If you’re an unemployed graduate looking to kickstart your career in government, municipalities or state-owned entities, this is your chance. We’ve compiled 10 must-apply internships closing by 20 February 2026. Don’t miss out — deadlines are just days away!
1. Fetakgomo Tubatse Local Municipality EPWP Internships 2026 (x299 Posts)
Fetakgomo Tubatse Local Municipality (FTLM), in partnership with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, invites applications for 299 internship opportunities under the Youth Graduate Programme implemented through the EPWP.
Closing Date: 16 February 2026
👉 Apply here:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/fetakgomo-tubatse-municipality-epwp-internships-2026-x299-posts/
2. Eskom YES Internships 2026
Eskom invites unemployed South African youth to apply for the Eskom YES Internship Programme 2026 under the Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative.
Closing Date: 17 February 2026
Location: Across all South African Provinces
👉 Apply here:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/eskom-yes-internships-2026/
3. Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo Municipal Youth Graduate Internships 2026 (x60)
Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo, in partnership with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), invites youth to apply for 60 Municipal Youth Graduate Programme positions.
Closing Date: 18 February 2026
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
👉 Apply here:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/johannesburg-city-parks-zoo-municipal-youth-graduate-internships-2026/
4. City of Johannesburg Asset Management Internships 2026
The City of Johannesburg invites qualifying students residing in Johannesburg communities to apply for the Student Internship Circular 004/2026 in the Group Finance Department: Asset Management.
Closing Date: 19 February 2026
Location: 66 Jorissen Place, Johannesburg
👉 Apply here:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/city-of-johannesburg-asset-management-internships-2026/
5. Ehlanzeni District Municipality Risk Management Internships 2026
Ehlanzeni District Municipality invites unemployed graduates to apply for the Risk Management Intern position for 2026.
Closing Date: 20 February 2026 at 16:00
Location: Mbombela (Nelspruit), Mpumalanga
👉 Apply here:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/ehlanzeni-district-municipality-risk-management-internships-2026/
6. Ga-Segonyana Local Municipality EPWP Youth Graduate Work Opportunities 2026 (x50)
Ga-Segonyana Local Municipality calls for 50 unemployed graduates under the EPWP Youth Graduate Work Opportunities programme.
Closing Date: 20 February 2026
👉 Apply here:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/ga-segonyana-local-municipality-calls-for-epwp-youth-graduates-2026/
7. Hessequa Municipality Graduate Internships 2026
Hessequa Municipality invites unemployed TVET N6 and university graduates to apply for the National Diploma and Graduate Internship Programme 2026.
Closing Date: 20 February 2026
Locations: Heidelberg, Riversdale, Albertinia or Stilbaai
👉 Apply here:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/hessequa-municipality-graduate-internships-2026/
8. Mpumalanga Provincial Treasury Internships 2026/27
Mpumalanga Provincial Treasury invites unemployed graduates residing in Mpumalanga to apply for the 2026/27 Internship Programme.
Closing Date: 20 February 2026 at 23:59
Location: Mpumalanga Province
👉 Apply here:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/mpumalanga-provincial-treasury-internships-2026/
9. Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport Internships 2026
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport invites unemployed graduates to apply for the Policy, Legislation, Research and Knowledge Management Internship Programme (2025–2027).
Closing Date: 20 February 2026
Location: Head Office, Johannesburg
👉 Apply here:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/gauteng-department-of-roads-and-transport-internships-2026-2/
10. Nama Khoi Local Municipality Finance / Treasury Internships 2026 (x2)
Nama Khoi Local Municipality invites applications for two (2) Finance / Treasury Intern positions offering structured training and practical exposure in the Financial Services Department.
Closing Date: 20 February 2026
Location: Springbok, Northern Cape
👉 Apply here:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/2-x-nama-khoi-local-municipality-finance-treasury-internships-2026/
Final Reminder
Most of these internships close on or before 20 February 2026. Make sure your CV, certified documents, and application forms are ready. Apply early to avoid last-minute technical issues.