Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone (RBIDZ) is inviting applications for exciting Internship Opportunities 2026 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal.
These internships are designed to equip unemployed graduates with practical workplace skills and real-world experience to prepare them for the job market.
Enterprise Development Intern (Richards Bay)
Reference Number: RBIDZ 68
Duration: 1 – 2 Years
Salary: Market Related
Work Level: Student / Graduate
Location: Richards Bay
Purpose of the Internship
The successful candidate will gain experience in enterprise development support, administration, SMME engagement, and investor support services.
Key Training Areas & Responsibilities
- Prepare business correspondence and records
- Support business communication and documentation
- Capture SMME information on CRM systems
- Compile attendance registers and compliance data
- Manage document archiving and filing
- Coordinate meetings and scheduling
- Take minutes and distribute approved reports
- Provide information to SMME clients
- Support enterprise development activities and exhibitions
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12
- Certificate in Entrepreneurship
- National Diploma in Small Business Management or Supply Chain Management (Advantageous)
- Must be unemployed
- No prior internship experience
- Must be between ages 20 – 35
2️⃣ Investment Promotions Intern (Richards Bay)
Reference Number: RBIDZ 67
Duration: 1 – 2 Years
Salary: Market Related
Work Level: Student / Graduate
Location: Richards Bay
Purpose of the Internship
This internship focuses on investment promotion, business development support, and investor relations.
Key Training Areas & Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and secretarial support
- Respond to investor enquiries
- Update investment pipelines and leads
- Arrange meetings and boardroom bookings
- Compile reports and take meeting minutes
- Coordinate travel and investor site visits
- Assist with exhibitions and promotional events
- Assist in linking investors to DFIs and incentives
- Support environmental review and compliance meetings
- Host incoming business delegations
Minimum Requirements
- National Diploma or Degree in:
- Marketing
- Business Management
- Economics
- Development Studies
- Must be unemployed
- No prior internship experience
- Must be between ages 20 – 35
Important Conditions
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens
- Be unemployed at the time of application
- Not have completed any previous internship
- Meet the age requirement (20 – 35 years)
Why Apply for RBIDZ Internships?
These internships provide:
- Practical exposure in enterprise development and investment promotion
- Experience within a Special Economic Zone environment
- Opportunities to work with investors, SMMEs, and development agencies
- Valuable workplace skills development
RBIDZ plays a key role in driving economic growth, attracting investment, and supporting industrial development in KwaZulu-Natal.
How to Apply
Apply online through the official RBIDZ careers portal:
Search using the relevant reference number (RBIDZ 68 or RBIDZ 67) and submit your application before the closing date (if specified on the portal).