians College, in partnership with the FirstRand FirstJob Programme.
For graduates who have the qualification but still need structured experience, this programme can open the door to practical learning, workplace confidence and stronger career direction.
What is the St Stithians Internship Programme about?
The internship gives young graduates practical experience inside St Stithians College.
Interns will join different departments based on their field of study. As a result, they will work with teams in the Shared Services environment and contribute to real business processes.
The programme aims to help candidates build skills, develop professionally and gain their first working experience.
Which internship streams are open?
Several internship opportunities are available across Shared Services.
The open areas include:
- End User Computer Engineer x 2
- Procurement
- Finance
- Project Management
- Admission and Marketing
- HR
- Risk and Compliance
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
These areas suit graduates from different study backgrounds. Therefore, applicants should choose the stream that matches their qualification, strengths and career goals.
Who can submit an application?
Applicants must have at least a Diploma or Degree.
They must also be South African citizens and between 19 and 34 years old. In addition, applicants should not have previously joined another internship or learnership programme.
Candidates must live within 50 km of the campus, which is situated at 40 Peter Place, Lyme Park, Sandton. They must also be available to work full-time during the internship and should not currently study full-time.
The selection process may include background checks, including credit and criminal checks.
What documents should applicants prepare?
Applicants should prepare their documents before starting the online submission.
The required documents include:
- A detailed CV
- At least two character reference letters
- A certified copy of the highest qualification
- A certified copy of the ID
The certified copies must not be older than 3 months.
Reference letters may come from people such as a teacher, community leader or religious leader. However, applicants should choose people who can speak clearly about their character, reliability and potential.
Itumeleng’s Insider Tip: Do not wait until the last minute to request your reference letters. Ask early, explain the internship clearly and give your referees enough time to write something meaningful. A rushed reference letter can weaken an otherwise strong application.
What are the opportunity details?
The reference number for this internship programme is SS-345.
The work level is listed as Student/Graduate, and the opportunity type is Contract. The salary is listed as Market Related, and the position is marked as an EE position.
The location is listed as JHB North.
Why should young graduates consider this programme?
Many graduates leave college or university with knowledge but limited workplace exposure.
This programme helps close that gap. It gives interns a chance to work with teams, understand professional systems and contribute to real projects.
It can also help candidates build confidence in communication, time management, problem-solving and teamwork.
That first structured experience can make a major difference when applying for future opportunities.
How can applicants strengthen their submission?
Applicants should tailor their CV to the internship stream they want.
For example, Finance applicants should highlight finance studies, accounting knowledge, Excel skills or admin exposure. HR applicants should mention people skills, confidentiality, records, communication and any HR-related training.
Project Management applicants can highlight planning, coordination, deadlines and group projects. End User Computer Engineer applicants should focus on IT support, troubleshooting, hardware, software and customer service skills.
Before submitting, applicants should check that all documents are clear, certified where required and correctly uploaded.
Applications must be submitted through the official online application portal.
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Final Thoughts
The St Stithians Internship Programme offers young graduates a valuable chance to gain their first full-time workplace experience.
With placements across Shared Services, the programme can suit candidates from several study fields. Applicants who meet the requirements should prepare their documents carefully and submit through the official portal.
