Apply For CHIETA Internships 2026

The Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for four CHIETA Internship opportunities for 2026.

Internship Application Closing Date: 30 July 2026

Internship Locations: Fraserburg, Northern Cape, and Waterfall City, Gauteng, South Africa

CHIETA Internship Programme 2026

CHIETA is offering a 24-month internship programme for graduates interested in gaining practical workplace experience in administration and information technology.

The available positions are based in Fraserburg in the Northern Cape and Waterfall City in Gauteng.

Successful interns will receive a monthly stipend of R7 000 while developing professional, technical and workplace skills.

Internship Programme Overview

Organisation: Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority
Abbreviation: CHIETA
Programme: Internship Opportunities 2026
Number of opportunities: Four
Contract duration: 24 months
Monthly stipend: R7 000
Locations: Northern Cape and Gauteng
Closing date: 30 July 2026
Application method: Email

Available CHIETA Internship Opportunities

Business unit	Position	Posts	Location	Reference number
Innovation and Tech	Administration Support Intern	1	Fraserburg, Northern Cape	NTA2026/001
Innovation and Tech	ICT Support Intern	1	Fraserburg, Northern Cape	NTT2026/001
Grants, Projects and Regions	Administration Support Intern	2	Waterfall City, Gauteng	GPA2026/001
Total		4

Applicants must use the correct reference number as the subject line of their email application.

Administration Support Internship: Northern Cape

Business unit: Innovation and Tech
Position: Administration Support Intern
Number of posts: One
Location: Fraserburg, Northern Cape
Reference number: NTA2026/001

Applicants must have:

• Matric or Grade 12.
• A National Diploma in Business Administration, Management or a related field.
• An overall qualification average of at least 65%.
• No previous work experience.
• Computer literacy.
• Proficiency in English and Afrikaans.

A valid driver’s licence will be advantageous.

ICT Support Internship: Northern Cape

Business unit: Innovation and Tech
Position: ICT Support Intern
Number of posts: One
Location: Fraserburg, Northern Cape
Reference number: NTT2026/001

Applicants must have:

• Matric or Grade 12.
• A National Diploma in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science or a related field.
• An overall qualification average of at least 65%.
• No previous work experience.
• Computer literacy.
• Proficiency in English and Afrikaans.

A valid driver’s licence will be advantageous.

Administration Support Internships: Gauteng

Business unit: Grants, Projects and Regions
Position: Administration Support Intern
Number of posts: Two
Location: Waterfall City, Gauteng
Reference number: GPA2026/001

Applicants must have:

• Matric or Grade 12.
• A National Diploma in Business Administration, Management or a related field.
• An overall qualification average of at least 65%.
• No previous work experience.
• Computer literacy.

A valid driver’s licence will be advantageous.

General Minimum Requirements

Applicants must:

• Have completed Matric.
• Hold the relevant National Diploma.
• Have achieved a minimum overall average of 65%.
• Have no previous work experience.
• Be computer literate.
• Reside in the province where the internship is located.
• Submit all required application documents.
• Use the correct reference number as the email subject.
• Be available for the full 24-month programme.

Applicants who do not reside in the province where the position is based will not be considered.

Northern Cape Language Requirement

Applicants applying for positions in Fraserburg must be proficient in:

• English; and
• Afrikaans.

Candidates should state their language proficiency clearly in their CVs.

Skills and Behavioural Competencies

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Planning and organisational skills.
• Verbal communication skills.
• Written communication skills.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Diversity awareness.
• Confidentiality.
• Ethical conduct.
• Integrity.
• Professionalism.
• Attention to detail.
• Teamwork.
• Innovative thinking.
• Accountability.
• Willingness to learn.

Monthly Internship Stipend

Successful interns will receive:

R7 000 per month

The stipend will be paid for the duration of the 24-month internship contract.

The advertisement does not state whether additional benefits or allowances will be provided.

Internship Duration

The CHIETA Internship Programme will run for:

24 months

The programme is intended to provide graduates with practical workplace experience and professional development.

Completion of the internship does not guarantee permanent employment with CHIETA.

Documents Required

Applicants must submit:

• A completed CHIETA Internship Application Form.
• An updated CV.
• Certified copies of qualifications.
• A certified copy of their identity document.
• A complete academic transcript.

Applicants should ensure that their academic transcript confirms an overall qualification average of at least 65%.

Incomplete applications may not be considered.

CHIETA Internship Application Form

Applicants must complete the prescribed CHIETA Internship Application Form before submitting their applications.

The application form link was not included in the information provided.

Candidates should obtain and complete the official form, sign it where required and attach it to the email application.

How to Apply for CHIETA Internships 2026

Applications must be submitted by email.

Click here to apply for CHIETA Internships 2026

Submit applications to:

Email: Recruitment2026@chieta.org.za

Applicants must use the relevant reference number as the subject line of the email.

Use one of the following subject lines:

Northern Cape Administration Support Internship: NTA2026/001
Northern Cape ICT Support Internship: NTT2026/001
Gauteng Administration Support Internship: GPA2026/001

Applicants should attach:

• The completed internship application form.
• Their CV.
• Certified qualification copies.
• A certified identity document.
• Their academic transcript.

A separate application should be submitted for each position applied for.

Internship Application Closing Date

Applications close on 30 July 2026.

Late or incomplete applications may not be considered.

Applicants should submit their applications early and confirm that the correct reference number and documents are included.

Provincial Residence Requirement

Applicants must reside in the province where the position is advertised.

This means:

• Northern Cape applicants must reside in the Northern Cape.
• Gauteng applicants must reside in Gauteng.

Candidates who live outside the relevant province will not be considered.

Selection Process

Successful applicants may be required to undergo:

• Background checks.
• Qualification verification.
• Identity verification.
• Reference checks.
• Assessments.
• Additional recruitment screening.

Applicants must ensure that all information provided is accurate and complete.

Employment Equity

CHIETA is committed to advancing Employment Equity.

Appointments may be made in accordance with the organisation’s employment-equity objectives.

CHIETA reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Protection of Personal Information

By submitting an application, candidates consent to CHIETA collecting and processing their personal information for recruitment purposes.

CHIETA states that it will take reasonable measures to safeguard applicants’ information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act.

Applicants have the right to:

• Withdraw consent.
• Request access to their personal information.
• Request that incorrect information be corrected.
• Request that their information be updated.
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator.

Application Outcome

Applicants who do not receive feedback by 15 August 2026 should consider their applications unsuccessful.

Only shortlisted candidates are likely to receive further communication.

Important Application Advice

Before submitting the application, confirm that:

• You have completed the relevant National Diploma.
• Your qualification average is at least 65%.
• You have no previous work experience.
• You reside in the province where the position is located.
• You are proficient in English and Afrikaans for Northern Cape posts.
• Your application form is fully completed.
• Your CV is updated.
• Your qualifications and ID are certified.
• Your academic transcript is attached.
• You used the correct reference number as the email subject.
• Your application is submitted by 30 July 2026.

About CHIETA

The Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority supports skills development, education and workplace training within South Africa’s chemical industries sector.

Its programmes aim to help learners and graduates gain practical experience and develop skills required by employers in the industry.