January 2026 is a critical application period for South African graduates and students seeking internships and graduate training opportunities. Several government institutions, SOEs, colleges, and private-sector organisations have programmes closing between 9 and 12 January 2026.
Below is a curated list of verified internship and graduate programmes, including closing dates, locations and link for more details:
NCR TVET College ICT Internships 2026
The Northern Cape Rural TVET College (NCR TVET College) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the ICT Intern (CP) position. This full-time temporary internship is designed to provide practical ICT workplace experience while supporting the College’s IT infrastructure.
Internship Application Closing Date: Friday, 09 January 2026
Internship Location: Central Office, Upington, Northern Cape, South Africa
How to apply:
Click here to apply for NCR TVET College ICT Internships 2026
Agrimark Operations Graduate Traineeships 2026
Agrimark Operations Ltd invites South African graduates to apply for the Trade & Services Graduate Training Programme 2026. This programme offers structured rotations and hands-on exposure within agribusiness retail operations.
Programme Closing Date: 09 January 2026
Programme Locations: Cape Town, Upington and Howick, South Africa
How to apply:
Click here to apply for Agrimark Operations Graduate Traineeships 2026
Rand Refinery P1 and P2 Internships 2026
The Rand Refinery invites suitably qualified students to apply for the P1 and P2 Internship Programme 2026. This programme is ideal for engineering students who require practical training to complete their qualifications.
Internship Application Closing Date: 09 January 2026
Internship Location: Johannesburg East Rand, Gauteng, South Africa
How to apply:
Click here to apply for Rand Refinery P1 and P2 Internships 2026
Life Healthcare Human Resources Internships 2026
Life Healthcare invites unemployed graduates to apply for a 12-month Human Resources Internship Programme based at its Head Office.
Internship Application Closing Date: Friday, 09 January 2026
Internship Location: Life Healthcare Head Office, Dunkeld, Johannesburg, Gauteng
How to apply:
Click here to apply for Life Healthcare HR Internships 2026
Optimi Holdings HR and IT Internships 2026
Optimi Holdings invites motivated graduates to apply for its HR and IT Internship Programme 2026.
Internship Location: Centurion, Gauteng
Internship Application Closing Date: 10 January 2026
How to apply:
Click here to apply for Optimi Holdings HR and IT Internships 2026
Grain SA Science Communication and Advocacy Internships 2026
Grain SA invites South African graduates to apply for the Science Communication and Advocacy Internship Programme 2026.
Internship Application Closing Date: 10 January 2026
Internship Location: South Africa
How to apply:
Click here to apply for Grain SA Science Communication and Advocacy Internships 2026
National Treasury Internships 2026
The National Treasury invites South African graduates to apply for the 24-month Internship Programme 2026, offering exposure across various public finance disciplines.
Internship Application Closing Date: 12 January 2026
Internship Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
How to apply:
Click here to apply for National Treasury Internships 2026
CIPC Self Service Centres Internships 2026
The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) invites graduates to apply for the Self Service Centres Internship Programme 2026.
Internship Application Closing Date: 12 January 2026
Internship Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
How to apply:
Click here to apply for CIPC Self Service Centres Internships 2026
Final Reminder
Most of these programmes close between 9 and 12 January 2026, and late applications will not be accepted. Graduates are strongly advised to:
- Prepare certified documents early
- Submit applications before deadlines
- Apply for multiple programmes where eligible