South African graduates and students looking for workplace experience are encouraged to apply for internship and graduate programme opportunities closing between 25 and 30 September 2026.
Internship Application Closing Dates: 25–30 September 2026
Internship Locations: Various locations across South Africa
The opportunities currently listed on the StudentRoom internships platform include programmes at Fraser Alexander, FAIS Ombud, Sanlam, Office of the Chief Justice, Eskom, UBS, Public Investment Corporation, Momentum and GIBB. They cover fields such as Human Resources, Office Administration, Finance, Investments, Engineering, Data, Artificial Intelligence, Supply Chain Management, Law, Risk Management and Business Administration. (StudentRoom.co.za)
Applicants should pay particular attention to the closing date for each programme because some applications close as early as 25 September 2026.
Internship Opportunities and Closing Dates
| Organisation | Programme | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|
| Fraser Alexander | HR Graduate Programme – X2 Posts | 25 September 2026 |
| FAIS Ombud | Client Care Graduate Internship | 25 September 2026 |
| Transnet Engineering | Young Professional-in-Training Programme | 25 September 2026 |
| Sanlam | Data, AI and Engineering Academy | 27 September 2026 |
| Office of the Chief Justice | Graduate Internships – X29 Posts | 28 September 2026 |
| Eskom | Environmental Management Graduate in Training | 29 September 2026 |
| Eskom | Procurement & Supply Chain Graduate in Training | 29 September 2026 |
| UBS | Off-Cycle Internship Programme | 30 September 2026 |
| Public Investment Corporation | Graduate Development Programme | 30 September 2026 |
| Momentum | Facilities Internship | 30 September 2026 |
| GIBB | YES Programme – Multiple Graduate Opportunities | 30 September 2026 |
The dates above reflect opportunities identified from StudentRoom’s current internship listings and individual programme pages. (StudentRoom.co.za)
1. Fraser Alexander HR Graduate Internships 2026 – X2 Posts
Fraser Alexander invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for two Human Resources Graduate Programme opportunities in Gauteng.
Graduate Programme Application Closing Date: 25 September 2026
Graduate Programme Location: Gauteng, South Africa
Number of Posts: X2
Reference Number: FA-1679
Applicants must have a BA/BCom Honours in Human Resources Management or Social Sciences. Candidates must be unemployed graduates, must not have previously been employed or participated in a similar graduate programme, and should be prepared for deployment where required by the business. (StudentRoom.co.za)
The programme provides exposure to areas including recruitment and selection, HR administration, labour relations, employee benefits, HR information systems, analytics and reporting.
Click here to apply for Fraser Alexander HR Graduate Internships 2026
2. FAIS Ombud Client Care Graduate Internship 2026
The Ombud for Financial Services Providers (FAIS Ombud) invites suitably qualified South African graduates to apply for its Client Care Graduate Internship Programme 2026.
Internship Application Closing Date: 25 September 2026
Internship Location: Pretoria East, Gauteng
Duration: 12 months
Reference Number: REC26-07
Applicants need an Office Administration Diploma at NQF Level 6. The programme provides practical experience within the Client Care Department, including exposure to the registration and assessment of complaints submitted against financial service providers. (StudentRoom.co.za)
Click here to apply for FAIS Ombud Client Care Graduate Internship 2026
3. Transnet Young Professional-in-Training Graduate Programme 2026
Transnet Engineering invites recently qualified South African graduates to apply for the Young Professional-in-Training (YPT) Graduate Programme 2026.
Graduate Programme Application Closing Date: 25 September 2026
Graduate Programme Location: Pretoria, Germiston, Bloemfontein, Durban, Ermelo and other Transnet Engineering locations
Programme Duration: 24 months
The programme gives graduates structured workplace experience, including participation in projects, workshops and learning activities while working alongside experienced Transnet employees. (StudentRoom.co.za)
Click here to apply for Transnet Young Professional-in-Training Graduate Programme 2026
4. Sanlam Data, AI and Engineering Graduate Programme 2027
Sanlam invites soon-to-be and recent graduates to apply for its Data, AI and Engineering Academy Accelerated Development Programme 2027.
Graduate Programme Application Closing Date: 27 September 2026
Graduate Programme Location: South Africa
Programme Duration: 13 months
The programme targets graduates interested in careers involving Data, Artificial Intelligence, Analytics, Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Finance, Actuarial Science and Engineering. No previous professional work experience is required, although applicants with more than 12 months of related post-university professional experience may not meet the programme criteria. (StudentRoom.co.za)
A notable feature is that successful candidates are appointed on a permanent employment basis from the start while completing the 13-month development programme. (StudentRoom.co.za)
Click here to apply for Sanlam Accelerated Development Programme 2027
5. Office of the Chief Justice Internships 2027 – X29 Posts
The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for 29 Graduate Internship Programme opportunities for 2027–2029.
