The Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) has opened applications for the National Youth Service (NYS) Internship Programme 2026, offering unemployed South African graduates a 12-month paid internship with meaningful work experience and community impact. This programme places graduates at partner institutions across South Africa, allowing them to gain professional exposure while contributing to national…
The Council for Geoscience (CGS) has opened applications for its SHEQ Internship Programme 2026, offering unemployed South African graduates a rare opportunity to gain two years of structured workplace experience in Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ). This 24-month paid internship is hosted within a national science council environment and is ideal for graduates seeking…
York Timbers has opened applications for its 2025/2026 Internship Experience Programme, inviting unemployed South African graduates to gain real workplace exposure within one of the country’s leading forestry and timber companies. This 12-month paid internship is designed to help young graduates transition from academic study into the professional environment, while building industry-relevant skills, confidence, and…
Bell Equipment, a globally recognised manufacturer and distributor of heavy machinery, has opened applications for its 2026 Heavy Equipment Mechanic Apprenticeship Programme. This opportunity is aimed at unemployed South African youth who want to build a long-term career as qualified artisans in the heavy equipment and earthmoving industry. A total of 12 apprenticeship positions are…
Leading food producer RCL Foods has opened applications for its Baking Learnership Programme 2026, offering young South Africans the opportunity to gain professional bakery skills while earning a nationally recognised qualification. Hosted in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, this 12-month SETA-accredited learnership is delivered through the Supreme Siyabhaka Academy, an initiative focused on developing skilled bakers for South…
Global consumer goods company Unilever has opened applications for its Automated Packaging Learnership Programme 2026, giving South African youth the opportunity to gain real factory experience in a modern manufacturing environment. This 12-month, full-time learnership is based at Unilever’s Maydon Wharf Factory in Durban, where learners will be trained to operate, monitor, and support automated…
The Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities (CRL Rights Commission) has officially opened applications for its Investigations and Conflict Resolution Internship Programme 2026. This 24-month paid internship is designed for unemployed South African law graduates seeking real-world exposure in investigations, dispute resolution, and public-sector legal processes….
The National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) is inviting South African university graduates to apply for its 2026 Graduate Placement Programme. This 12-month programme offers practical experience, professional exposure, and a monthly stipend aligned with AgriSETA rates. The main placement centre is in Hillcrest, Pretoria (Gauteng), with opportunities across other provinces. About the Programme The NAMC…
The Ntabankulu Local Municipality has officially opened applications for 20 paid EPWP Graduate Internship opportunities for 2026, aimed at unemployed South African graduates who are looking for their first practical work experience. These opportunities form part of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) and offer graduates a chance to earn a monthly stipend while gaining…
Life Healthcare has opened applications for its Finance Graduate Internship Programme 2026, offering unemployed South African finance graduates the opportunity to gain real, hands-on workplace experience inside one of the country’s most established private healthcare groups. This 12-month structured internship is ideal for graduates who want to transition from theory to practice while building a…