The South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for 80 Energy Performance Certificate Skills Development Programme Internship opportunities for 2026 / 2027.
Internship Application Closing Date: 02 November 2026
Internship Locations: Eastern Cape, North West, KwaZulu-Natal, Northern Cape and Free State
Number of Internship Opportunities: 80
Internship Duration: 18 months
Monthly Stipend: Provided, amount not specified
Expected Programme Start: Mid-February 2027
About the SANEDI EPC Graduate Internship Programme
The SANEDI EPC Skills Development Programme provides unemployed graduates with structured occupational training and practical workplace-based learning in the energy-efficiency and built-environment sectors.
The programme includes an 18-month fixed-term contract and is designed to help graduates develop practical skills related to Energy Performance Certificates and building energy performance.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Be between 18 and 35 years old.
- Be unemployed graduates.
- Have completed an NQF Level 7 qualification or higher.
- Have an academic record.
- Be able to work independently.
- Be able to work within a team.
- Be willing to travel.
- Be willing to accept placement at designated programme locations.
Fields of Study
Applicants must hold a relevant NQF Level 7 qualification or higher in one of the advertised fields.
Engineering
Graduates with relevant Engineering qualifications may apply.
Energy Studies and Energy Management
Eligible qualifications include:
- Energy Studies
- Energy Management
Built Environment
Relevant qualifications include:
- Architecture
- Property Management / Real Estate
- Construction Management
- Property Studies
- Quantity Surveying
Natural Sciences and Economic Sciences
SANEDI also accepts relevant NQF Level 7 or higher qualifications in:
- Natural Sciences
- Economic Sciences
Important Qualification Requirement
Applicants must already have completed an NQF Level 7 qualification or higher.
A standalone:
- NQF Level 6 Diploma; or
- TVET N6 certificate
does not meet the advertised minimum academic requirement.
How the Programme Works
The 18-month programme combines occupational training with workplace-based learning.
Phase 1: Occupational Training
Successful participants will complete approximately six weeks of occupational training for EPC Practitioners at NQF Level 5.
The training includes:
- Practical learning.
- Integrated continuous assessment.
- Technical preparation for EPC-related workplace activities.
Phase 2: Workplace-Based Learning
Participants will then complete approximately 17 months of workplace-based learning.
This phase includes:
- Practical workplace assignments.
- Work modules.
- Application of technical knowledge.
- Final Integrated Supervised Assessment.
The overall contract remains an 18-month programme.
What Interns May Learn
Participants may gain exposure to:
- Collecting building energy-performance information.
- Analysing energy data.
- Supporting building registration.
- Supporting energy-performance assessments.
- Assisting with Energy Performance Certificates.
- Identifying energy-efficiency improvements.
- Understanding energy compliance requirements.
- Completing practical workplace assignments.
Training Locations
Training will take place at participating TVET Colleges in selected provinces.
The programme covers:
- Eastern Cape
- North West
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Northern Cape
- Free State
Specific colleges, campuses and placement towns are not identified in the supplied advertisement.
SANEDI may place or transfer successful candidates according to operational requirements.
Benefits of the Programme
Successful interns may gain:
- Practical experience on energy-efficiency projects.
- Exposure to built-environment projects.
- Public-sector experience.
- Industry exposure.
- Professional mentorship.
- Skills linked to energy and sustainability.
- Workplace competencies aligned with their academic qualifications.
Stipend
Successful participants will receive a monthly stipend.
However, the exact stipend amount is not disclosed in the advertisement.
The supplied information also does not confirm accommodation, transport funding or relocation assistance.
Documents Required
Applicants should prepare:
- Updated CV.
- Certified copy of completed qualification.
- Certified copy of South African ID.
- Academic record.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the official SANEDI recruitment platform.
Applicants should:
- Confirm that they meet the age, citizenship and qualification requirements.
- Prepare all required supporting documents.
- Complete the online application form accurately.
- Upload the required documentation.
- Review the information before submitting.
The supplied advertisement states that applications must be submitted through the official SANEDI recruitment page.
Closing Date
02 November 2026
The advertisement does not specify an exact closing time.
Applicants who do not receive feedback within 30 days after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
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Apply for SANEDI Graduate Internships 2026 / 2027. There are 80 opportunities for unemployed graduates in Engineering, Energy, Built Environment and Sciences. Closing date: 2 November 2026.