The Market Theatre Foundation is looking for South‑African graduates who are not working right now to join a 12‑month internship program in partnership with YES4Youth.
If you are 18 to 34 years old, finished high school and a degree or diploma, and you’re not studying full time in 2026, this could be a great chance for you to learn real‑world skills while earning a monthly stipend of R5,000.
Why This Internship Might Be Right for You
You’ll get hands‑on work in a variety of departments. No previous work experience is required – the program will teach you what you need. After you finish, you’ll have a solid set of workplace skills that can help you land a job anywhere.
The internship is fixed‑term, lasting 12 months. It takes place at the Market Theatre Foundation in Johannesburg.
Who Can Apply
- Unemployed youth in South Africa, aged 18–34.
- Must not be enrolled full time in university or college in 2026.
- Must never have been part of the YES programme before.
- Must have finished matric plus a recognized National Diploma or Degree from a South African institution.
What’s Available
Below are the different roles you can apply for. Each role has a reference number that you need to use in the subject line of your email.
| Role | Reference | What You’ll Do | What You Need | Skills to Bring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupational Health & Safety Intern | 2025/10/OHS | Help keep the workplace safe and manage quality checks. | ND/Degree in OHS, Safety Management, Environmental Health, or similar. | Good at MS Office. |
| Human Resources Intern | 2025/10/HR | Support the HR team with people services and projects. | ND/Degree in HR Management or Industrial Psychology. | MS Office, basic knowledge of South African labour law, good organisation, can keep secrets. |
| Information Technology Intern | 2025/10/IT | Handle IT admin, helpdesk calls, and keep systems running. | ND/Degree in IT or certificates like A+ / N+. | Know how to use Windows and Mac, basic networking, can troubleshoot, good communication. |
| Corporate Administrator Intern | 2025/10/CADMIN | Help run the corporate office’s daily tasks. | ND/Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Office Management, or Secretarial studies. | Good at MS Office. |
| Graphic Designer Intern | 2025/10/GD | Design posters, flyers, digital graphics, reports and merchandise for the Brands & Communications team. | ND/Degree in Fine/Visual Arts, Communications, Media Studies or related. | Able to use macOS and Adobe Creative Cloud, knows copyright rules, familiar with social media. |
| Library & Administrator Intern | 2025/10/LA | Manage library resources and provide support in the Brands & Communications office. | ND/Degree in Office/Business Administration or Library & Information Science. | Strong admin and customer‑service skills, uses MS Office and other relevant software. |
| Programmes & Administrator Intern | 2025/10/PA | Help with daily admin tasks, coordinate arts events, and support programme work. | ND/Degree in Administration, Arts Management, or Event Management. | Good at organising, meeting deadlines, written and spoken communication, flexible with after‑hours events. |
| Sound Technician Intern | 2025/10/ST | Set up and operate sound equipment for shows and productions. | ND/Degree in Sound Technology/Engineering or Performing Arts. | Can program cues, use analogue and digital consoles, comfortable with MS Office. |
| Lighting Intern | 2025/10/LIGI | Hang, focus, program, and repair lights for events and conferences. | ND/Degree in Lighting Technology or related field. | Reads light plots, knows lighting desks, uses MS Office. |
| Technical Assistant | 2025/10/TA | Work with the technical team on lighting and sound maintenance. | ND/Degree in Performing Arts or a theatre qualification. | Works well under pressure, can keep equipment in shape, knows basic lighting and sound, uses MS Office. |
How to Get Started
Choose a role and note its reference number.
Prepare your documents:
- A detailed CV.
- A certified copy of your ID.
- An affidavit that says you are currently unemployed.
- Certified copies of your qualifications.
Send an email to internship@markettheatre.co.za.
- In the subject line, write the reference number (e.g., 2025/10/IT).
- Attach your documents and include a short note that says why you’re interested.
If you want more details about a specific role, you can click here for the Market Theatre Foundation Internship Programme 2026.
(The link will take you straight to the application form.)
A Few Important Things to Remember
- The application deadline hasn’t been set, so start now.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
- If you haven’t heard back within 30 days of the closing date, your application was not successful.
Apply today and take the first step toward a solid, paid learning experience in Johannesburg. Good luck!