Robben Island Museum (RIM) invites South African unemployed graduates to apply for the Graduate Internship Programme 2025–2026.
Internship Application Closing Date: 14 August 2025 at 16h00
Internship Location: Robben Island Museum, Cape Town, Western Cape
Internship Duration: 12 Months
Monthly Stipend: R6,500
Robben Island Museum Graduate Internship Programme 2025–2026
The Robben Island Museum (RIM) is offering a 12-month graduate internship programme designed to provide recent graduates with practical workplace experience. This work-based programme is structured to build skills, confidence, and enhance employability.
Successful candidates will be placed in various departments based on their qualifications.
Available Internship Opportunities & Required Qualifications
1. Heritage Department
- Audio Visual / Multi-Media Studies
- National Diploma in Nature Conservation
- Postgraduate Diploma in Museum and Heritage Studies / Archives
2. Office of the CEO
- LLB / Bachelor’s Degree in Legal Studies
- Bachelor’s in Public Administration (Performance Planning & Evaluation)
3. Marketing & Tourism
- Diploma in Marketing
- Degree in Communications / Public Relations / Journalism / Media Studies
4. Education Department
- Bachelor’s Degree in Library and Information Studies (Librarianship)
5. Human Resources
- National Diploma in Human Resources / Industrial Psychology
- National Diploma in Health & Safety
- Basic Life Support Qualification (HPCSA registered, Code 10 with PrDP, CPD compliant)
6. Finance
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance
7. Supply Chain Management (SCM)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management / Logistics / Procurement
8. Operations
- National Diploma in:
- Public Relations Management
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Hospitality / Travel & Tourism
- BTech in Facility Management
- BEng / BSc in Structural or Civil Engineering
- National Diploma in ICT / Information Systems / Computer Science
- Certifications: CompTIA Network+ or Cisco CCNA
Employment Equity
RIM is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (EE/AA) employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment if no suitable candidate is found.
How to apply
Click here to apply for the Robben Island Museum Graduate Internship Programme 2025–2026
Send your application to:
Recruit1@robben-island.org.za
Subject line: Use the Qualification you are applying under (e.g., “Finance” or “Marketing”)
Required Documents:
- Detailed CV with contactable referees
- Certified copy of ID
Late submissions will automatically be disqualified.
Deadline: 14 August 2025 at 16h00
Please Note:
- If you do not hear from RIM within 30 days, consider your application unsuccessful.
- By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal data in line with POPIA (Act No. 4 of 2013).
- RIM is currently undergoing an organisational review, which may impact the advertised positions.