Durban ICC invites suitably qualified South African graduates to apply for the ISO Graduate Internship Programme 2026.
Internship Application Closing Date: 31 July 2026
Internship Location: Durban ICC, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Durban ICC ISO Graduate Internship Programme 2026
The Durban International Convention Centre is inviting applications from qualified graduates interested in gaining workplace experience in ISO standards, quality management, environmental compliance and occupational health and safety.
The successful candidate will be placed within the ISO Department on a 24-month fixed-term contract.
During the programme, the graduate will support the implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of the Durban ICC’s ISO management systems while developing practical administrative, auditing and compliance skills.
Internship Programme Overview
Organisation: Durban ICC SOC Ltd
Position: ISO Graduate
Department: ISO Department
Contract duration: 24 months
Monthly stipend: R5 000
Minimum qualification: National Diploma or degree
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date: 31 July 2026
Application method: Email
Purpose of the Internship
The purpose of the programme is to provide a graduate with practical workplace experience within the Durban ICC ISO Department.
The successful applicant will support the department’s daily operations and gain exposure to:
- ISO management systems
- Quality-management practices
- Document control
- Internal and external audits
- Health and safety compliance
- Environmental reporting
- Waste-management records
- Compliance meetings
- Employee ISO inductions
- General departmental administration
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Matric or Grade 12.
- A National Diploma or degree in a relevant field.
Accepted fields of study include:
- Quality Management
- Microbiology
- Safety Management
- Environmental Science
- Chemical Technology
Applicants whose qualifications do not meet the minimum requirements may be automatically disqualified.
Key Responsibilities
The successful ISO Graduate will assist with:
- Maintaining documentation for all ISO systems.
- Coordinating document-control activities.
- Distributing controlled documents.
- Tracking document-review progress.
- Preparing reports on outstanding reviews.
- Supporting internal and external audits.
- Coordinating departmental audit-readiness checks.
- Arranging ISO induction sessions for new employees.
- Compiling monthly waste-management information.
- Coordinating compliance meetings.
- Maintaining attendance registers and meeting minutes.
- Updating ISO files with the latest information.
- Processing purchase requisitions through the JDE system.
- Providing general administrative support.
ISO Document Control
A major part of the role will involve maintaining accurate and current documentation for the Durban ICC’s ISO systems.
The graduate may be required to:
- Organise controlled documents.
- Distribute approved policies and procedures.
- Remove or archive outdated versions.
- Monitor scheduled document-review dates.
- Follow up with responsible departments.
- Maintain document registers.
- Ensure that current information is available during audits.
- Report on the progress of document reviews.
Strong attention to detail will be essential because incomplete or outdated documentation may affect audit readiness and compliance.
Internal and External Audit Support
The graduate will assist the ISO Department with preparations for internal and external audits.
Responsibilities may include:
- Collecting required audit evidence.
- Organising policies, procedures and registers.
- Checking departmental files.
- Following up on missing information.
- Scheduling audit-readiness checks.
- Assisting departments before an audit.
- Recording audit actions.
- Tracking corrective measures.
- Maintaining audit-related documentation.
ISO Induction Coordination
The successful candidate will help coordinate ISO induction sessions for newly appointed employees.
This may include:
- Scheduling induction sessions.
- Preparing presentation materials.
- Sending invitations.
- Maintaining attendance registers.
- Distributing relevant ISO information.
- Filing completed induction records.
- Following up with employees who missed scheduled sessions.
Environmental and Waste Reporting
The graduate will assist with compiling information for the Durban ICC’s monthly waste inventory.
This may involve:
- Collecting waste information from departments.
- Capturing figures accurately.
- Checking records for completeness.
- Maintaining supporting documents.
- Preparing monthly waste summaries.
- Filing waste-management reports.
- Supporting environmental compliance activities.
Applicants with Environmental Science or related qualifications may find this part of the programme especially relevant.
