If you’re a recent graduate or final-year student looking to kick-start your career, now is the time to apply! Several prestigious graduate programmes, internships, and learnerships are closing their applications in the coming weeks.
Here’s a roundup of some of the best opportunities available—each with a direct APPLY link to make your application process seamless.
🏭 Modikwa Platinum Mine Engineering Internships 2026
Closing Date: 18 January 2026
Location: Modikwa Platinum Mine, Limpopo
Fields Accepted: Diploma or Degree in Mining Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
👉 APPLY HERE for Modikwa Platinum Mine Internships
💻 Afrimat Management Services IT Internships 2026
Closing Date: 20 January 2026
Duration: 12 months
About the Programme: A hands-on IT internship offering exposure to networks, IT support, and business systems within a mining environment. Includes mentorship and structured workplace training.
👉 APPLY HERE for Afrimat IT Internships
🏛 Services SETA Internships 2026
Closing Date: 16 January 2026
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Available Positions & Qualifications:
- Finance: Diploma/Degree in Commerce/Finance
- Provincial Operations: Business/Public Admin, Project Management, HR
- Human Capital Management: HR, Public Admin
- Marketing & Communications: Marketing, PR, Journalism, Graphic Design
- ICT: IT, Computer Science, Information Security
- Operations, Office of the CEO, Bursaries, Strategy & Insights – various related fields.
👉 APPLY HERE for Services SETA Internships
⚡ Pele Energy Group Graduate & Internship Programme 2026
Closing Date: Not specified – apply soon!
Graduate in Training Opportunities:
- Impact Investing, Corporate Finance, HR, ESG, Business Development
- Asset Management, Knowledge Pele, Project Development, Engineering
- Investment & Funding, Finance, Community & Development Research
Qualifications: Range from Commerce, Engineering, and Finance to Environmental Science, Development Studies, and Social Sciences.
👉 APPLY HERE for Pele Energy Group Graduate Programme
🛒 Takealot Graduate Internships 2026
Closing Date: Rolling (until positions are filled)
Location: Nationwide (Takealot operations)
Opportunities Across:
- Commerce, Business & Retail
- Marketing & Communications
- Finance & Risk
- Engineering, IT & Data
- Supply Chain & Logistics
- HR, Legal (LLB)
Minimum Requirements: Relevant Diploma/Degree/N6 qualification + Grade 12.
👉 APPLY HERE for Takealot Internships
🏦 Nedbank CA Traineeships 2027
Closing Date: 28 February 2026
Location: Johannesburg
Requirements:
- Undergraduate: BCom Accounting or SAICA-accredited qualification
- Postgraduate: Honours in Accounting/Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (or equivalent for SAICA ITC access)
👉 APPLY HERE for Nedbank CA Traineeships
💧 Vaal Central Water Graduate Internships 2026
Closing Date: 20 January 2026
Duration: 24 months
Fields Required:
- Chemistry & Microbiology
- Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical)
- SHEQ / Environmental Health
- Legal Services (LLB)
- ICT, HR, Fleet Management, Water Sciences, and more.
Qualifications: N6 to Honours level (NQF 6–8).
👉 APPLY HERE for Vaal Central Water Internships
✈️ FlySafair Graduate Internships 2026
Closing Date: Not specified – apply soon!
Disciplines Sought:
- Marketing, Finance, HR Communications, Psychometrist
- Procurement, OHS, Software Tester, Web Designer
- Asset Management, Airport & Flight Operations
- Employee Relations, Remuneration, Industrial Engineering
👉 APPLY HERE for FlySafair Graduate Internships
🎯 Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) Graduate Development Programme 2026
Closing Date: 31 January 2026
Location: MBSA Place, Pretoria
Who Can Apply? Recently qualified graduates in fields such as:
- Information Technology / Computer Science
- Accounting / Financial Management
- Business Studies, Management, or Administration
- Project Management, Banking, Data Science, Logistics, and more.
👉 APPLY HERE for the MBSA Graduate Programme
🏛 National Treasury 2026 Internships
Closing Date: 12 January 2026
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Fields of Study: Open to graduates with a Diploma, Degree, or Postgraduate qualification in a wide range of fields including Economics, Accounting, IT, Law, Finance, Journalism, Public Administration, and many more.
👉 APPLY HERE for National Treasury Internships
💻 Letaba Network IT Learnerships 2026
Closing Date: 31 January 2026
Qualifications Needed:
- Matric with 60% in IT/CAT/Computer Programming OR Mathematics/Mathematical Literacy.
- Must be an unemployed South African youth available full-time for 12 months.
👉 APPLY HERE for Letaba IT Learnerships
📈 Old Mutual Corporate Internships 2026
Closing Date: 30 January 2026
Qualifications Needed:
- Bachelor’s or Honours in Financial Planning, Economics, Accounting, Finance, IT, or Business Management.
- Minimum 65% academic average.
- No prior work experience required.
👉 APPLY HERE for Old Mutual Internships
🛡 Fidelity Services Group Graduate Programme 2026
Closing Date: 15 January 2026
Location: Johannesburg
Duration: 18-month fixed-term contract
Target Candidates: Graduates with 0–1 years’ experience in Business, Finance, IT, Security & Risk Management, or Logistics.
👉 APPLY HERE for the Fidelity Graduate Programme
🔬 DSTI & NRF–SAASTA National Youth Service Graduate Programme 2026
Closing Date: 31 January 2026
Who Can Apply? Graduates in Science, Engineering, Technology, Journalism, Communication, or Media Studies. Must be a South African citizen, aged 18–35, and unemployed.
👉 APPLY HERE for the DSTI Graduate Programme
🌾 Grain SA Science Communication & Advocacy Internships
Closing Date: 10 January 2026
Location: South Africa
Fields Required: Agricultural Sciences, Environmental Science, Food Science, Engineering, Biological or Life Sciences.
👉 APPLY HERE for Grain SA Internships
🏦 Standard Chartered Client Coverage Internships 2026
Closing Date: 01 March 2026
Location: Johannesburg
About the Programme: An internship within Corporate & Investment Banking, serving as a pipeline to the Graduate Programme. Ideal for those interested in client relationship management, trade finance, risk management, and capital markets.
👉 APPLY HERE for Standard Chartered Internships
🧑🌾 Gert Sibande TVET College Graduates Internships 2026
Closing Date: 13 January 2026 at 12:00
Location: Gert Sibande Region, Mpumalanga
Who Can Apply? Graduates with an NCV in Primary Agriculture (NQF Levels 2–4), aged 18–35, unemployed, and proficient in English. Only Gert Sibande TVET College graduates are eligible.
👉 APPLY HERE for Gert Sibande Internships
🩺 Discovery Internship Opportunities 2026
Closing Date: Not specified – apply soon!
Location: Sandton, Johannesburg
Duration: 12 months
Requirements: Matric + BCom Degree/Honours. No work experience needed. Must be a South African citizen aged 18–30.
👉 APPLY HERE for Discovery Internships
Transnet Learnerships 2026
Programme Application Closing Date: 16 January 2026
Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
Matric certificate
S4–S5, having completed all theoretical coursework in one of the following disciplines:
Electronics
Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current)
Mechanical Engineering
APPLY HERE FOR Transnet Learnerships 2026
📌 Final Tips for Applicants
- Apply early – don’t wait for the deadline!
- Tailor your CV and cover letter to each specific opportunity.
- Ensure you meet all stated requirements before applying.
- Spread the word – share this post with friends or classmates who might benefit.
Good luck with your applications! The first step toward your professional future could be just one click away.
Disclaimer: All application details are correct at the time of publishing. Please verify closing dates and requirements on the official application pages.