Want a real job that lets you learn and grow right after finishing school? The Construction Education and Training Authority (CETA) is opening its Graduate Internship Programme 2026 for young South Africans who haven’t yet started a career. You’ll get paid time to work in different parts of a public company that helps build and maintain the country’s infrastructure.
When and Where
Application deadline: 25 February 2026
Location: Midrand, South Africa
What You’ll Do
CETA wants to give you a taste of the real world and reduce youth unemployment by offering hands‑on work. You will spend the internship moving between teams, so you’ll see how a government‑backed organisation runs. Your progress will be checked each quarter so you know how you’re doing.
Typical Tasks
- Help carry out basic duties in each unit
- Answer emails, phone calls and keep records tidy
- Support budget meetings and paperwork
- Help prepare for audits and gather needed documents
- Compile data for monthly and quarterly reports
- Make meeting agendas and jot down minutes
- Create presentations (you’ll do at least one a quarter)
- Do any extra tasks your supervisor asks for
What You’ll Learn
- How CETA works inside a public body and the role of the Skills Development Agency (SETA)
- Both the theory and real‑world skills for your chosen field
- Basic rules that govern the sector, such as the Skills Development Act, the Public Finance Management Act, tax law, and fairness rules in the workplace (B-BBEE, Employment Equity, etc.)
Who Can Apply
- You must be a South African citizen under 35 years old
- You need a valid ID and a recognised post‑matric qualification (degree, diploma or BTech)
- You have never done a SETA internship before
- You haven’t worked for a company before the internship starts
Internship Options
Pick the field that matches your study and interest. All are open to the same group of applicants, but each role has a specific degree requirement.
1. Monitoring, Evaluation and Transformation
Needs a diploma or degree in Auditing, Accounting, Public Administration or a similar subject.
2. Finance
Look for a diploma or degree in Financial Management, Accounting, Cost Accounting or something close.
3. Project Monitoring
Requires Business, Project, or Public Administration studies.
4. Client Services & Projects
Open to students in Business Management, Project Management, Office Administration, Accounting or related courses.
5. Projects Finance
Same qualifications as the client services internship.
6. Supply Chain Management
Best for students in Logistics, Accounting, Supply Chain, Business Management or similar.
7. Governance and Audit
Need a background in Auditing, Accounting or Public Administration.
8. ICT
Open to ICT, Computer Science or comparable degrees.
9. Risk Management
For students in Risk Management, Auditing or Accounting.
10. Facilities
Accepts students in Facilities Management, Operations, Logistics or Occupational Health and Safety.
11. Secretariat
Good for those studying Public or Business Administration, Office Administration.
12. Strategic Support
Suitable for students in Office or Public Administration or related subjects.
13. Communications and Stakeholder Management
Looking for students in Business Management, Public Relations or something similar.
Why Join CETA?
- Hands‑on work inside a real public company
- Learn about rules and how a Skills Development Agency operates
- Move between teams to see many parts of the business
- Quarterly reviews to help you track progress
- Clear understanding of the laws that shape the sector
If you’re a recent graduate looking for a solid start to your career, the CETA Internship Programme can give you a strong base.
How to Apply
Documents You Need
- Upload a detailed CV and a cover letter that tells CETA why you want the job.
- Provide a copy of your ID and your degree certificates.
NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will hear from CETA. If you don’t get a reply in four weeks after the deadline, your application wasn’t successful.
Apply for Each Internship
Apply now for Monitoring, Evaluation and Transformation
Apply now for the Finance Internship
Apply now for Project Monitoring Internship
Good luck with your application! Remember, this internship can be your first real step into a professional world that matters. Back to CETA