Compliance Meeting Administration
The successful candidate will coordinate compliance meetings and ensure that proper records are maintained.
Responsibilities may include:
- Arranging meeting dates.
- Booking venues.
- Preparing agendas.
- Circulating meeting invitations.
- Recording attendance.
- Taking or distributing minutes.
- Maintaining compliance registers.
- Following up on action items.
- Filing meeting documents.
Purchase Requisitions and JDE System
The ISO Graduate will assist with purchase requisitions using the JDE system.
This may include:
- Capturing requisition information.
- Checking supporting documentation.
- Following up on approvals.
- Maintaining procurement records.
- Tracking orders.
- Assisting with departmental purchasing administration.
Previous experience with JDE is not listed as compulsory, but applicants should be willing to learn the system.
Skills and Attributes Required
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Excellent writing skills.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Good verbal communication.
- Good written communication.
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Time-management skills.
- Strategic thinking.
- Decision-making ability.
- Ethical conduct.
- Professional behaviour.
- Attention to detail.
- Accountability.
- Organisational ability.
- Ability to work accurately.
- Willingness to learn.
Microsoft Office Skills
Applicants should be able to use:
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint, where required
The successful graduate may use these programmes to prepare reports, maintain registers, compile waste inventories, communicate with departments and support presentations.
Monthly Internship Stipend
The successful ISO Graduate will receive:
R5 000 per month
The appointment will be made on a 24-month fixed-term contract.
The advertisement does not indicate whether additional benefits, allowances or permanent employment will be provided.
Internship Contract Duration
The programme will run for:
24 months
The appointment is temporary and intended to provide practical workplace exposure and professional development.
Completion of the programme does not automatically guarantee permanent employment with the Durban ICC.
Employment Equity
The Durban ICC is committed to Employment Equity.
Applications are particularly welcomed from suitably qualified Historically Disadvantaged Individuals.
Preference may be given to candidates who can assist the organisation in addressing its current employment-equity and transformation needs.
People living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Documents Applicants Should Submit
Applicants should submit:
- An updated Curriculum Vitae.
- Details of their Matric qualification.
- Details of their National Diploma or degree.
- Relevant academic and employment information.
- Any additional documents requested by the Durban ICC during the recruitment process.
The advertisement specifically requests CV submissions. Applicants should ensure that their CV clearly states:
- Their completed qualification.
- Field of study.
- Institution attended.
- Graduation date.
- Relevant ISO, quality, safety or environmental modules.
- Microsoft Office skills.
- Contact details.
How to Apply for the Durban ICC ISO Graduate Internship 2026
Applications must be submitted by email to the Durban ICC Human Resources Department.
Click here to apply for the Durban ICC ISO Graduate Internship 2026
Submit applications to:
Email: recruitment@icc.co.za
Applicants should use a clear email subject line such as:
Application for ISO Graduate Internship 2026 – Full Name
The applicant’s updated CV should be attached to the email.
Internship Application Closing Date
Applications close on 31 July 2026.
Late applications may not be considered.
Applicants should submit their CVs before the deadline and confirm that the correct document is attached before sending the email.
Application Outcome
Applicants who have not been contacted within 30 days after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Only candidates who meet the minimum requirements are likely to be considered.
Important Application Advice
Before submitting the application, confirm that:
- You have completed Grade 12.
- You hold a relevant National Diploma or degree.
- Your qualification is in Quality, Microbiology, Safety, Environmental Science or Chemical Technology.
- Your CV is updated.
- Your contact information is correct.
- Your Microsoft Office skills are included.
- Relevant ISO, safety or environmental knowledge is highlighted.
- Your CV is attached to the email.
- Your application is submitted by 31 July 2026.
About Durban ICC
Durban ICC SOC Ltd manages the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre Complex.
The complex includes:
- The International Convention Centre Durban
- The ICC Exhibition Centre
- The ICC Arena
The organisation hosts conferences, exhibitions, entertainment events, corporate functions and other large-scale events in Durban.