NERSA Internship Programme 2026 / 2027 – National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA)

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for the Internship Programme 2026 / 2027 in Pretoria. The programme gives unemployed graduates an opportunity to gain meaningful workplace exposure, develop practical skills and build professional knowledge within a regulatory and public-sector environment. Successful applicants will be appointed on a 24-month contract.

Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Programme Duration: 24 months

Closing Date: 16/11/2026

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Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be unemployed South African citizens
• Have completed Grade 12
• Have completed a recognised tertiary qualification at a South African university
• Hold a relevant qualification at NQF Level 6, 7, 8 or 9, depending on the internship

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Available Internship Opportunities

Legal Advisory Services

• Reference Number: LAS2026
• Requirements: National Diploma or Degree in Law

Information Communication and Technology

• Reference Number: ICT2026
• Requirements: National Diploma or Degree in Information Technology, Information Management, or Information Resource Management

Information Resource Management

• Reference Number: IRM2026
• Requirements: National Diploma or Degree in Information Technology or Information Management

Communication and Stakeholder Management

• Reference Number: CSM2026
• Requirements: National Diploma or Degree in Communication, Public Relations, Marketing, or Journalism

Human Resources Management

• Reference Number: HRM2026
• Requirements: National Diploma or Degree in Human Resources Management

Internal Audit Unit

• Reference Number: IAU2026
• Requirements: National Diploma or Degree in Auditing

Regulatory Analysis and Research

• Reference Number: RAR2026
• Requirements: National Diploma or Degree in Economics, Finance, or Statistics

Finance Management and Governance

• Reference Number: FMG2026
• Requirements: National Diploma or Degree in Accounting

Supply Chain Management, Facilities / Project

• Reference Number: SCM2026
• Requirements: National Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing Management, or Logistics Management

Office of the CEO

• Reference Number: CEO2026
• Requirements: National Diploma or Degree in Business Administration or Office Management

Security Management

• Reference Number: SM2026
• Requirements: National Diploma or Degree in Security Management, Security Risk Management, or Safety and Security Management

International Relations

• Reference Number: IR2026
• Requirements: National Diploma or Degree in Diplomacy Studies, International Relations, or Political Studies

Strategic Planning and Monitoring

• Reference Number: SPM2026
• Requirements: National Diploma or Degree in Auditing or Risk Management

Electricity Pricing and Tariffs

• Reference Number: EPT2026
• Requirements: National Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics

Electricity Licensing, Compliance and Dispute Resolution

• Reference Number: ELC2026
• Requirements: National Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering

Gas Licensing, Compliance and Dispute Resolution

• Reference Number: GLC2026
• Requirements: National Diploma or Degree in Chemical Engineering

Gas Competition and Market Analysis

• Reference Number: GCM2026
• Requirements: National Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics

Gas Pricing and Tariffs

• Reference Number: GPT2026
• Requirements: National Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics

Petroleum Pipelines Tariffs

• Reference Number: PPT2026
• Requirements: National Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics

Petroleum Licensing, Compliance and Dispute Resolution

• Reference Number: PLC2026
• Requirements: National Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering

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Documents Required

Applicants must submit:

• Comprehensive CV
• Certified copy of South African ID
• Certified copy of qualification
• Full academic record

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How to Apply

Applications may be submitted by email to applications@nersa.org.za. Applicants must clearly indicate the Reference Number and Division / Department in the email subject line. Separate applications must be submitted for each internship applied for.

Email Your Application

Postal Applications:
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa
Human Resources Division
PO Box 40343
Arcadia
Pretoria
0007
For attention: Ms Lena Rankhumise or Mr Nkanyiso Magwaza

Important Application Information:

• Apply only for internships that match your qualification
• Use the correct reference number
• Clearly indicate the department or division in the email subject line
• Submit a separate application for each internship
• Include the full academic record
• Ensure certified copies are attached
• Submit the application before the closing date