Transnet Opens Mechanical Engineering Internship 2026

Young South African Mechanical Engineering intern receiving practical railway maintenance training from an experienced Transnet Freight Rail mentor.

Transnet Freight Rail is inviting unemployed South African TVET College students to submit applications for an 18-month Mechanical Engineering internship in Kilner Park. Candidates must have completed their theoretical training and need workplace exposure, while applications close on 7 August 2026. The programme targets young people between 18 and 35 who have not gained previous…

Synthesis Graduate Internship Programme 2027 Now Open

Young South African technology graduates receiving software development mentorship during the Synthesis Graduate Internship Programme 2027.

Synthesis Software Technologies has opened applications for its Graduate Internship Programme 2027, offering students and graduates practical exposure to real client projects, experienced mentors and leading technologies. Candidates from several technology and engineering fields may qualify, but they must submit their applications by 31 August 2026. The internship will operate from Bramley, Gauteng, under Synthesis,…

Bidvest Mechanical Engineering Graduate Internship 2026 Now Open

South African mechanical engineering graduate receiving practical facilities management training from an experienced Bidvest engineer.

Bidvest Facilities Management is recruiting a Mechanical Engineering Graduate for a 2026 internship in Johannesburg, offering practical exposure to maintenance operations, engineering projects, asset management and sustainability initiatives. Recent graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and up to two years of relevant experience may submit applications. The successful candidate will join the…

1Life Project Coordinator Internship 2026 for Graduates

Young South African graduate receiving project coordination training from an experienced 1Life project manager.

1Life is offering recent graduates a chance to enter project management through a paid Project Coordinator Internship in Gauteng. The contract programme includes practical insurance-industry experience, mentorship and professional development, while applicants need a degree in Project Administration or a related field. The opportunity appears under reference number OLI-1882 and targets student or graduate-level candidates…

PSETA Skills Development Programmes 2026 Offer Public Service Training Pathways

Young South African graduates and TVET learners receiving PSETA public service workplace training in 2026.

PSETA skills development programmes for 2026 give South Africans several routes into public service careers through learnerships, internships, bursaries, artisan development, skills programmes and workplace placements. However, each participating department, institution or provider sets its own qualification requirements, duration, allowance, location and closing date. The Public Service Sector Education and Training Authority supports learning programmes…

UIF Opens 109 Graduate Internship Posts for 2027–2029

Young South African graduates gaining workplace experience through the UIF Graduate Internship Programme

The Unemployment Insurance Fund has opened 109 graduate internship positions across finance, information technology, human resources, law, communications and public administration, with successful candidates receiving R8 174.75 per month in Pretoria. Applications close on 7 August 2026. The Department of Employment and Labour introduced the programme to give unemployed graduates practical exposure aligned with their…

CATHSSETA Skills Development Programmes 2026 Open Career Routes Across Six Industries

Young South African trainees developing hospitality, tourism, arts, conservation and sport skills through CATHSSETA programmes

CATHSSETA skills development programmes continue to create training and workplace routes across tourism, hospitality, arts, culture, conservation, gaming and sport. However, candidates must understand that each employer or training provider sets its own qualification requirements, duration, stipend, location and closing date. Rather than operating as one permanent national intake, CATHSSETA-supported opportunities usually become available through…

FEM Information Technology Internship 2026 Offers Cloud and Cybersecurity Training

South African information technology intern learning cloud infrastructure and network support from an FEM systems engineer.

FEM is recruiting students for a 12-month Information Technology Internship that offers practical exposure to cloud infrastructure, network administration, cybersecurity compliance and system troubleshooting. Candidates pursuing a relevant diploma or degree can join the programme at FEM’s Johannesburg head office, with detailed curriculum vitae submissions due by close of business on 31 July 2026. The…

FEM Claims Internship 2026 Opens a 12-Month Route into Insurance

South African graduate receiving practical claims-processing training during the FEM Claims Internship.

Federated Employers Mutual is recruiting a Claims Intern for a 12-month programme at its Johannesburg head office. Candidates need a relevant diploma or degree, strong English and Mathematical Literacy, and no more than six months of administration experience. Detailed curriculum vitae submissions close at the end of business on 31 July 2026. The successful candidate…

Western Cape Blood Service BHSc Internship 2026 Includes a Fourth-Year Bursary

South African Bachelor of Health Sciences intern receiving practical blood transfusion laboratory training at Western Cape Blood Service.

Western Cape Blood Service is recruiting third-year Bachelor of Health Sciences students for a one-year Medical Laboratory Scientist internship in blood transfusion. The programme funds fourth-year study through a bursary, includes a stipend and provides practical laboratory training. Candidates need 50% in Immunohaematology and must submit applications by 16 October 2026. The temporary internship runs…