If you are an unemployed graduate or final-year student looking to secure workplace experience in 2026, this is your critical window. Several top internships, graduate programmes and trainee opportunities across government, state-owned entities, multinationals and private companies are closing between 03 and 06 February 2026.
Below is a carefully curated list of must-apply opportunities, with closing dates, locations and direct application links.
Eskom – Graduate in Training Programmes 2026
Eskom invites qualified unemployed graduates to apply for its Graduate in Training and Engineer in Training programmes, offering structured workplace exposure across its operations.
Programme: Graduate in Training – Business Enablement (Re-advert)
Reference: eskom_000145
Location: Western Cape
Contract Type: Internship
Remuneration: Market-related
Closing Date: 03 February 2026
Apply here:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/eskom-graduate-in-training-programmes-2026/
Clover – Pro-Star Young Professional Development Programme 2026
Clover is offering 35 positions under its Pro-Star Young Professional Development Programme, targeting graduates and diploma holders nationwide.
Positions Available: 35
Reference: CLO260120-5
Location: National (multiple sites)
Programme Type: Graduate / Internship
Closing Date: 03 February 2026
Apply here:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/35-x-clover-pro-star-young-professional-development-programme-2026/
Nkomazi Local Municipality – EPWP Youth Internships 2026
In partnership with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Nkomazi Municipality has opened EPWP Youth Graduate Internships for unemployed youth.
Programme Type: EPWP Youth Internships
Location: Four regions within Nkomazi Local Municipality
Closing Date: 04 February 2026 at 16h00
Apply here:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/nkomazi-municipality-epwp-youth-internships-2026/
East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) – Graduate Internships 2026
ELIDZ has announced a 24-month Graduate / Post-Qualification Internship Programme targeting scarce and high-impact skills.
Duration: 24 Months
Fields: Engineering, Science, IT, SCM, Safety, Research, Records Management
Location: East London (Buffalo City Metro)
Closing Date: 04 February 2026
Apply here:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/east-london-industrial-development-zone-elidz-internships-2026/
BDO South Africa – YES Internships 2026
BDO invites unemployed youth to apply for the YES Internship Programme within People & Culture (Learning & Development).
Reference: BDO-2059
Duration: 12-month fixed-term contract
Location: Illovo, Johannesburg
Positions: 1
Closing Date: 05 February 2026
Apply here:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/bdo-south-africa-yes-internships-2026/
Roche – Commercial Graduate Programme 2026
Roche is offering a 24-month rotational Commercial Graduate Programme designed for future business and healthcare leaders.
Contract Duration: 24 Months
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Closing Date: 05 February 2026
Apply here:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/roche-commercial-graduate-internships-2026/
Shelly Beach Hospital – General Administration Internships 2026
Shelly Beach Hospital invites young South Africans to gain hands-on experience in hospital administration.
Programme: General Administration Internship
Location: Shelly Beach Hospital, KwaZulu-Natal
Closing Time: 16:00
Closing Date: 05 February 2026
Apply here:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/shelly-beach-hospital-general-administration-internships-2026/
Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) – IP Copyright & Enforcement Internships 2026
CIPC is recruiting graduates for its IP Copyright and Enforcement Graduate Internship Programme.
Posts: x2
Location: Sunnyside Office, Pretoria
Reference: IPCopyright&enforcementintern
Closing Date: 05 February 2026
Apply here:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/cipc-ip-copyright-and-enforcement-graduate-internships-2026/
Westfalia Fruit – Graduate Internships 2026
Westfalia Fruit invites unemployed graduates to apply for its 2026 Graduate Internship Programme.
Locations: Tzaneen, Johannesburg, Howick
Closing Date: 05 February 2026
Apply here:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/westfalia-fruit-graduate-internships-2026/
Department of Sport, Arts and Culture – Internships 2026
The department is offering a 24-month internship programme for unemployed graduates.
Duration: 24 Months
Stipend: R7 860.50 per month
Location: Pretoria
Closing Date: 06 February 2026 at 12h00
Apply here:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/department-of-sport-arts-and-culture-internships-2026/
South African Forestry Company Limited (SAFCOL) – YES Internships 2026
SAFCOL invites graduates and artisans to apply for its 12-month YES Internship Programme.
Duration: 12 Months
Locations: Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo
Closing Date: 06 February 2026
Apply here:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/apply-for-safcol-yes-internships-2026/
Transnet Port Terminals – Sector Specific Trainee Programme 2026
This programme develops skilled operators through hands-on port terminal training.
Duration: 12 Months
Locations: Ngqura & East London Ports
Department: TPT Operations (Eastern Cape)
Closing Date: 06 February 2026
Apply here:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/transnet-port-terminals-sector-specific-trainee-programme-2026/
Department of Electricity and Energy – Graduate Internships 2026
DEE invites graduates to apply for its 2026/2027 – 2027/2028 Graduate Internship Programme.
Duration: 24 Months
Stipend: R7 860.38 per month
Centre: Pretoria
Closing Date: 06 February 2026
Apply here:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/department-of-electricity-and-energy-dee-internships-2026/
Final Reminder
Most of these opportunities close within days. Late or incomplete applications are usually rejected without review.
Apply early. Prepare certified documents. Follow instructions carefully.
If you are serious about building your career in 2026, this week matters.