South African Forestry Company Limited (SAFCOL) SOC Ltd invites unemployed South African graduates and artisans to apply for its 12-month YES Internship Programme 2026. This programme offers structured workplace exposure across multiple disciplines, aimed at improving employability and supporting youth career development in the forestry and related sectors.
Internship Application Closing Date: 06 February 2026
Internship Duration: 12 Months
Internship Location: South Africa (Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo)
About SAFCOL
South African Forestry Company Limited (SAFCOL) is a state-owned enterprise responsible for the sustainable management of commercial forestry assets in South Africa. SAFCOL plays a critical role in timber production, forestry operations, environmental stewardship, rural development, and job creation, contributing meaningfully to the growth of the forestry value chain.
About the SAFCOL Internship Programme 2026
The SAFCOL YES Internship Programme is designed to provide meaningful, hands-on workplace experience to unemployed graduates and artisans who hold a National Diploma, Degree, or Trade Test Certificate from a recognised institution.
Successful interns will be placed according to organisational needs and available opportunities across SAFCOL operations.
Age Requirement: Applicants must be 35 years or younger.
Available Internship Opportunities
Finance (Debtors) Intern
Reference No: DEDT-PTA
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Qualification Required:
- Diploma or Degree in Finance
- Cost & Management Accounting
Finance (Tax & Treasury) Intern
Reference No: TAX-MBO
Location: Mbombela, Mpumalanga
Qualification Required:
- Degree in Taxation
Finance (Creditors) Intern
Reference No: CRE-MBO
Location: Mbombela, Mpumalanga
Qualification Required:
- Diploma / Degree / NHC / N-Courses in:
- Financial Management
- Accounting
- Bookkeeping
- Cost & Management Accounting
Finance (Supply Chain Management) Intern
Reference No: SCM-MBO
Location: Mbombela, Mpumalanga
Qualification Required:
- Degree or Diploma in:
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics
- Purchasing & Supply Management
- Procurement
- Operations Management
- Accounting
- Finance
Finance (Group Reporting & Budgeting) Intern
Reference No: FIN-PTA
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Qualification Required:
- Degree or Diploma in Accounting or Finance
Strategy, Planning & Commercial (Communication & Marketing) Intern
Reference No: COM-PTA
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Qualification Required:
- Degree or Diploma in Graphic Design
Human Capital Operations (Practitioner) Intern
Reference No: HC-MBO
Location: Mbombela, Mpumalanga
Qualification Required:
- Degree, National Diploma, or N6 Certificate in Human Resource Management
ICT (Support Technician) Intern
Reference No: ICT-MBO
Location: Mbombela, Mpumalanga
Qualification Required:
- Diploma in Information Technology
Property & Ecotourism (Ecotourism) Intern
Reference No: ECO-SAB
Location: Sabie, Mpumalanga
Qualification Required:
- Diploma in Tourism Management or Ecotourism Management
Learning & Development Intern
Reference No: L&D-TIM
Location: Levubu, Limpopo
Qualification Required:
- Diploma in Business Administration
- Human Resource Development
- Training
- OR Certificate in ETDP
Office of the CEO Intern
Reference No: OFF-CEO
Location: Mbombela, Mpumalanga
Qualification Required:
- N6 Diploma in Management Assistant or Business Studies
Internal Auditing Intern
Reference No: INT-AUD-MBO
Location: Mbombela, Mpumalanga
Qualification Required:
- National Diploma or BCom Degree in Internal Auditing
Internal Auditing (Forensic) Intern
Reference No: FOREN-MBO
Location: Mbombela, Mpumalanga
Qualification Required:
- National Diploma or BCom Degree in Internal Auditing or LLB
Required Documents
Applicants must submit the following:
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified copies of all qualifications
- Certified copy of a South African Identity Document
Ensure that the correct reference number is quoted in the email subject line.
How to Apply
Company: SAFCOL SOC Ltd
Closing Date: 06 February 2026
Click here to apply for SAFCOL Internship Opportunities 2026:
📧 Email your application to: interns@safcol.co.za
Why Apply for the SAFCOL Internship Programme?
This internship programme provides a valuable opportunity to gain real-world experience within a strategic state-owned enterprise that balances commercial forestry operations with environmental sustainability. Successful interns will develop industry-relevant skills while contributing to national development priorities.