Several South African employers and government institutions are inviting unemployed graduates and TVET students to apply for internship and workplace training opportunities closing between 28 August and 04 September 2026.
Opportunities are available at Eskom, Ekurhuleni West TVET College, Cubix, the Free State Department of Health, North West Provincial Treasury and Mpumalanga Regional Training Trust.
1. Eskom Graduate in Training Programme 2026/2027
Eskom invites suitably qualified unemployed graduates to apply for the Graduate in Training Programme 2026/2027 in various fields across South Africa.
Internship Application Closing Date: 28 August to 03 September 2026, depending on the position
Internship Location: Various Eskom operations in South Africa
Graduate opportunities are available across several professional and technical disciplines, with closing dates differing according to the specific vacancy.
Click here to apply for Eskom Graduate in Training Programme 2026/2027
2. Ekurhuleni West TVET College Internships 2026
Ekurhuleni West TVET College (EWC) invites suitably qualified graduates and TVET students to apply for internship and trainee opportunities for 2026.
Internship Application Closing Dates: 17 August and 28 August 2026
Internship Locations: Boksburg and Germiston, Gauteng, South Africa
Applicants should note that opportunities with a 17 August 2026 deadline have already closed. Candidates should check the advert for positions that close on 28 August 2026.
Click here to apply for Ekurhuleni West TVET College Internships 2026
3. Cubix Internships 2026/2027
Cubix invites suitably qualified graduates to apply for multiple Internship Programme opportunities for 2026/2027 in Durban.
Internship Application Closing Date: 04 September 2026
Internship Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Opportunities are available in fields including:
- Payroll.
- Finance.
- Human Resources.
- Data Engineering.
- Analytics and Reporting.
- Information Technology.
- Business Intelligence.
- Marketing.
- Legal.
- Facilities.
- Quality Assurance.
Click here to apply for Cubix Internships 2026/2027
4. Free State Department of Health Graduate Internships 2026 – X99 Posts
The Free State Department of Health invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for 99 Graduate Internship Programme opportunities for 2026.
Internship Application Closing Date: 04 September 2026
Internship Location: Various hospitals, district offices and health facilities across the Free State, South Africa
The programme provides opportunities in several fields, including Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, Internal Administration and other relevant disciplines.
Click here to apply for Free State Department of Health Graduate Internships 2026
5. North West Provincial Treasury & FASSET Graduate Internships 2026 – X15 Posts
The North West Provincial Treasury, in partnership with FASSET, invites qualifying unemployed South African graduates to apply for 15 Graduate Internship Programme opportunities for 2026/2028.
Internship Application Closing Date: 04 September 2026 at 16:30
Internship Location: North West Provincial Treasury, Mmabatho, North West, South Africa
The 24-month programme includes opportunities in areas such as:
- Accounting.
- Internal Auditing.
- Supply Chain Management.
- Logistics.
- Finance.
Successful interns will receive an advertised stipend of R5,833.33 per month.
Click here to apply for North West Provincial Treasury & FASSET Graduate Internships 2026
6. MRTT & ETDP SETA Graduate Internships 2026 – X7 Posts
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
Available opportunities include:
- Finance Administration.
- Human Resources and Administration.
- Legal Administration.
- Project Management.
- Hospitality/Culinary Assessor.
- Risk Management/Internal Audit.
Depending on the qualification level and position, advertised stipends range from:
R6,000 to R7,500 per month
Click here to apply for MRTT & ETDP SETA Graduate Internships 2026
Internship Closing Dates at a Glance
| Organisation | Closing Date |
|---|---|
| Eskom | 28 August – 03 September 2026 |
| Ekurhuleni West TVET College | 28 August 2026 for remaining listed opportunities |
| Cubix | 04 September 2026 |
| Free State Department of Health | 04 September 2026 |
| North West Provincial Treasury & FASSET | 04 September 2026 at 16:30 |
| MRTT & ETDP SETA | 04 September 2026 |
Who Should Apply?
These opportunities are particularly relevant to graduates and TVET students with qualifications in fields such as:
- Accounting and Finance.
- Human Resources.
- Information Technology.
- Computer Science.
- Data Science.
- Engineering.
- Supply Chain Management.
- Logistics.
- Internal Auditing.
- Public Administration.
- Marketing.
- Legal Studies.
- Project Management.
- Hospitality.
- Business Administration.
Applicants should check the individual advert carefully because eligibility requirements differ between programmes.
Important Application Advice
Before submitting an application:
- Check that your qualification matches the advertised field.
- Confirm the closing date for the specific position.
- Prepare an updated CV.
- Include certified documents where the individual advert requires them.
- Use the correct reference number where applicable.
- Follow the exact application method given in each advert.
- Apply before the closing date instead of waiting until the final hours.
The earliest remaining opportunities in this list close on 28 August 2026, while several others close on 04 September 2026.