If you’re an unemployed graduate looking to secure workplace experience in 2026, time is running out. Below is a curated list of high-impact internships and learnerships across government departments, municipalities, SETAs, and leading corporates — all closing between 26 and 30 January 2026.
Do not wait until the last minute. Many of these programmes are competitive and close strictly on time.
1. Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) IT Internships 2026–2028
Closing Date: 26 January 2026
Location: MQA Head Office & Regional Offices
Who Should Apply: IT graduates
Apply:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/mining-qualifications-authority-mqa-it-internships-2026/
2. Cross Border Road Transport Agency (C-BRTA) Internships 2026
Closing Date: 27 January 2026
Location: Pretoria
Apply:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/cross-border-road-transport-agency-c-brta-internships-2026-apply-now/
3. Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) TVET & Graduate Internships
Closing Date: 28 January 2026
Location: National Office & All Provinces
Apply:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/ipid-tvet-university-graduate-internships-2026/
4. Council for Geoscience (CGS) SHEQ Internships (x8)
Closing Date: 28 January 2026
Locations: Pretoria, Bellville, Polokwane, Gqeberha, Pietermaritzburg
Apply:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/council-for-geoscience-cgs-sheq-internships-2026-x8-posts/
5. KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance (COGTA) Graduate Internships
Closing Date: 28 January 2026
Location: KwaZulu-Natal
Apply:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/kwazulu-natal-cogta-learnerships-graduate-internships-2026/
6. Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality TVET Agricultural Graduate Internships
Closing Date: 29 January 2026 (16h15)
Location: Free State
Apply:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/thabo-mofutsanyana-municipality-tvet-agricultural-graduate-internships-2026/
7. City of Johannesburg Valuer Graduate Internships (x10)
Closing Date: 29 January 2026
Location: Braamfontein, Gauteng
Apply:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/city-of-johannesburg-valuer-graduate-internships-2026-x10-posts/
8. Mpumalanga Department of Culture, Sport and Recreation Graduate Internships 2026–2028
Closing Date: 30 January 2026
Duration: 24 Months
Stipend: R94 326 per annum
Apply:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/mpumalanga-dept-of-culture-sport-and-recreation-internships-2026/
9. Old Mutual Corporate Internships 2026
Closing Date: 30 January 2026 (23:59)
Location: Johannesburg & Cape Town (Hybrid)
Apply:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/old-mutual-corporate-internships-2026-apply-now/
10. National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) Internships
Closing Date: 30 January 2026
Duration: 18 Months
Apply:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/national-home-builders-registration-council-nhbrc-internships-2026/
11. National Consumer Commission (NCC) Internships
Closing Date: 30 January 2026
Location: Pretoria
Apply:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/national-consumer-commission-ncc-internships-2026-apply-now/
12. Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority (INSETA) Internships
Closing Date: 27 January 2026 (21:59)
Location: Illovo, Johannesburg
Apply:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/insurance-sector-education-and-training-authority-inseta-internships-2026/
13. South African Tourism Graduate Internships (x23)
Closing Date: 30 January 2026
Location: Sandton, Gauteng
Duration: 24 Months
Apply:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/south-african-tourism-graduate-internships-2026-x23-posts/
Final Reminder
These internships are time-sensitive and most will not be extended. Ensure that:
- Your CV is updated
- Certified documents are ready
- You apply before the closing date
Missing one of these deadlines could mean waiting another full year.
Apply now while you still can.