South African graduates still searching for opportunities before year-end have a golden chance! Three major internship programmes — all closing on 12 December 2025 — are currently open and offering excellent workplace experience, structured training, and a pathway into the public sector.
Here are the Top 3 Internships Closing on 12 December 2025 that you should not miss.
1. Mpumalanga Department of Agriculture Graduate Internships 2025/2026
Mpumalanga Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land & Environmental Affairs invites unemployed South African agricultural graduates to apply for the Agricultural Graduate Programme 2025/2026.
This programme provides hands-on practical exposure across municipalities in Mpumalanga, ideal for graduates seeking careers in agriculture and related fields.
Internship Application Closing Date:
12 December 2025 at 16:00
Location:
Municipalities across Mpumalanga Province
Programme Details:
- Duration: 24 Months
- Salary: R94 326 per annum
- Fields:
- Crop Production
- Animal Production
- Poultry
- Horticulture
- Mixed Farming
- Livestock
How to Apply:
👉 Click here to apply for Mpumalanga Department of Agriculture Graduate Internships 2025/2026
2. KwaZulu-Natal Department of Social Development Internships 2025/2026
The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Department of Social Development is offering a 12-month internship programme aimed at empowering young graduates by providing meaningful workplace experience across various business units.
This internship is perfect for graduates seeking entry into administrative, social development, and support services roles.
Internship Application Closing Date:
12 December 2025
Location:
KwaZulu-Natal Province (Head Office + District Offices)
Internship at a Glance:
- Programme: Internship Programme 2025/2026
- Position: Various Business Units
- Duration: 12 Months
- Stipend: R6 000 per month
- Contract Type: 12-Month Internship
How to Apply:
👉 Click here to apply for KZN Department of Social Development Internships 2025/2026
3. SANRAL Internships 2025/2026 (Engineering Department)
The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) invites unemployed graduates to apply for its 24-month Internship Programme.
This programme is designed to give engineering graduates practical, work-integrated learning at a national infrastructure institution responsible for South Africa’s road network.
Internship Application Closing Date:
12 December 2025
Internship Location:
SANRAL Head Office, 48 Tambotie Avenue, Val de Grace, Pretoria
Programme Details:
- Duration: 24 Months
- Department: Engineering
- Type: Work-Integrated Learning Internship
How to Apply:
👉 Click here to apply for SANRAL Internships 2025/2026
Final Thoughts
These are some of the most valuable government-sector internship opportunities currently available — but all close on 12 December 2025. If you are a graduate in agriculture, social development, engineering, or a related field, submit your application as soon as possible.