The National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for the Internship Programme 2027 / 2029.
Internship Application Closing Date: 10 November 2026
Internship Locations: Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and Gqeberha, South Africa
Number of Internship Opportunities: 24
Internship Duration: 24 months
Monthly Stipend: R8 300 all-inclusive
About the NRCS Internship Programme
The National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications is offering 24 paid graduate internship opportunities across five professional and technical business areas.
The programme is aimed at unemployed South African youth who have completed relevant tertiary qualifications and have not previously participated in an internship programme.
Successful candidates will gain practical workplace experience over a period of 24 months while receiving a monthly stipend of R8 300.
Available Internship Opportunities
Internships are available in the following business areas:
- Electrotechnical
- Automotive
- Legal Metrology
- Food and Associated Industries
- Chemicals, Materials and Mechanicals
Electrotechnical Internships – X8 Posts
Reporting To: Manager – Electro-technical
Monthly Stipend: R8 300
Applicants must have one of the following qualifications:
- National Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- BSc in Electrical Engineering
- BEng in Electrical Engineering
- Related Electrical Engineering qualification
Locations and Reference Numbers
- Pretoria – 4 posts – Elec-PTA/2027-2029
- Cape Town – 1 post – Elec-CPT/2027-2029
- Durban – 2 posts – Elec-DBN/2027-2029
- Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth – 1 post – Elec-PE/2027-2029
Automotive Internships – X4 Posts
Reporting To: Manager – Automotive
Monthly Stipend: R8 300
Applicants must have:
- National Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering; or
- National Diploma or Degree in Mechatronics Engineering.
Location and Reference Number
- Pretoria – 4 posts – Auto-PTA/2027-2029
Legal Metrology Internships – X4 Posts
Reporting To: Manager – Legal Metrology
Monthly Stipend: R8 300
Applicants must have one of the following qualifications:
- National Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering
- National Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Physics
Locations and Reference Numbers
- Pretoria – 2 posts – LM-PTA/2027-2029
- Cape Town – 2 posts – LM-CPT/2027-2029
Food and Associated Industries Internships – X4 Posts
Reporting To: Manager – Food and Associated Industries
Monthly Stipend: R8 300
Applicants must have:
- National Diploma in Food Technology; or
- Relevant qualification in Food Sciences.
Locations and Reference Numbers
- Pretoria – 1 post – FAI-PTA/2027-2029
- Cape Town – 2 posts – FAI-CPT/2027-2029
- Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth – 1 post – FAI-PE/2027-2029
Chemicals, Materials and Mechanicals Internships – X4 Posts
Reporting To: Manager – CMM
Monthly Stipend: R8 300
Applicants must have one of the following qualifications:
- National Diploma or Degree in Chemical Engineering
- National Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry
- BSc in Analytical Chemistry
- National Diploma or Degree in Environmental Science
Location and Reference Number
- Pretoria – 4 posts – CMM-PTA/2027-2029
Internship Positions by Location
The 24 internship opportunities are distributed as follows:
- Pretoria, Gauteng – 15 posts
- Cape Town, Western Cape – 5 posts
- Durban, KwaZulu-Natal – 2 posts
- Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape – 2 posts
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be South African youth.
- Be currently unemployed.
- Have completed the relevant tertiary qualification.
- Have at least a relevant National Diploma at NQF Level 6, subject to the requirements of the selected internship.
- Have a qualification that matches the selected business unit.
- Not have previously participated in an internship programme.
- Be willing and able to work at the location associated with the position.
Persons with disabilities who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply.
Can You Apply With Grade 12 Only?
No.
The programme requires applicants to have completed a relevant tertiary qualification.
Grade 12 / Matric alone does not meet the advertised minimum qualification requirements.
Can Applicants With N6 Apply?
An N6 certificate alone is not listed as meeting the minimum requirement for this intake.
Applicants should ensure that they have the completed tertiary qualification required for the specific internship before applying.
Internship Stipend
Successful candidates will receive:
R8 300 per month, all-inclusive
The internship runs for 24 months.
The information provided does not confirm separate accommodation, transport or relocation allowances.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the official NRCS recruitment platform.
Click here to apply for NRCS Internship Programme 2027 / 2029
Applicants should select the internship that matches their qualification and preferred location.
Reference Numbers
Applicants should use the correct reference number when identifying their preferred opportunity:
- Elec-PTA/2027-2029 – Electrotechnical, Pretoria
- Elec-CPT/2027-2029 – Electrotechnical, Cape Town
- Elec-DBN/2027-2029 – Electrotechnical, Durban
- Elec-PE/2027-2029 – Electrotechnical, Gqeberha
- Auto-PTA/2027-2029 – Automotive, Pretoria
- LM-PTA/2027-2029 – Legal Metrology, Pretoria
- LM-CPT/2027-2029 – Legal Metrology, Cape Town
- FAI-PTA/2027-2029 – Food and Associated Industries, Pretoria
- FAI-CPT/2027-2029 – Food and Associated Industries, Cape Town
- FAI-PE/2027-2029 – Food and Associated Industries, Gqeberha
- CMM-PTA/2027-2029 – Chemicals, Materials and Mechanicals, Pretoria
Important Application Tips
Before submitting your application:
- Confirm that your qualification matches the internship.
- Check the correct location.
- Use the correct reference number.
- Make sure your personal information is correct.
- Upload all documents requested by the recruitment portal.
- Submit before the closing date.
Applicants should not apply for unrelated internship fields simply because more posts are available at a particular location.
Closing Date
10 November 2026
Late applications may not be considered.