KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (KZN EDTEA) invites unemployed graduates to apply for 138 Graduate Internship Programme opportunities for 2027–2029.
Internship Application Closing Date: 02 October 2026
Internship Location: Various locations across KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Number of Opportunities: X138
Internship Duration: 24 months
Stipend: Monthly stipend/allowance
About the KZN EDTEA Graduate Internship Programme
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs is offering a structured 24-month Graduate Internship Programme to provide unemployed graduates with practical workplace experience.
The 2027–2029 intake provides 138 opportunities across 43 advertised internship streams and placements, covering administration, finance, human resources, information technology, economics, tourism, environmental management, law, supply chain management and several other disciplines.
Applicants should apply only for positions for which their qualifications meet the stated requirements and must quote the correct reference number.
Administration Internship Opportunities
1. Office of the MEC – Office Support (X2)
Reference: MEC Office Support-27/29
Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Public Administration
Location: Dube TradePort, Durban
2. Office of the HOD – Office Support (X3)
Reference: HOD Office-27/29
Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Public Administration/Management or Business Administration/Management
Location: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
3. Risk and Integrity Management (X1)
Reference: Risk-27/29
Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Risk Management or Professional Ethics
Location: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
4. Internal Audit (X1)
Reference: IntAudit-27/29
Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Internal Auditing or Risk Management
Location: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
Governance and Strategy Management Internships
5. Monitoring and Evaluation (X2)
Reference: M&E-27/29
Qualification: Postgraduate qualification in Monitoring and Evaluation; Degree in Social Science
Location: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
6. Public Entities Oversight (X3)
Reference: PublicEnt-27/29
Qualification: Degree in Law/LLB, Diploma in Public Management or Diploma in Accounting
Location: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
7. Strategic Planning (X2)
Reference: Strat-27/29
Qualification: Postgraduate qualification in Development Studies, Public Policy, Town and Regional Planning or related Social Science/Research field
Location: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
8. Intergovernmental Relations (X1)
Reference: IGR-27/29
Qualification: Degree in Social Science, Public Administration, Public Management, Development Studies, International Relations or Political Science
Location: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
Financial Management Internships
9. Finance (X3)
Reference: Finance-27/29
Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Accounting or Financial Management
Location: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
10. Finance – Budget (X2)
Reference: FinBudg-27/29
Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Cost and Management Accounting
Location: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
11. Asset Management (X2)
Reference: Asset-27/29
Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Financial Management, Accounting or Cost Management Accounting
Location: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
12. Supply Chain Management (X7)
Reference: SCM-27/29
Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Public Administration, Business Management, Logistics Procurement/Purchasing Management
Location: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
13. Internal Control (X1)
Reference: Internal-C27/29
Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Internal Audit or Risk Management
Location: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
Corporate Services Internships
14. Human Resource Management (X4)
Reference: HRM-27/29
Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Human Resource Management, Public Administration or related studies
Location: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
15. Employee Health and Wellness (X1)
Reference: EHW-27/29
Qualification: Degree majoring in Psychology or Postgraduate Degree/Diploma in Psychology
Location: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
16. Information Technology (X2)
Reference: IT-27/29
Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Information Technology
Location: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
17. Telecommunications (X2)
Reference: TEL-COMM-27/29
Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Information Technology
Location: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
18. Communications and Marketing (X2)
Reference: COM-27/29
Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Public Relations, Media Studies, Communication, Photography, Desktop Publishing or Videography
Location: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
19. Registry (X1)
Reference: Registry27/29
Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Social Sciences, Records Management, Archives Management or Public Management
Location: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
20. Facilities Management (X1)
Reference: Facilities-27/29
Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Public Management, Facilities Management or Property Management
Location: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
21. Fleet Management (X1)
Reference: Fleet-27/29
Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or Public Management
Location: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
Enterprise Development Internships
22. Small Business Development – Area 1 (X5)
Reference: SBD-27/29
Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Economics, Business Administration, Business Studies or Entrepreneurship
Locations: Harry Gwala, uMzinyathi, Amajuba, uThukela and Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
23. Small Business Development – Area 2 (X4)
Reference: SBD-27/29
Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Commerce or relevant qualification
Locations: Ugu, eThekwini, Head Office Pietermaritzburg and SMME Fund
Co-operatives and Economic Empowerment Internships
24. Co-operatives – Area 1 (X2)
Reference: Co-ops-27/29
Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Supply Chain and Logistics, Financial Management, Entrepreneurship or Clothing Management
Location: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
25. Co-operatives – Area 2 (X2)
Reference: Co-ops-27/29
Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Management of Co-operatives, Economics, Business Management or related qualification
Locations include: uMkhanyakude (Mkuze) and King Cetshwayo (Richards Bay)
26. Economic Empowerment (X3)
Reference: EconEmp-27/29
Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Development Studies, Policy and Development Studies, Economics, Business Administration or Finance
Location: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
Regional and Local Economic Development Internships
27. RLED – PSS/Capacity Building (X1)
Reference: RLEDPSS-27/29
Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Industrial Psychology, HRD, Development Studies, Economics or Social Science
Location: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
28. RLED – MTES (X1)
Reference: RLEDMTES-27/29
Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Development Studies, Economics, Social Science or equivalent
Location: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
Business Regulation and Consumer Protection Internships
29. Business Regulation (X2)
Reference: Reg-27/29
Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Business Management, Business Administration, Public Policy or Bachelor of Laws
Location: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
30. Consumer Protection (X7)
Reference: Consumer-27/29
Qualification: LLB
Locations: Head Office Pietermaritzburg, Durban and various district offices
Tourism Development Internships
31. Tourism Development (X6)
Reference: TOURISM27/29
Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Tourism Management or Ecotourism Management
Location: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
Trade and Sector Development Internships
32. Strategic Industrial Interventions (X5)
Reference: SII-27/29
Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Commerce (Economics), BCom Supply Chain Management and Logistics, Business Development, Development Studies, Aviation Management or Transport Economics
Location: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
33. Agribusiness/Agro Processing (X1)
Reference: Agribus-27/29
Qualification: BSc in Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness Management, Agricultural Management or equivalent
Location: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
34. Trade and Investment Promotions (X1)
Reference: Trade&Inv-27/29
Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Commerce fields such as Economics, International Trade or International Trade and Business
Location: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
35. Forestry and Furniture (X1)
Reference: Forestry-27/29
Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Forest/Wood Science or Development Studies
Location: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
36. Creative Economy (X1)
Reference: Creative-27/29
Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Arts, Marketing or Public Relations
Location: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
37. Office of the DDG (X1)
Reference: OfficeDir-27/29
Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Public Administration or Management
Location: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
Economic Research, Strategy and Planning Internships
38. District Operations Management (X13)
Reference: DistrictOfficer-27/29
Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Business Administration/Business Management, Public Administration/Public Management or equivalent
Locations: Pietermaritzburg and various KZN district offices
39. Policy and Planning (X2)
Reference: P&P-27/29
Qualification: Degree in Economics, Town and Regional Planning or Geo Information
Location: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
40. Research and Modelling (X3)
Reference: R&M-27/29
Qualification: BCom Honours in Economics or BCom Honours Engineering (Civil)
Location: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
41. Knowledge Management (X1)
Reference: Knowledge-27/29
Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Library and Information Management, Degree in Knowledge Management or equivalent
Location: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
42. Economic Analysis and Economic Impact (X2)
Reference: Economic-27/29
Qualification: BCom Degree in Economics
Location: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
43. Statistic Database (X1)
Reference: Stats-27/29
Qualification: BCom Degree in Economics or Statistics Database Management
Location: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
Environmental Management Internships X30
KZN EDTEA is also offering 30 Environmental Management internship opportunities.
Reference: Enviro-27/29
Qualification: Degree in Environmental Sciences
Placements are available across KwaZulu-Natal, including:
- Amajuba
- uMzinyathi
- uThukela
- Harry Gwala
- Ugu
- eThekwini
- uMgungundlovu
- King Cetshwayo
- uMkhanyakude
- iLembe
- Zululand
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must possess the relevant qualification specified for the internship they are applying for.
Depending on the position, qualifications may include:
- Three-year Degree at NQF Level 7.
- Advanced Diploma at NQF Level 7.
- National Diploma at NQF Level 6.
- Honours Degree/Postgraduate Diploma at NQF Level 8.
- Other relevant qualifications from recognised Universities, Universities of Technology or TVET Colleges, where applicable.
Applicants should carefully match their qualification with the specific internship and reference number before applying.
Documents Required
Applicants must submit:
- A completed and signed new Z83 Application for Employment form.
- An updated and detailed CV.
- A signed affidavit confirming that the applicant has not previously benefited from an internship programme offered by a National or Provincial Government Department or Local Government/Municipality.
Applicants must quote the correct reference number for the internship opportunity they are applying for.
How to Apply
Applications may be posted to:
Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs
Private Bag X9152
Pietermaritzburg
3200
Attention: Ms W. Mkhulise
Alternatively, applications may be hand delivered to:
Ground Floor
270 Jabu Ndlovu Street
Pietermaritzburg
3201
Applications may also be delivered to the relevant district offices listed below:
- eThekwini: The Marine Building, 22 Dorothy Nyembe Street, 8th Floor, Durban.
- Ugu: 46 Bisset Street, Port Shepstone.
- Harry Gwala: 1 Northway Drive, Ixopo.
- iLembe: Albert House, Corner Link Road and R102, Stanger.
- uThukela: 20 Buckingham Street, Ladysmith.
- Amajuba: Harding Office Park, 50 Harding Street, Newcastle.
- uMzinyathi: 206 Beaconsfield Street, Entrance 3, Dundee.
- Zululand: LA Building, Prince Mangosuthu Street/King Dinuzulu Highway, Ulundi B.
- uMkhanyakude – Mkuze: ERF 60, Mzolozolo Avenue, Mkuze, 3969.
- King Cetshwayo: ERF 11637, Veldenvlei, South Ext 3, Aloe Loop Street, Richards Bay.
- uMkhanyakude – Mtubatuba: Lot 55d Kiepersol Street, Riverview Road, Mtubatuba.
Applicants are discouraged from using registered mail because the Department states that it will not accept responsibility for non-collection.
Click here to view and apply for KZN EDTEA Graduate Internships 2027–2029
Applications close on 02 October 2026.
Applicants who have not been contacted within three months after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.