Mthashana TVET College, in partnership with the Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA) and the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), invites South African unemployed graduates to apply for the Fully Funded Internship Programme 2026.
Location: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Closing Date: 30 January 2026 (Friday) at 13:00
This is not a short-term or unpaid placement. It is a structured 24-month internship programme, aligned to DHET workplace learning requirements, offering practical experience and a monthly stipend of R4 900. The programme is ideal for graduates who require workplace exposure to complete their qualification or strengthen their employability in the public education sector.
Internship Overview
- Programme Name: CHIETA-Funded Internship Programme 2026
- Host Institution: Mthashana TVET College
- Funding Authority: CHIETA
- Duration: 24 Months
- Monthly Stipend: R4 900
- Application Method: Email (Single PDF only)
Available Internship Fields & Posts (2026 Intake)
Business Management – Internship Programme (3 Posts)
- Reference Number: MTC/CHIETA-1/2026
- Duration: 24 months
- Stipend: R4 900 per month
Qualification Required:
- National Diploma in Business Management
What You’ll Gain:
- Exposure to administration, operations, and organisational planning
- Hands-on support to management processes
- Practical workplace learning aligned to DHET standards
Management Assistant – Internship Programme (4 Posts)
- Reference Number: MTC/CHIETA-M2/2026
- Duration: 24 months
- Stipend: R4 900 per month
Qualification Required:
- National Diploma in Management Assistant
What You’ll Gain:
- Professional office administration experience
- Communication, coordination, and record-keeping skills
- Real-world departmental and executive support
Public Management – Internship Programme (4 Posts)
- Reference Number: MTC/CHIETA-P3/2026
- Duration: 24 months
- Stipend: R4 900 per month
Qualification Required:
- National Diploma in Public Management
What You’ll Gain:
- Exposure to public sector operations and governance
- Understanding of compliance and service delivery systems
- Foundation for careers in government and municipalities
Human Resource Management – Internship Programme (3 Posts)
- Reference Number: MTC/CHIETA-H4/2026
- Duration: 24 months
- Stipend: R4 900 per month
Qualification Required:
- National Diploma in Human Resource Management
What You’ll Gain:
- Experience in HR administration and recruitment support
- Exposure to labour relations and HR compliance
- Practical workplace learning required for HR career progression
Duties and Responsibilities
Interns will perform duties assigned by their supervisor or mentor, aligned with:
- Developmental requirements of their qualification
- DHET workplace learning standards
- Institutional operational needs
This ensures the internship contributes meaningfully to skills development and qualification completion.
Documents Required (Very Important)
Applications must be submitted as ONE single PDF document containing:
- Recently updated comprehensive CV
- Certified or clear copy of South African ID
- Copy of National Diploma certificate
- Copy of Matric or NCV Level 4 certificate
❌ No images are allowed
❌ Unclear or incomplete documents will result in automatic disqualification
How to Apply
Click here to apply for Mthashana TVET College & CHIETA Internship Programmes 2026
📧 Email your application to: applications@mthashana.edu.za
Application Steps:
- Prepare all required documents
- Merge documents into one single PDF file
- Clearly name your PDF (e.g. Name_Surname_MTCCHIETA2026.pdf)
- Use the correct reference number in the email subject line
- Submit your application before 30 January 2026 at 13:00
📌 Only email applications will be considered
📌 Hand-delivered or faxed applications will not be accepted
Why This Internship Matters
If you hold a National Diploma and need workplace exposure to complete your qualification, strengthen your CV, or transition into employment, this CHIETA-funded internship offers a credible, structured, and paid pathway into the world of work within the TVET and public education environment.
Apply early and apply correctly.
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Mthashana TVET College, in partnership with CHIETA, invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for fully funded Internship Programmes 2026. 24-month internships with a R4 900 monthly stipend. Closing date: 30 January 2026.