Hey there! If you just finished university and are looking for a real job that gives you hands‑on experience, the HWSETA internship could be a great next step. This program is a paid, 24‑month internship based in Johannesburg that lets fresh grads learn about the health, welfare, finance and ICT sectors while earning a stipend. You’ll work on real projects and build a resume that will stand out to employers in South Africa’s public and private sectors.
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Application deadline: 14 February 2026
What the internship looks like
- Organisation: HWSETA – the Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority
- Programme name: Graduate Internship Programme 2026
- Length: 24 months, fixed‑term contract
- Monthly stipend: R12,192.65
- Who can apply: Unemployed graduates in South Africa
HWSETA’s goal is to help new graduates like you gain practical skills and better service delivery in health and social development. The internship will let you see how big public projects run and how to apply classroom lessons to real life.
Open positions
There are several tracks you can choose from depending on your degree. Here’s a quick look at each:
ETQA Interns
Need a Bachelor’s in Education or Training and Development to join this track.
SDP: Projects Intern
Open to BCom graduates in Project Management, Human Resources Development, Training and Development, or Financial Management.
Learning Programme Intern
Suitable for those with degrees in Business Administration, Project Management or Financial Management.
Finance Intern
Ideal for anyone with a strong background in accounting or finance. (Details are on the application page.)
Systems Intern
Applicants should hold a BSc in Computer Science, or a degree in Information Technology, or any other IT‑related qualification.
IT Intern
Open to BSc Computer Science or BTech in IT / Information Systems graduates.
Why you should consider this internship
- Work in a professional setting that’s part of a national training authority.
- Take the knowledge you learned in school and use it on real tasks.
- Build skills that are in demand in health, welfare, finance and ICT.
- Show potential employers that you can handle real job responsibilities.
- Learn how public‑sector projects are managed – a valuable perspective for any future career.
If you want to start a career in education, finance, project management or tech, this 24‑month internship is a solid way to get your feet wet.
How to apply
Follow the links below for each track and fill out the online form. Before you click, make sure you have these documents ready:
- Latest CV
- Certified copy of your ID
- Certified copies of all qualifications
- Academic transcripts
Remember, only people who make the shortlist will be contacted. Late or incomplete applications usually don’t get a chance.
ETQA Internship
Apply here for the ETQA internship
SDP: Projects Internship
Apply here for the SDP projects internship
Learning Programme Internship
Apply here for the learning programme internship
Finance Internship
Apply here for the finance internship
Systems Internship
Apply here for the systems internship
IT Internship
Apply here for the IT internship
Good luck! If you’re ready to step into a real work environment and build skills that matter, this internship could be the first big move in your career. Don’t miss the chance to finish your degree with a strong portfolio of experience.