The Mpumalanga Regional Training Trust (MRTT), in partnership with ETDP SETA Mpumalanga Province, invites suitably qualified graduates to apply for seven Graduate Internship Programme opportunities for 2026.
Internship Application Closing Date: 04 September 2026
Internship Locations: Emalahleni and Mbombela, Mpumalanga, South Africa
MRTT Graduate Internship Programme 2026
The Mpumalanga Regional Training Trust is offering a 24-month internship programme funded in partnership with ETDP SETA.
The programme is aimed at graduates who need practical workplace exposure after completing a relevant Diploma, Degree or Advanced Diploma.
Successful participants are expected to commence the programme on:
01 October 2026
Monthly stipends range from:
R6,000 to R7,500
depending on the position and qualification level.
Internship Programme Overview
Organisation: Mpumalanga Regional Training Trust
Partner: ETDP SETA Mpumalanga Province
Programme: Graduate Internship Programme 2026
Number of Opportunities: 7
Duration: 24 months
Starting Date: 01 October 2026
Locations: Emalahleni and Mbombela
Stipend: R6,000 or R7,500 per month
Closing Date: 04 September 2026
Application Methods: Email, post or hand delivery
Fax Applications: Not accepted
Available Internship Opportunities
| Position | Ref | Posts | Location | Qualification | Stipend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finance Administrator | FA2026 | 1 | Emalahleni | NQF 6 finance-related National Diploma | R6,000 pm |
| Human Resources & Administration | HR2026 | 1 | Emalahleni | NQF 7 Degree/Advanced Diploma in HR Management-related field | R7,500 pm |
| Legal Administrator | LA2026 | 1 | Emalahleni | NQF 7 Degree/Advanced Diploma in Legal Studies | R7,500 pm |
| Project Management | PM2026 | 1 | Emalahleni | NQF 7 Degree/Advanced Diploma in Project Management | R7,500 pm |
| Assessor: Hospitality/Culinary Studies | A2026 | 2 | Mbombela | NQF 6 National Diploma in Hospitality Management or Culinary Arts | R6,000 pm |
| Risk Management & Audit | RM2026 | 1 | Emalahleni | NQF 6 in Accounting, Internal Auditing or Risk Management | R6,000 pm |
Total: 7 Posts
Finance Administrator Internship – X1 Post
Reference: FA2026
Location: Emalahleni
Stipend: R6,000 per month
Applicants must have:
- National Senior Certificate / Grade 12.
- National Diploma in a finance-related qualification at NQF Level 6.
Key performance areas include:
- Debtors.
- Creditors.
- Assets.
- Revenue.
- Expenditure.
- Project administration.
Human Resources and Administration Internship – X1 Post
Reference: HR2026
Location: Emalahleni
Stipend: R7,500 per month
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12.
- Degree or Advanced Diploma in a Human Resources Management-related qualification at NQF Level 7.
Key performance areas include:
- HR generalist functions.
- Labour relations.
- Payroll.
- Human resource development.
- Project administration.
Legal Administrator Internship – X1 Post
Reference: LA2026
Location: Emalahleni
Stipend: R7,500 per month
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12.
- Degree or Advanced Diploma in Legal Studies at NQF Level 7.
Key performance areas include:
- Handling legal queries.
- Providing support on legal matters.
- Providing secretarial assistance to Board Committees.
- Document management.
- Maintaining registers and filing systems.
- Assisting with ad hoc company secretarial matters.
Project Management Internship – X1 Post
Reference: PM2026
Location: Emalahleni
Stipend: R7,500 per month
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12.
- Degree or Advanced Diploma in Project Management at NQF Level 7.
Key performance areas include:
- Providing project direction and roadmaps.
- Resource allocation.
- Improving project performance.
- Monitoring and evaluation.
- Supporting stakeholder satisfaction.
Assessor: Hospitality and/or Culinary Studies – X2 Posts
Reference: A2026
Location: Mbombela
Stipend: R6,000 per month
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12.
- National Diploma in Hospitality Management or Culinary Arts at NQF Level 6.
A:
Facilitator/Assessor Certificate
will be an added advantage.
Key performance areas include:
- Planning assessments according to assessment requirements.
- Preparing learners for assessments.
- Working within budget restrictions.
- Assessing learners.
- Providing feedback.
Risk Management and Audit Internship – X1 Post
Reference: RM2026
Location: Emalahleni
Stipend: R6,000 per month
Applicants must hold an NQF Level 6 qualification in:
- Accounting.
- Internal Auditing.
- Risk Management.
Key performance areas include:
- Identifying and updating risks.
- Maintaining the risk register.
- Conducting basic risk assessments.
- Supporting control reviews under supervision.
- Assisting internal and external audit teams.
- Participating in sample testing.
- Reviewing files.
- Gathering audit evidence.
- Drafting working papers and findings memoranda.
Internship Duration and Stipend
The MRTT Graduate Internship Programme runs for:
24 months
The programme is expected to start on:
01 October 2026
The advertised stipends are:
R6,000 per month for the applicable NQF Level 6 opportunities.
R7,500 per month for the applicable NQF Level 7 opportunities.
Applicants should use the stipend specifically stated for the position they are applying for.
Required Application Documents
Applicants must submit:
- Recently updated comprehensive CV.
- Recently certified copies of all qualifications.
- Senior Certificate.
- ID document.
- Fully completed and signed application form.
Applications that do not contain all required documentation may not be considered.
How to Apply for MRTT & ETDP SETA Graduate Internships 2026
Applications may be submitted by email to:
Click here to apply for MRTT & ETDP SETA Graduate Internships 2026
Email:
Applicants must quote the reference number and location of the position they are applying for.
For example, use the actual reference and location of your chosen vacancy rather than copying a generic example.
Postal Applications
Applications may also be posted to:
Mpumalanga Regional Training Trust
Private Bag X7288
Emalahleni
1035
Hand-Delivered Applications
Applications may be hand delivered to:
N4 Schonland Drive
No. 5 Moses Kotane Street
Ferrobank
Emalahleni
1035
Fax applications will not be accepted.
Internship Application Closing Date
Applications close on:
04 September 2026
Applicants should submit complete applications before the deadline.
Important Application Notes
- Seven internship opportunities are available.
- The programme runs for 24 months.
- The starting date is 01 October 2026.
- Placements are in Emalahleni and Mbombela.
- Stipends range from R6,000 to R7,500 per month.
- Qualification requirements differ by position.
- The Hospitality/Culinary Assessor posts have a Facilitator/Assessor Certificate as an added advantage, not a stated compulsory requirement.
- Applications may be emailed, posted or hand delivered.
- Fax applications are not accepted.
- Applicants should quote the correct position reference and location.
- Applications close on 04 September 2026.