The National Metrology Institute of South Africa (NMISA) invites suitably qualified graduates with a BSc Honours degree in Physics or a related technical field to apply for the 24-month Temperature Internship Programme 2026.
Internship Application Closing Date: 25 August 2026
Internship Location: NMISA, Brummeria, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
NMISA Temperature Internship Programme 2026
NMISA is offering a 24-month internship opportunity aimed at providing a graduate with practical training in Temperature Metrology.
The successful candidate will support the dissemination of traceability from South Africa’s national temperature standards to industry.
The programme is particularly suitable for graduates interested in:
- Physics.
- Measurement science.
- Temperature metrology.
- Laboratory automation.
- Scientific data analysis.
- Calibration.
- Measurement uncertainty.
Internship Programme Overview
Organisation: National Metrology Institute of South Africa
Programme: Internship: Temperature
Duration: 24 months
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Stipend: R6,758 – R8,878 per month
Minimum Qualification: BSc Honours Degree in Physics or related technical field
Experience Required: No prior relevant work or internship experience
Closing Date: 25 August 2026
Application Method: Email
Internship Stipend
Successful interns will receive a monthly stipend ranging from:
R6,758 to R8,878 per month
The amount is differentiated according to the applicant’s level of qualification.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have:
- BSc Honours Degree in Physics; or
- A related technical field.
Applicants should also have knowledge of:
- Programming.
- Laboratory automation.
- Scientific data analysis.
- Scientific simulations.
- Data analysis.
- Measurement uncertainty.
- Physics-based corrections.
- Microsoft Office.
Important Experience Requirement
NMISA specifically states that:
No prior internship or relevant work experience is required.
The advertisement further states that applicants who already have relevant work experience will not be considered.
Candidates should therefore pay particular attention to this requirement before applying.
Added Advantages
Understanding or experience in the following areas will be advantageous:
- Temperature measurement systems.
- ISO/IEC 17025.
- Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement (GUM).
- Scientific publications.
- International collaboration.
These are listed as advantages rather than compulsory requirements.
Purpose of the Internship
The purpose of the internship is to provide practical training in:
Temperature Metrology
The successful candidate will assist NMISA in supporting traceability from national temperature measurement standards to industry.
This work contributes to measurement accuracy and supports South African trade and industry.
Internship Responsibilities
The successful intern will assist with:
- Calibration of temperature sensors.
- Preparation of calibration certificates.
- Preparing uncertainty budgets.
- Maintaining accurate job records.
- Maintaining technical documentation.
- Supporting compliance with NMISA’s Total Quality Management System.
- Supporting ISO/IEC 17025 compliance.
- Laboratory planning.
- Budgeting inputs.
- Resource-planning inputs.
Skills and Personal Attributes
NMISA is looking for applicants who demonstrate:
- Strong attention to detail.
- Accuracy.
- Analytical thinking.
- Problem-solving ability.
- Initiative.
- Willingness to learn.
- Integrity.
- Reliability.
- Accountability.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Creativity.
- Innovative thinking.
Required Application Documents
Applicants must submit four separate PDF files.
The required documents are:
- CV.
- Certified copy of ID.
- Qualification certificate(s).
- Full academic transcript.
The four documents must not be combined into one PDF.
Important File-Naming Requirements
Each document must be named using the applicant’s surname, name and the relevant document label.
For example:
- Mokoena Thandi – CV.pdf
- Mokoena Thandi – ID.pdf
- Mokoena Thandi – Qualifications.pdf
- Mokoena Thandi – Transcript.pdf
Applicants should follow these naming instructions exactly because NMISA states that non-compliant applications will not be considered.
PDF Format Requirements
All four documents must be submitted in PDF format.
NMISA will not accept:
- Microsoft Word documents.
- Photographs.
- JPEG or other image files.
- Google Drive links.
- OneDrive links.
- Dropbox links.
The CV must be a proper PDF created from a document and must not be a scanned photograph.
The applicant’s:
- Full name.
- Cellphone number.
- Email address.
must appear at the top of the CV.
Academic Transcript Requirement
The academic transcript is compulsory.
It must be:
- Complete.
- Clear.
- Readable.
- Submitted as a PDF.
- A full record of marks.
- Not submitted merely as a photograph.
Applications without an academic transcript will not be considered.
ID and Qualification Documents
The certified ID and qualification certificates may be scanned, but they must be:
- Clear.
- Legible.
- Submitted in PDF format.
How to Apply for NMISA Temperature Internship Programme 2026
Applications must be submitted by email.
Click here to apply for NMISA Temperature Internship Programme 2026
Email applications to:
Applicants must use the exact email subject line:
Internship_Temperature
Only one application per person should be submitted for this position.
Internship Application Closing Date
Applications close on:
25 August 2026
Applicants should ensure that all four correctly named PDF documents are included before submitting the email.
Employment Equity
NMISA applies the principles of the Employment Equity Act.
Preference will be given to suitably qualified previously disadvantaged candidates who meet the requirements and contribute to the cultural and gender diversity of the organisation.
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Selection and Verification
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates.
NMISA reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Applicants may also be subjected to verification processes, including:
- Educational qualification verification.
- Employment history verification.
- Credit checks where relevant.
- Criminal record checks where relevant.
NMISA Contact Details
Physical Address:
Meiring Naudé Road
Brummeria
Pretoria
South Africa
Reception: 012 947 2800
General Email: info@nmisa.org
The general contact details are for organisational enquiries and should not replace the dedicated internship application email.
Important Application Notes
Applicants should note that:
- The internship runs for 24 months.
- The stipend ranges from R6,758 to R8,878 per month.
- A BSc Honours Degree in Physics or a related technical field is required.
- No prior relevant work or internship experience is required.
- Applicants with relevant work experience will not be considered according to the advert.
- Four separate PDF documents are compulsory.
- The files must follow NMISA’s exact naming convention.
- The email subject must be Internship_Temperature.
- Applications must be emailed to careers3@nmisa.org.
- Applications close on 25 August 2026.