Graduates looking to gain real workplace experience in the health, welfare, finance, and ICT sectors can now apply for the HWSETA Internship Opportunities 2026.
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Closing date: 14 February 2026
Internship Overview
- Organisation: HWSETA
- Programme: Graduate Internship Programme 2026
- Duration: 24 months (fixed-term contract
- Monthly stipend: R12 192.65
- Target group: Unemployed South African graduates
The Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority is offering 24-month paid internships based in Johannesburg, aimed at unemployed graduates who want to strengthen their employability through hands-on professional exposure.
These internships form part of HWSETA’s mandate to build skills, improve service delivery, and support youth development within South Africa’s health and social development sectors.
Available Internship Positions
HWSETA is inviting applications for the following internship streams:
ETQA Interns
Qualification required:
- Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Education
- Training and Development
SDP: Projects Intern
Qualification required:
- BCom Degree in:
- Project Management
- Human Resources Development
- Training and Development
- Financial Management
Learning Programme Intern
Qualification required:
- Degree in:
- Business Administration
- Project Management
- Financial Management
Finance Intern
Qualification required:
- BCom Degree in:
- Accounting
- Finance
Systems Intern
Qualification required:
- BSc in Computer Science or
- Degree in Information Technology or
- Any IT-related qualification
IT Intern
Qualification required:
- BSc Computer Science or
- BTech in IT / Information Systems
Why Apply for a HWSETA Internship?
Successful interns will benefit from:
- Exposure to a professional SETA working environment
- Practical application of academic knowledge
- Skills development aligned with the health and welfare sector
- Improved employability after programme completion
- Valuable experience in public-sector systems and processes
This programme is ideal for graduates who want to build careers in education, finance, ICT, project management, and skills development.
How to Apply
How to Apply
NB. Use the links given below to Apply
ETQA Interns
Apply Online for the ETQA Internsship Programme
SDP: Projects Intern
Apply Online for the SDP: Projects Internship Programme
Learning Programme Intern
Apply Online for the Learning Programme Internship Programme
Finance Intern
Apply Online for the Finance Internship Programme
Systems Intern
Apply Online for the Systems Internship Programme
IT Intern
Apply Online for the IT Internship Programme
Applications must be submitted according to HWSETA’s official application process. Applicants are advised to prepare the following in advance:
- Updated CV
- Certified copy of ID
- Certified copies of qualifications
- Academic transcripts
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Late or incomplete applications may not be considered.