Elangeni TVET College, in partnership with ETDP SETA, invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for five Graduate Internship opportunities for 2026.
Internship Application Closing Date: 28 July 2026 at 13:00
Internship Location: Elangeni TVET College Central Office, Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Elangeni TVET College Graduate Internship Programme 2026
Elangeni TVET College and ETDP SETA are offering unemployed graduates an opportunity to gain practical workplace experience through a 24-month internship programme.
Successful applicants will undergo structured on-the-job development in technical, professional and public-service skills related to their qualifications.
The programme is aimed at graduates aged between 18 and 35 who hold a relevant NQF Level 6 diploma and have not yet gained formal work experience.
Internship Programme Overview
Organisation: Elangeni TVET College
Partner: ETDP SETA
Programme: Graduate Internship Programme 2026
Number of opportunities: Five
Centre: Central Office
Contract duration: 24 months
Monthly stipend: R6 000
Commencement date: 01 August 2026
Location: Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date: 28 July 2026 at 13:00
Application method: Hand delivery or post
Available Elangeni TVET College Internships
The following internship opportunities are available:
| Qualification field | Reference number |
|---|---|
| Finance, Supply Chain Management or Public Management | HRM 08/2026 |
| Information Technology | HRM 09/2026 |
| Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism or Graphic Design | HRM 10/2026 |
| Human Resource Management | HRM 11/2026 |
A total of five graduate internship positions are available across these fields.
Applicants must quote the correct reference number on the Z83 form and application documents.
Finance, Supply Chain Management or Public Management Internship
Reference number: HRM 08/2026
Applicants must hold a diploma in one of the following fields:
- Finance
- Supply Chain Management
- Public Management
The successful intern may gain workplace exposure to financial administration, procurement, supply chain processes, records management and public-service administration.
Information Technology Internship
Reference number: HRM 09/2026
Applicants must hold a diploma in:
- Information Technology
The successful intern may gain practical experience in ICT support, hardware and software administration, user support, systems maintenance and general technical services.
Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism or Graphic Design Internship
Reference number: HRM 10/2026
Applicants must hold a diploma in one of the following fields:
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Journalism
- Graphic Design
The successful intern may gain exposure to communication, content development, marketing administration, public relations activities, media support and visual communication.
Human Resource Management Internship
Reference number: HRM 11/2026
Applicants must hold a diploma in:
- Human Resource Management
The successful intern may gain workplace experience in recruitment administration, personnel records, employee support, training coordination and general Human Resources functions.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Be between 18 and 35 years old.
- Have completed Matric.
- Hold a relevant National Diploma at NQF Level 6.
- Have no previous work experience.
- Be interested in skills development, education and training.
- Be available for the full 24-month programme.
- Submit a completed and signed New Z83 form.
- Submit a detailed Curriculum Vitae.
- Apply before the closing date and time.
A valid driver’s licence will be an added advantage.
Experience Requirement
No previous work experience is required.
The internship is specifically designed to help unemployed graduates gain workplace exposure and improve their prospects of entering the formal job market.
Competencies Required
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Customer-service skills.
- Strong verbal communication.
- Strong written communication.
- Report-writing ability.
- Good timekeeping.
- Attention to detail.
- Organisational skills.
- Professional conduct.
- Willingness to learn.
- Ability to work with others.
- General administrative ability.
- Reliability and accountability.
Internship Duration
The programme will run for:
24 months
Successful candidates are expected to begin the internship on:
01 August 2026
The programme provides temporary workplace experience and does not guarantee permanent employment after completion.
Monthly Internship Stipend
Successful diploma graduates will receive:
R6 000 per month
The advertisement does not indicate whether additional allowances or employment benefits will be provided.
Documents Required at Application Stage
Applicants must submit only:
- A completed and signed New Z83 Application Form.
- A detailed and updated Curriculum Vitae.
The Z83 form can be obtained from a Public Service department or through the South African government website.
Incomplete or unsigned applications will not be considered.
Documents Required from Shortlisted Candidates
Certified supporting documents must not be included with the initial application unless requested.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of:
- South African identity document.
- Senior Certificate or Matric certificate.
- Highest relevant qualification.
- Driver’s licence, where applicable.
- Other documents requested by Human Resources.
These documents must be submitted to Human Resources on or before the interview date after official communication.
How to Complete the Z83 Form
Applicants should ensure that the New Z83 form:
- Is fully completed.
- Is signed and dated.
- Includes the correct position title.
- Includes the correct reference number.
- Contains accurate personal information.
- Includes current contact details.
- Is accompanied by a detailed CV.
Failure to complete or sign the form may result in automatic disqualification.
How to Apply for Elangeni TVET College Graduate Internships 2026
Applications must be submitted by post or hand delivery.
Postal applications should be addressed to:
The Deputy Principal: Corporate Services
Elangeni TVET College
Private Bag X9032
Pinetown
3610
Hand-delivery address:
Elangeni TVET College
15 Portsmouth Road
Pinetown
KwaZulu-Natal
Hand-delivered applications may be submitted from Monday to Friday between 07:30 and 16:00.
Applicants must quote the relevant reference number.
There is no online or email application method listed in the advertisement.
Internship Application Closing Date
Applications close on 28 July 2026 at 13:00.
Applications received after 13:00 on the closing date will not be considered.
Applicants using the postal application method should send their applications early enough to reach the College before the deadline.
Internship Enquiries
For enquiries, contact:
Contact person: Mr NE Mkhize
Telephone: 031 492 4363
Applicants should quote the relevant internship reference number when making enquiries.
Selection and Verification Process
Suitable candidates may be subjected to personnel suitability checks, including:
- Criminal-record checks.
- Citizenship verification.
- Credit-record checks.
- Qualification verification.
- Employment-history verification.
- Reference checks.
- Other screening required by the College.
Applicants must provide complete and truthful information.
Employment Equity
Elangeni TVET College is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative-action employment practices.
Appointments will be made in line with the College’s approved Employment Equity Plan.
Preference may be given to candidates whose appointment will improve representation in terms of:
- Race
- Gender
- Disability
The College reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Application Outcome
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates.
Applicants who have not been contacted within eight weeks after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Important Application Advice
Before submitting the application, confirm that:
- You are between 18 and 35 years old.
- You are a South African citizen.
- You hold a relevant NQF Level 6 diploma.
- You have no previous work experience.
- You selected the correct reference number.
- Your New Z83 form is fully completed.
- Your Z83 form is signed and dated.
- Your CV is detailed and updated.
- You have not attached unnecessary certified documents at the initial stage.
- Your application will reach the College before 13:00 on 28 July 2026.