Kagiso Trust invites South African unemployed youth to apply for the Internship Programme for 2025/2026.
Internship Application Closing Date: Not specified
Internship Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Kagiso Trust is committed to youth development through its Internship Programme, designed to provide unemployed graduates aged 18–35 with 12 months of structured work-based experience. The programme offers career exposure in various departments to help bridge the gap between academic learning and practical application.
Internship Opportunities Available
Socio-Economic Development Intern
Reference No: SED2025JHB
Qualification: Diploma or Degree in Agricultural Economics / Agricultural Studies
Duties: Impact fund management, business support, SMME policy analysis, and programme implementation.
Programme Management & Research Intern
Reference No: PMR2024JHB
Qualification: Diploma or Degree in Project Management / Development Studies / Social Sciences
Duties: Programme documentation, research, M&E, digitisation, and administration.
Policy Development Intern
Reference No: PD2025JHB
Qualification: Diploma or Degree in Development Policy / Political Sciences / Economics / Humanities / Social Sciences
Duties: Policy tracking, stakeholder engagement, advocacy coordination, and drafting legislative reports.
Local Government Support Intern
Reference No: LGS2025JHB
Qualification: Diploma or Degree in Project Management
Duties: Revenue and stakeholder management, data handling, and project administration.
Information Technology Intern
Reference No: ICT2025JHB
Qualification: Diploma or Degree in Computer Science / IT / Systems Management
Duties: End-user training, system monitoring, database management, software/hardware maintenance.
Human Resources Intern
Reference No: HR2025JHB
Qualification: Diploma or Degree in Human Resources
Duties: HR administration, payroll support, induction, interview pack prep, and performance tracking.
Finance Intern
Reference No: FIN2025JHB
Qualification: Diploma or Degree in Finance / Accounting
Duties: Accounts payable and receivable, asset management, audit support, and risk register updates.
Executive Office Intern
Reference No: EO2025JHB
Qualification: Diploma or Degree
Duties: Executive admin support, meeting scheduling, stakeholder coordination, travel logistics, and research.
Education Researcher Intern
Reference No: EDU2025JHB
Qualification: Diploma or Degree (Honours preferred)
Duties: Education policy research, data analysis, implementation tracking, and LMS administration.
Civil Society Support Programmes (CSSP) Intern
Reference No: CSS2025JHB
Qualification: Grade 12 (Diploma or Degree preferred)
Duties: NGO support, events logistics, stakeholder engagement, and minute-taking.
Company Secretariat & Legal Intern
Reference No: CSL2025JHB
Qualification: Chartered Governance certificate or equivalent
Duties: Governance support, board meetings, statutory returns, policy reviews.
Communications & Marketing Intern
Reference No: CM2025JHB
Qualification: Diploma or Degree in Marketing, Journalism, PR, or related fields
Duties: Digital marketing, events, graphic design, copywriting, brand activities.
General Requirements
- South African citizens aged 18–35
- Unemployed graduates with no prior internship experience in the relevant field
- Excellent communication, computer literacy, and willingness to learn
- Ability to work independently and handle confidential matters
How to Apply
Email your application to: recruitment@kagiso.co.za
Your application must include:
- Reference number in the subject line
- CV and motivational letter (minimum 3 pages)
- Certified ID copy
- Certified Grade 12 certificate
- Certified academic transcript
Incomplete applications or previous internship participation in the same field will lead to disqualification.