For March and April 2026, several top organisations across South Africa are offering exciting internships, work programmes, and job opportunities for graduates and job-seeking youth.
From finance and banking to government departments, these programmes aim to equip young people with practical workplace skills and career exposure.
These opportunities vary in length, stipend, and entry requirements, but all offer a valuable first step into the workforce.
SANParks Mega Living Landscapes Internship (12 Months Fixed-term contract)
Location: South Africa
Closing Date: 26 March 2026
About: This is a 12-month fixed-term internship within the Park Planning and Development Unit, supporting Mega Living Landscapes projects. The role involves biodiversity stewardship, landscape-scale conservation, stakeholder and landowner engagement, protected-area expansion, GIS mapping, and capacity-building initiatives.
Requirements: Candidates must hold an NQF 6 diploma in Nature Conservation, Environmental Management, or a related field. A Code 08 driver’s licence is essential, along with proficiency in MS Office and GIS software. Applicants should have 1-2 years of experience in the Cape Floristic Region, strong report-writing and presentation skills, a willingness to travel, and good interpersonal abilities.
Apply: SANParks Applications
Eskom – Graduate in Training (GIT) Programme
Location: Sunninghill (Megawatt Park), Gauteng, South Africa
Closing Date: 30 March 2026
About: The Eskom Graduate in Training Programme offers graduate placements across various disciplines, including Human Resources, Engineering, and Technology. This structured programme provides practical experience and professional development for unemployed graduates.
Requirements: Applicants must hold a relevant degree or diploma, be South African citizens, and be currently unemployed.
Apply: Eskom Candidate Portal
Sun International – Gaming Operations Learnership x10
Location: South Africa
Closing Date: 31 March 2026
About: This NQF Level 3 learnership focuses on gaming operations, providing comprehensive training in casino and hospitality operations. The programme combines theoretical learning with practical workplace experience.
Requirements: Candidates must have Grade 12, be between 18-35 years of age, be currently unemployed, and possess good communication skills.
Apply: Sun International Jobs Portal
Heineken – Temp Learnership
Location: Wadeville (Germiston), Gauteng, South Africa
Closing Date: 31 March 2026
About: This 14-month NQF Level 3 packaging learnership provides hands-on training in beverage packaging operations. Participants gain practical experience in manufacturing processes and quality control.
Requirements: Candidates must have Grade 12 and be currently unemployed.
Apply: Heineken Careers Portal
MiWay – Internship Programmes
Location: South Africa
Closing Date: 31 March 2026
About: MiWay offers three internship streams across different business areas, providing comprehensive training in the insurance industry. The programmes combine practical work experience with professional development.
Requirements: Candidates must have Grade 12 or NQF Level 4, a relevant degree or diploma, computer literacy, and be between 18-35 years of age.
Apply: MiWay Careers
Takealot – Internships
Location: Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Durban, South Africa
Closing Date: 2026
About: Takealot offers internships across various departments including supply chain, logistics, customer service, and other business functions. The programme provides exposure to e-commerce operations and retail logistics.
Requirements: Candidates must have Grade 12 and a relevant qualification depending on the specific internship stream.
Apply: Takealot Careers or Takealot Greenhouse Job Board
UNISA – Internships x10
Location: South Africa
Closing Date: 3 April 2026
About: These 12-month internships are available for UNISA graduates across various departments. The programme provides practical workplace experience for recent graduates.
Requirements: Candidates must be UNISA graduates with NQF Level 6+ qualifications, be under 35 years of age, and have no prior work experience required.
Apply: UNISA Applications
ABSA – Learnership
Location: Nationwide, South Africa
Closing Date: 3 April 2026
About: This learnership provides training in financial advisory services, with a monthly stipend of R8,800. The programme combines theoretical learning with practical customer-facing experience.
Requirements: Candidates must have qualifications in business, commercial studies, or management.
Apply: ABSA Careers
FNB – Learnership Programme 2026
Location: Nationwide (branches across South Africa)
Closing Date: 22 March 2026 (Note: Already closed)
First National Bank (FNB) is offering a 12-month Learnership Programme providing practical workplace exposure along with the opportunity to complete a registered learnership. The programme offers placements across multiple business areas including Marketing, Finance, Collections, FNB Cards, Private and Wealth Investments, Sales, Customer Service, Administration and Support, and Catering. These learnerships pay a monthly stipend of R5,933.
To qualify, applicants must be between 18 and 34 years old, be a South African citizen, have a minimum of a Matric certificate (NQF 4), have been unemployed for at least 6 months, not be currently studying, have less than 12 months of work experience, and not have previously participated in the FirstJob programme.
