Hey there! If you’re a fresh graduate, a diploma holder, or a young professional in South Africa looking for real work experience, the 2026 internship season is rolling out now. Lots of great programmes for students and new grads are closing in just a few days. It’s the right time to grab a spot before someone else does.
Makana Local Municipality – EPWP Youth Graduate Internships 2026
- Apply by: 19 January 2026
- Where: Makhanda, Alicedale & Riebeek East in the Eastern Cape
- Length: 6 months
- What it is: A hands‑on chance to work in local government.
Government Employees Pension Fund – GEPFuture Internship Programme 2026‑2028
- Apply by: 20 January 2026
- Where: Centurion, Gauteng
- Length: 24 months
- Why it matters: You’ll learn inside South Africa’s biggest pension fund.
CRL Rights Commission – Investigations & Conflict Resolution Internship
- Reference: CRL/2026/2
- Open spots: 4
- Length: 24 months
- Stipend: R10 106.21 a month
- Apply by: 20 January 2026
Fidelity Services Group – Internship Programme 2026
- Apply by: 20 January 2026
- Where: Roodepoort, Gauteng
- What it offers: Work in security, investigations, and corporate operations.
National Empowerment Fund – Compliance Internship 2026
- Apply by: 20 January 2026
- Where: Sandton, Gauteng
- What it focuses on: Compliance, governance, and risk management.
Eskom NTCSA – 174 Learnerships & Graduate Internships 2026
- Apply by: 21 January 2026
- Locations: Gauteng, KwaZulu‑Natal, Limpopo, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, Free State, Bloemfontein
- What it’s about: Opportunities across South Africa’s electricity transmission network.
National Health Laboratory Service – Medical Scientist Internships 2026
- Apply by: 23 January 2026
- Length: 2 years
- Where: Nationwide accredited training centres
Agricultural Research Council – Bacteriology Internship 2026
- Apply by: 23 January 2026
- Where: Roodeplaat, Pretoria (Gauteng)
Ntabankulu Local Municipality – EPWP Graduate Internships 2026
- Apply by: 23 January 2026
- Where: Ntabankulu Local Municipality
- Stipend: R5 000 a month
- How many: 20 spots
Northern Cape Department of Health – Pharmacy Internships 2026
- Apply by: 24 October 2025
- Locations: Kimberley, Upington & Colesberg
- What you’ll do: Work with pharmacists in the region.
Last Chance to Apply
Most of these internships end between 19 and 23 January 2026. The competition is stiff, and the deadlines are firm. If you meet the requirements, double‑check your CV and any other needed papers, then hit the application link right away. These opportunities could be the first step that launches your career this coming year.