Ready to start your career now? The Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone (RBIDZ) is offering three graduate internships in Richards Bay, KwaZulu‑Natal, and they could be yours today.
What the opportunity is
RBIDZ has three fixed‑term graduate internships. Each lasts 2–3 years and pays a market‑related salary. The roles are in Health & Safety, Economic Development, and Property & Maintenance. The placements are based in Richards Bay, KwaZulu‑Natal.
Who can apply
Health & Safety Internship (Ref RBIDZ77)
- Age 20‑35
- Matric (Grade 12) and unemployed
- No prior work experience or previous internship
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field
- Code 8 driver’s licence – helpful but not required
Economic Development Internship (Ref RBIDZ 73)
- Age 20‑35
- Matric (Grade 12) and unemployed
- No prior work experience or previous internship
- National Diploma, Degree or BTech in Economics, Development Studies, Social Science, Business Development or Community Development Studies
- Fluency in isiZulu is essential
Property & Maintenance Internship (Ref RBIDZ75)
- National Diploma, Diploma or Degree in Facilities Management, Property Management, Public Management, Transport Management, Logistics Management, Business Administration or a related qualification
- No specific age or unemployment condition mentioned
- Code B driver’s licence – advantageous
What you will gain
Each internship gives you real‑world experience and a chance to build professional skills.
Health & Safety
- Hazard identification and risk assessment
- Writing safety policies and reports
- Incident recording, emergency drills and compliance inspections
- Use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Economic Development
- Working on economic transformation and community development projects
- Assisting with corporate social investment and B‑BBEE verification
- Stakeholder engagement and meeting minutes
- Planning, organising and public‑relations skills
Property & Maintenance
- Vehicle inspections, fleet administration and licence monitoring
- Property inspections, maintenance requests and asset tracking
- Report writing, spreadsheet updates and general office administration
- Basic knowledge of fleet and property management
How to apply – step by step
- Visit the official RBIDZ recruitment platform (search for the internship title or reference number).
- Choose the internship you want: Health & Safety (RBIDZ77), Economic Development (RBIDZ 73) or Property & Maintenance (RBIDZ75).
- Upload an up‑to‑date CV and the required qualification documents (see list below).
- Complete the online questionnaire and submit.
Suggested supporting documents
- Current CV
- South African ID copy
- Matric certificate
- Diploma, Degree or National Diploma certificate
- Academic transcript or results statement
- Driver’s licence details (if you have one)
Tips to improve your chances
- Make sure your CV is clear, concise and highlights any project work from studies.
- Proofread all uploaded documents – errors can cost you the spot.
- Tailor your application to the specific internship; mention relevant coursework or volunteer work.
- If you have a driver’s licence, include the number even when it is only “advantageous”.
- Apply early – the closing date is not specified, so positions may fill quickly.
Conclusion and next steps
These RBIDZ graduate internships can launch your career in a growing industrial hub. Review the requirements, gather your documents and apply through the RBIDZ recruitment portal today. The sooner you submit, the better your chance of securing a place.
