South African students and unemployed graduates looking for workplace experience can apply for several internship opportunities closing between 15 and 21 August 2026.
The opportunities are available at organisations including Capitec Bank, mLab, GE Vernova, Curro, Hessequa Municipality, Gauteng Provincial Treasury, CIPC, the City of Johannesburg, Free State Department of Human Settlements, Sakhisizwe Municipality and the Council for Geoscience.
Internship Application Closing Dates: 15–21 August 2026
Internship Locations: Gauteng, Western Cape, Northern Cape, Free State and Eastern Cape, South Africa
Internships Closing on 15 August 2026
Two internship opportunities have application deadlines on 15 August 2026.
Capitec Internships 2027
Capitec Bank invites suitably qualified South African graduates to apply for the Capitec Internship Programme 2027.
Closing Date: 15 August 2026
Locations: Stellenbosch and Century City, Western Cape, or Sandton, Gauteng
Click here to apply for Capitec Internships 2027
mLab & MICT SETA Internships 2026
mLab, in partnership with MICT SETA, invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for its 12-month Internship Programme 2026.
Closing Date: 15 August 2026
Location: Kimberley, Northern Cape
Duration: 12 months
Click here to apply for mLab & MICT SETA Internships 2026
Internship Closing on 16 August 2026
GE Vernova Project Management Internships 2026
GE Vernova invites suitably qualified Engineering graduates to apply for the Project Management Internship Programme 2026.
Closing Date: 16 August 2026
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
This opportunity may be suitable for graduates interested in gaining practical exposure to project management within an engineering environment.
Click here to apply for GE Vernova Project Management Internships 2026
Internships Closing on 17 August 2026
Two opportunities close on 17 August 2026.
Curro Wilgeheuwel Class Assistant Internships 2026
Curro invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the Class Assistant Internship Programme 2026 at Curro Wilgeheuwel.
Closing Date: 17 August 2026
Location: Roodepoort, Gauteng
Click here to apply for Curro Wilgeheuwel Class Assistant Internships 2026
Hessequa Municipality Financial Internships 2026
Hessequa Municipality invites suitably qualified graduates to apply for Financial Internship opportunities for 2026.
Closing Date: 17 August 2026
Location: Riversdale, Western Cape
Remuneration: R120,000 per year
The available opportunities include Financial Services and Internal Audit internship positions.
Click here to apply for Hessequa Municipality Financial Internships 2026
Internship Closing on 18 August 2026
Gauteng Provincial Treasury Internships 2026
Gauteng Provincial Treasury invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for its 2026–2028 Internship Programme.
Closing Date: 18 August 2026
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Click here to apply for Gauteng Provincial Treasury Internships 2026
Internships Closing on 20 August 2026
Two major internship opportunities close on 20 August 2026.
CIPC Graduate Internships 2026 – X8 Posts
The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for eight Graduate Internship opportunities within Companies and Close Corporations.
Closing Date: 20 August 2026
Location: CIPC Sunnyside Office, Pretoria, Gauteng
Number of Posts: 8
Click here to apply for CIPC Graduate Internships 2026
City of Johannesburg Internships 2026
The City of Johannesburg invites qualifying students and graduates residing in Johannesburg to apply for Social Development Student Internship opportunities.
Closing Date: 20 August 2026
Location: Traduna Building, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Salary: R10,109.86 per month
Click here to apply for City of Johannesburg Internships 2026
Internships Closing on 21 August 2026
Three internship programmes close on 21 August 2026.
Free State Department of Human Settlements Internships 2026 – X38 Posts
The Free State Department of Human Settlements invites unemployed South African graduates residing in the Free State to apply for 38 Graduate Internship Programme opportunities.
Closing Date: 21 August 2026 at 16:00
Locations: Bloemfontein, Qwaqwa, Sasolburg and Welkom, Free State
Number of Opportunities: 38
Click here to apply for Free State Department of Human Settlements Internships 2026
Sakhisizwe Municipality Finance Internships 2026 – X2 Posts
Sakhisizwe Municipality invites suitably qualified South African graduates to apply for two Finance Internship opportunities under the Municipal Finance Management Internship Programme.
Closing Date: 21 August 2026
Location: Cala, Eastern Cape
Number of Posts: 2
Click here to apply for Sakhisizwe Municipality Finance Internships 2026
Council for Geoscience Geology Internships 2026 – X7 Posts
The Council for Geoscience (CGS) invites suitably qualified graduates to apply for seven Geology Internship opportunities.
Closing Date: 21 August 2026
Location: Council for Geoscience Head Office, Pretoria, Gauteng
Number of Posts: 7
Stipend: R13,000 per month
Applicants require a BSc Honours qualification in Geology or a relevant Earth Science field.
Click here to apply for Council for Geoscience Geology Internships 2026
Internship Closing Dates at a Glance
| Organisation | Closing Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Capitec Bank | 15 August 2026 | Western Cape / Gauteng |
| mLab & MICT SETA | 15 August 2026 | Kimberley |
| GE Vernova | 16 August 2026 | Johannesburg |
| Curro Wilgeheuwel | 17 August 2026 | Roodepoort |
| Hessequa Municipality | 17 August 2026 | Riversdale |
| Gauteng Provincial Treasury | 18 August 2026 | Johannesburg |
| CIPC | 20 August 2026 | Pretoria |
| City of Johannesburg | 20 August 2026 | Johannesburg |
| Free State Human Settlements | 21 August 2026 at 16:00 | Various Free State locations |
| Sakhisizwe Municipality | 21 August 2026 | Cala |
| Council for Geoscience | 21 August 2026 | Pretoria |
Important Application Advice
Before applying, candidates should:
- Open the individual opportunity link and read the complete requirements.
- Confirm that their qualification matches the position.
- Prepare an updated CV.
- Prepare academic records and qualifications where required.
- Upload or submit all compulsory supporting documents.
- Use the correct reference number where applicable.
- Submit applications before the relevant closing date and time.
Applicants should not assume that applying automatically guarantees an internship placement. Each organisation will conduct its own selection and shortlisting process.
Apply Before the Deadlines
Applicants interested in the opportunities closing on 15 August 2026 should submit their applications as soon as possible, as these applications close today.
The remaining opportunities close between 16 and 21 August 2026, giving candidates only a limited period to prepare and submit complete applications.