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 the Education, Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority are offering five internship opportunities to unemployed graduates.
Successful applicants will be appointed for 24 months and will receive on-the-job development training in relevant technical, professional and public-service skills.
The programme is intended to help graduates gain practical experience and improve their chances of entering the formal job market.
The internships are based at the Elangeni TVET College Central Office in Pinetown.
Internship Programme Overview
Employer: 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
Minimum qualification: Diploma at NQF Level 6
Experience required: No previous work experience
Age requirement: 18 to 35 years
Commencement date: 01 August 2026
Location: Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date: 28 July 2026 at 13:00
Application method: Postal or hand delivery
Available Graduate Internship Fields
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 |
Applicants must quote the correct reference number for the internship field they are applying for.
Finance, Supply Chain and Public Management Internship
Reference number: HRM 08/2026
Applicants must have completed a Diploma at NQF Level 6 in one of the following fields:
- Finance
- Supply Chain Management
- Public Management
Successful graduates may receive workplace exposure in financial administration, procurement, supply-chain processes, public-sector administration, records management and reporting.
Information Technology Internship
Reference number: HRM 09/2026
Applicants must have completed:
- A Diploma in Information Technology at NQF Level 6.
The internship may provide practical exposure to technical support, computer systems, information management, user support, software, hardware and general ICT administration.
Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism and Graphic Design Internship
Reference number: HRM 10/2026
Applicants must have completed a Diploma at NQF Level 6 in one of the following fields:
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Journalism
- Graphic Design
Successful candidates may gain experience in communication, marketing support, content development, media liaison, public relations, graphic design and stakeholder engagement.
Human Resource Management Internship
Reference number: HRM 11/2026
Applicants must have completed:
- A Diploma in Human Resource Management at NQF Level 6.
The successful intern may gain practical exposure to recruitment administration, employee records, training coordination, performance management, personnel administration and other Human Resources functions.
Monthly Internship Stipend
Successful graduates will receive:
R6 000 per month
The stipend will be paid for the duration of the 24-month internship contract.
The advertisement does not mention additional benefits.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Be between 18 and 35 years old.
- Have completed Matric.
- Have completed a relevant Diploma at NQF Level 6.
- Be unemployed graduates.
- Meet the qualification requirements for the selected internship.
- Be interested in skills development, education and training.
- Be available to start on 01 August 2026.
- Submit a complete and signed application before the closing time.
No previous work experience is required.
Driver’s Licence
A valid driver’s licence will be an added advantage.
Applicants who have a driver’s licence should include it in their CV.
A certified copy of the licence will only be required from shortlisted candidates where necessary.
Required Competencies
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Customer-service skills.
- Good verbal communication.
- Good written communication.
- Report-writing ability.
- Timekeeping.
- General administrative skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Reliability.
- Professional conduct.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Willingness to learn.
Documents Required at Application Stage
Applications must include only:
- A completed and signed new Z83 application form.
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
Applicants should not attach certified copies of qualifications or identity documents at the initial application stage unless specifically instructed otherwise.
Documents Required from Shortlisted Candidates
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 required.
These documents must be submitted to Human Resources on or before the interview date after communication from the College.
How to Complete the Z83 Form
Applicants must use the new Z83 application form.
The form must be:
- Fully completed.
- Signed by the applicant.
- Dated.
- Completed with accurate personal information.
- Completed with the correct internship title.
- Completed with the correct reference number.
Incomplete or unsigned applications will not be considered.
How to Apply for Elangeni TVET College Graduate Internships 2026
Applications must be addressed to:
The Deputy Principal: Corporate Services
Applicants may submit applications by post or hand delivery.
Postal Address
Elangeni TVET College
Private Bag X9032
Pinetown
3610
Hand-Delivery Address
Elangeni TVET College
15 Portsmouth Road
Pinetown
KwaZulu-Natal
Hand-delivered applications will be accepted from Monday to Friday between:
07:30 and 16:00
Applicants must quote the relevant reference number on the Z83 form and application.
Click here to download the new Z83 application form
Internship Application Closing Date
Applications close on 28 July 2026 at 13:00.
Applications received after 13:00 may not be considered.
Applicants using postal delivery should allow sufficient time for their applications to reach the College before the deadline.
Internship Commencement Date
The internships are expected to begin on:
01 August 2026
Applicants should be available to start on this date.
Recruitment 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.
Providing incorrect or misleading information may result in disqualification.
Employment Equity
Elangeni TVET College is committed to equal employment opportunities and affirmative action.
Appointments will be made in accordance with the College’s approved Employment Equity Plan.
Preference may be given to candidates whose appointment will improve representation in terms of race, gender and disability.
The College reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Application Outcome
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
Applicants who have not been contacted within eight weeks after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Internship Enquiries
For enquiries, contact:
Contact person: Mr NE Mkhize
Telephone: 031 492 4363
Applicants should mention the relevant internship reference number when making enquiries.
Important Application Advice
Before submitting your application, confirm that:
- You are between 18 and 35 years old.
- You are a South African citizen.
- You have completed Matric.
- You hold a relevant Diploma at NQF Level 6.
- Your qualification matches the selected internship.
- You have quoted the correct reference number.
- The new Z83 form is fully completed and signed.
- Your detailed CV is attached.
- You have not attached unnecessary certified documents at the initial stage.
- Your application reaches the College before 13:00 on 28 July 2026.
About Elangeni TVET College
Elangeni TVET College is a public Technical and Vocational Education and Training institution in KwaZulu-Natal.
The College provides vocational, occupational and skills-development programmes aimed at preparing students for employment, entrepreneurship and further education.