If you are an unemployed South African graduate looking for structured workplace experience in 2026, several major public institutions and state entities are currently accepting applications.
Below are 5 top graduate internship programmes closing between 06 and 14 March 2026. Apply as soon as possible to avoid missing the deadlines.
Rand Water Graduate Internships 2026
Rand Water invites South African unemployed graduates to apply for the Graduate Internship Programme 2026.
Internship Application Closing Date: 09 March 2026
Internship Location: Rietvlei Site, Glenvista, Gauteng, South Africa
This programme offers structured professional exposure within South Africa’s water and infrastructure sector.
Click here to apply for Rand Water Graduate Internships 2026:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/rand-water-graduate-internships-2026/
SANParks & CATHSSETA Internships 2026
South African National Parks (SANParks), in partnership with Culture Arts Tourism Hospitality and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority (CATHSSETA), invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for the 2026 Internship Programme.
Two 12-month paid programmes are available:
- Groenkloof National Park & SANBI Pretoria (Gauteng) – Closing 06 March 2026
- Cape Region (Agulhas, Table Mountain & Tankwa Karoo National Parks) – Closing 09 March 2026
Click here to apply:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/sanparks-cathsseta-internships-2026/
Sasol Foundation Graduate Internships 2026
Sasol Limited invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for the Sasol Foundation Graduate Internship Programme 2026 (x22 posts).
Internship Application Closing Date: 10 March 2026
Internship Locations: Secunda, Sasolburg and Sandton, South Africa
This programme offers structured industry exposure within one of South Africa’s leading energy and chemicals companies.
Click here to apply:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/sasol-foundation-graduate-internships-2026/
Mpumalanga Treasury & FASSET Graduate Internships 2026/27
The Mpumalanga Provincial Treasury, in partnership with Finance and Accounting Services Sector Education and Training Authority (FASSET), invites unemployed graduates to apply for the Graduate Internship Programme 2026/27.
Internship Application Closing Date: 13 March 2026 at 23:59
Internship Location: Mpumalanga Provincial Treasury Head Office, Mpumalanga
This programme focuses on finance, auditing and public sector governance experience.
Click here to apply:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/mpumalanga-treasury-fasset-graduate-internships-2026/
Public Protector South Africa Internships 2026
Public Protector South Africa has officially opened applications for its 24-Month Internship Programme 2026.
Programme Duration: 24 Months
Location: Head Office (Pretoria) and Provincial Offices
Closing Date: 14 March 2026 at 16:30
This internship provides exposure in governance, investigations, finance, research and compliance within a constitutional institution.
Click here to apply:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/public-protector-south-africa-internships-2026/
Final Reminder
All these internships close between 06 March and 14 March 2026.
If you qualify, apply immediately. Graduate internships provide:
- Structured workplace training
- Monthly stipends
- Public and private sector exposure
- Strong CV enhancement
- Improved long-term employability
Do not wait until the last day. Prepare your documents and submit your application as soon as possible.