June 2026 brings a wide range of internship and graduate opportunities across South Africa for young people looking to gain valuable workplace experience.
From media, retail and finance to engineering, tourism, healthcare and government, several organisations have opened applications for programmes designed to help graduates and first-time job seekers build their skills and gain industry exposure.
Among the opportunities currently available are internships and graduate programmes at YFM’s Y Academy, Rand Water, Sanlam, SAHPRA, Pepkor, the City of Johannesburg, TFG, SANParks and the North West Department of Human Settlements. Many of these programmes offer structured training, mentorship and practical work experience, giving participants a chance to strengthen their CVs while preparing for long-term careers.
To help you find the right opportunity, we’ve rounded up some of the internship and graduate programmes currently accepting applications this June, along with their closing dates, requirements and application details.
Rand Water – Graduate Opportunities 2026
Location: Johannesburg South, Gauteng
Closing Date: 22 June 2026
About: Rand Water’s three-year graduate programme gives unemployed graduates workplace exposure and technical/professional development across multiple streams, including Chemistry, Auditing, Civil Engineering/Geomatics, Electrical Engineering, Treasury, Admin, Health & Safety, Mechanical Engineering, Library Science, Finance and more.
Requirements: Relevant qualification for the chosen stream; the learnership stream additionally requires South African citizenship, age 18–35, and Matric with the specified subject passes.
Apply: Click here to apply
Sanlam – Graduate Intern: E-Consultant Internship 2026
Closing Date: 12 June 2026
About: This is a 12-month financial services internship in SanlamConnect’s E-Hub, where interns support brokers through phone, email and web-based servicing while receiving training, coaching and business exposure.
Requirements: Matric plus a relevant qualification in Financial Services, Wealth Management, Commerce or Marketing; applicants should be unemployed and preferably have little or no prior work experience.
Apply: Click here to apply.
SAHPRA – Internship Programme 2026/2027
Closing Date: 16 June 2026 at 16:00
About: SAHPRA is offering six 12-month graduate internships in the Health Products Authorisations Unit and the Inspectorate and Regulatory Compliance Unit, with a stipend of R16,666.66 per month.
Requirements: South African citizen, unemployed graduate, no previous internship participation, Matric, and a National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Sciences, Health Sciences or a related field at NQF 6 or 7.
Apply: Click here to apply.
North West Department of Human Settlements – Graduate Internship Programme 2026/2028
Closing Date: 19 June 2026
About: The department is offering 45 graduate internship positions over 24 months to provide practical workplace experience in the provincial public sector.
Requirements: Relevant 3–4 year post-matric qualification for the internship field, South African citizenship, unemployment, and willingness to participate in interviews/assessments.
Apply: Apply by E-mail – click here | More details
Pepkor – Internship Opportunities 2026
Closing Date: 30 June 2026
About: Pepkor Lifestyle is running a 12–18 month wholesale and retail SETA-funded internship programme for graduates and TVET students, with streams under Group Human Resources and the Retail Division.
Requirements: South African citizen with valid ID, unemployed, under 32, and holding a relevant qualification from an accredited institution; candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Apply: Click here for the Group Human Resources stream | Click here for the Retail Division stream
City of Johannesburg – Human Settlements Internship
Closing Date: 15 June 2026
About: This City of Johannesburg Human Settlements internship is based in the Executive Director’s Office and offers up to 18 months of workplace exposure in municipal administration, research, planning and compliance.
Requirements: Johannesburg resident, Matric, NQF 7 degree in Business Management, Business Administration, Public Management or Public Administration, no previous work experience, and no prior relevant internship participation.
Apply: Click here to apply
TFG – YES Internship Programme 2026
Closing Date: 30 June 2026
About: TFG is advertising multiple YES internship opportunities, including Planner, Buyer, HR, Marketing, Finance, Administrator, IT Junior Server, DC Administrator and Merchandise roles, plus province-based YES youth opportunities.
Requirements: The Planner stream specifically calls for a diploma/degree in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics or a related field; the broader YES intake is aimed at youth entering retail-related careers.
To apply, click any of the links below:
YES Intern: Merchandise Administrator
YES Intern Merchandise Procurement
YES YOUTH OPPORTUNITY – LIMPOPO
YES YOUTH OPPORTUNITY – FREE STATE
YES YOUTH OPPORTUNITY – WESTERN CAPE
YES YOUTH OPPORTUNITY – NORTH WEST
YES YOUTH OPPORTUNITY – KWAZULU-NATAL
YES YOUTH OPPORTUNITY – NORTHERN CAPE
YES YOUTH OPPORTUNITY – GEORGE AND KNYSNA
YES YOUTH OPPORTUNITY – EASTERN CAPE
SANParks – Tourism Graduates Programme
Closing Date: 17 June 2026
About: SANParks is offering a 12-month tourism graduate programme with a stipend of R300 per day for candidates wanting experience in tourism, hospitality and conservation-linked work.
Requirements: South African aged 18–35 with a National Diploma or Degree in Tourism, Hospitality or Conservation; able to work flexible hours and submit certified ID/qualification documents.
Apply: Click here to apply by E-mail
