Internship Opportunities Closing Soon: September 17-23, 2026
South African graduates and students looking for valuable work experience have a chance to apply for several internship and graduate development programs. These opportunities are closing soon, between September 17 and September 23, 2026. Several organizations, including iMasFinance, Free State Provincial Treasury, NMISA, Eskom, Ntabankulu Local Municipality, and Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, are offering these positions.
The available internships are spread across various locations in South Africa, including Gauteng, Free State, Western Cape, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and the Eastern Cape. This is a great chance for young professionals to gain practical skills and kick-start their careers.
iMasFinance Learning and Development Internship
iMasFinance is offering a Learning and Development Internship Programme within its Human Resources department. This program provides hands-on experience in learning and development activities. The internship is based in Centurion, Gauteng, and offers a monthly allowance of R6,000. Applications for this opportunity close on September 17, 2026.
Free State Provincial Treasury Graduate Internships
The Free State Provincial Treasury, in partnership with FASSET, is providing a 24-month Graduate Internship Programme. There are 15 positions available in Bloemfontein, Free State. Interns will receive a monthly stipend of R8,174.75. The application deadline for these internships is September 18, 2026.
NMISA Radioactivity Standards Internship
The National Metrology Institute of South Africa (NMISA) has an opening for a Radioactivity Standards Internship in Cape Town, Western Cape. This program offers practical training in the Biomedical Science unit, specifically within the Radioactivity Standards section. The internship lasts for 24 months, with a monthly stipend ranging from R7,478 to R8,878. Applications close on September 18, 2026.
Sefako Makgatho University Internships and Apprenticeships
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) is offering a total of 38 internship and apprenticeship opportunities. These positions are available across different occupational and professional fields at the university in Gauteng. The closing date for applications is September 18, 2026, at 4:00 PM.
Eskom Graduate Internships
Eskom is looking for 50 individuals for its Engineers in Training and Graduates in Training programs within the Group Capital Division. This includes 8 Engineer in Training roles and 42 Graduate in Training roles, with no prior work experience required. These opportunities are located in Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, and the Free State. The application deadline is September 23, 2026.
Ntabankulu Local Municipality Finance Internships
The Ntabankulu Local Municipality is offering two Finance Internship positions for qualified graduates residing within the municipality. This program aims to provide practical experience in the finance department. These internships are based in the Eastern Cape, and applications close on September 23, 2026.
Important Application Advice
When applying for these internships, it is important to carefully review the specific requirements for each program. Make sure that all necessary qualifications and supporting documents are submitted with your application. Remember that the closing dates vary, with the earliest opportunity closing on September 17, 2026, and the latest on September 23, 2026.