Wesbank – Learnership Programme 2026
Location: 9 different locations nationwide
Closing Date: 22 March 2026 (Note: Already closed)
WesBank is offering a 12-month Learnership Programme for unemployed graduates. This opportunity provides participants with the opportunity to gain real workplace experience while completing a formal training programme. Learners will be involved in various operational functions within the organisation and will be able to apply their theoretical knowledge in a practical environment.
Successful candidates will receive a monthly stipend of R12,387 for the duration of the 12-month fixed-term learnership. Applicants must be between 18 and 34 years old, be a South African citizen, be currently unemployed, have a Matric certificate and a post-matric qualification (graduate), and have little or no formal work experience. Applications are made online via the SAYouth.mobi platform.
City of Ekurhuleni – Finance Management Internship
Location: Ekurhuleni, Gauteng
Closing Date: 04 April 2026
The City of Ekurhuleni is offering a Finance Management Internship Programme for unemployed graduates. This temporary internship programme offers valuable workplace exposure and skills development in finance-related fields within a local government environment. The remuneration is from R4,833 per month.
Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Risk Management and/or Auditing. Candidates must be a resident of the City of Ekurhuleni, be a South African citizen, be unemployed at the time of application, not have previously participated in a similar internship programme, and be under the age of 35. People living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Apply – ekurhuleni.gov.za
FNB – Graduate Internship Programme
Location: Nationwide
Closing Date: 31 August 2026
FNB is offering Graduate Internship Programmes for final-year students and recent graduates. The programme offers eight graduate opportunities across retail and commercial banking segments in teams working on credit analytics, product development, process and technology development, financial, fraud and risk analysis, customer experience, usability, brand and financial management roles. All roles on the graduate program are permanent positions.
Applicants must have strong academic results (academic transcript required), currently completing the final year of relevant university programs in Actuarial Science, Maths, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Chemistry, Data Science, UX, or related fields. An analytical and numeric mindset with strong problem-solving skills is essential.
Apply: firstrand.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com
Foschini Group (TFG) – YES Internships
Locations: South Africa
Closing Date: 1 May 2026
The Foschini Group is offering YES Internship positions including roles as Planner or Buyer. These internships are for young South Africans aged between 18 to 28 years old. Candidates should have Matric (preferable), be available and willing to work a fixed term 12-month contract, should not have been employed permanently with a single employer continuously for more than 1 year, should not be studying full time in the year of employment, and should not have participated or been registered on the YES programme before.
Accommodation and transportation are for the applicants’ own account. Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.
Apply: click here to apply.
Standard Bank – Graduate Programmes
Location: Nationwide
Closing Date: 31 May 2026
Standard Bank is recruiting for their graduate programmes to help young graduates gain relevant skills and experience needed to build a successful career in banking. There are three Graduate Trainee programmes currently available: Personal & Private Banking (PPB) Credit Operations Graduate Programme, Personal & Private Banking (PPB) Data Science Graduate Programme, and Personal & Private Banking (PPB) Risk Graduate Programme.
These programmes are designed to help graduates build skills, gain experience and enjoy the freedom needed to create a bright future.
Apply: standardbank.com
Uber – Operations Internship
Location: Johannesburg (Randburg)
Closing Date: Not specified
Uber is inviting applications for its Operations Internship Programme 2026. This opportunity is ideal for students who want to gain hands-on experience in operations, data analysis and business strategy within a global tech company. The internship offers a unique opportunity to work at the core of Uber’s business, where teams focus on enabling the movement of people, food and goods.
The internship is 6 months full-time starting 6 July 2026. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree programme for the full duration of the internship, have valid work authorisation in South Africa, and be able to transition into a full-time role if an opportunity becomes available.
Apply: university-uber.icims.com/jobs
FNB Graduate Internships 2026 – June intake
Location: Johannesburg & Pretoria, Gauteng
Closing Date: 30 April 2026
FNB’s Private Banking Academy is a prestigious programme designed for top graduates who aspire to build a career in private banking, wealth management, and financial advisory. This programme provides hands-on training and exposure to high-net-worth client services, equipping participants with advanced financial and investment skills.
Applicants must have completed NQF Level 7 (Undergraduate) or NQF Level 8 (Postgraduate) qualification in BCom Investments, Financial Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Management, Accounting, or Economics. Eligible universities include University of Pretoria, University of the Witwatersrand, University of Johannesburg, University of the Western Cape, Stellenbosch University, University of KwaZulu-Natal, University of the Free State, and North-West University.
Apply: firstrand.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com