Internship Application Closing Date: 28 September 2026
Internship Location: Midrand, Pretoria, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Free State, Mpumalanga and Northern Cape
Number of Posts: X29
Programme Duration: 24 months
The internships run from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029 and include opportunities in Finance, Human Resources, Law, Risk Management, Public Administration, Business Administration and related disciplines. (StudentRoom.co.za)
Applicants must use the correct reference number for the position they are applying for, and a separate application is required for each internship position. (StudentRoom.co.za)
Click here to apply for Office of the Chief Justice Internships 2027 – X29 Posts
6. Eskom Environmental Management Graduate in Training 2026
Eskom invites suitably qualified unemployed graduates to apply for its Graduate in Training – Environmental Management opportunity.
Graduate Programme Application Closing Date: 29 September 2026
Applicants must have a fully completed Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Management. (StudentRoom.co.za)
This opportunity forms part of Eskom’s wider 2026/2027 Graduate in Training intake covering several professional disciplines.
Click here to view and apply for Eskom Graduate in Training opportunities
7. Eskom Procurement and Supply Chain Graduate in Training 2026
Eskom is also recruiting graduates for its Procurement and Supply Chain Management Graduate in Training opportunity.
Graduate Programme Application Closing Date: 29 September 2026
Applicants need a completed degree in one of the following areas:
- Transport
- Commerce
- Logistics
- Supply Chain Management
Applicants should check the individual Eskom vacancy before applying because requirements and closing dates differ between the company’s Graduate in Training positions. (StudentRoom.co.za)
Click here to apply for Eskom Graduate in Training opportunities 2026
8. UBS Off-Cycle Internship Programme 2026/2027
UBS invites qualifying final-year students and recent graduates to apply for its Off-Cycle Internship Programme 2026/2027 within the Global Markets Distribution team.
Internship Application Closing Date: 30 September 2026
Internship Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Duration: 12 months
Applicants should be in their final year or have graduated within one year of starting the internship. Candidates should be completing or have recently completed an Honours or Master’s Degree in a STEM field, Finance or Economics, with a strong academic record. (StudentRoom.co.za)
Interns will gain exposure to financial markets, advisory services, cash equities, derivatives, structured solutions, equity financing and client relationship management.
Click here to apply for UBS Off-Cycle Internships 2026/2027
9. Public Investment Corporation Graduate Internships 2026/2027
The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) invites graduates to apply for its Graduate Development Programme 2026/2027.
Internship Application Closing Date: 30 September 2026
Internship Location: South Africa
Applicants must have completed or be studying towards at least an NQF Level 7 qualification and should have a minimum overall academic average of 60%. (StudentRoom.co.za)
Opportunities include areas such as Listed Equities, Unlisted Investments and Fixed Income, with relevant qualifications including Finance, Investment, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Actuarial Science and Mathematics. (StudentRoom.co.za)
Application Email: picgraduate@pic.gov.za
Click here to apply for PIC Graduate Internships 2026/2027
10. Momentum Facilities Internship 2026/2027
Momentum invites qualifying graduates to apply for the Facilities Internship Programme 2026/2027.
Internship Application Closing Date: 30 September 2026
Applicants should have a National Diploma or Degree in:
- Engineering
- Built Environment
- Facilities Management
- Project Management
- A related qualification
The Facilities Internship is the Momentum opportunity in the current listing with a 30 September deadline; several other programmes included in the same Momentum intake closed earlier in September. (StudentRoom.co.za)
Click here to apply for Momentum Facilities Internship 2026/2027
11. GIBB YES Programme 2026 – Multiple Graduate Opportunities
GIBB invites unemployed South African youth to apply for several YES Programme opportunities in engineering, project administration, business administration and supply chain-related fields.
Internship Application Closing Date: 30 September 2026
Internship Locations: Johannesburg, Durban and Thabazimbi, South Africa
Current opportunities listed with the 30 September deadline include Civil Engineering across several disciplines, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering – Mining & Power, Project Administration and Business Administration/Supply Chain. (StudentRoom.co.za)
Most placements are 12-month fixed-term opportunities. General eligibility includes being a South African citizen aged 18–35, unemployed and not having previously participated as a YES beneficiary, while each position has its own qualification requirements. (StudentRoom.co.za)
Click here to apply for GIBB YES Programme opportunities 2026
Apply Before the Closing Dates
Applicants should not wait until 30 September to apply for every opportunity. Several programmes in this roundup close earlier, beginning with Fraser Alexander, FAIS Ombud and Transnet on 25 September, followed by Sanlam on 27 September, the Office of the Chief Justice on 28 September and selected Eskom opportunities on 29 September 2026. (StudentRoom.co.za)
Before applying, check the qualification requirements, closing date and required supporting documents on the individual opportunity page.
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Internships closing between 25 and 30 September 2026 are available at Fraser Alexander, FAIS Ombud, Transnet, Sanlam, OCJ, Eskom, UBS, PIC, Momentum and GIBB. Check requirements and apply before the deadlines.