Looking for an internship or learnership opportunity in South Africa? Several openings are currently available across banking, finance, technology, media, retail, HR, and other industries.
Major companies and organizations, including UNISA, Microsoft, Momentum, BDO, Eskom, SABC, DHL, OUTsurance, iStore, FNB, Discovery, Takealot, Media24 and the City of Johannesburg, are offering opportunities for students, graduates and young people looking to gain valuable workplace experience.
Here are the internships and learnerships currently open for applications:
UNISA – FINANCE: ASSET MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIPS 2026
CLOSING DATE: 16 September 2026
ABOUT: UNISA is inviting unemployed South African graduates who completed a UNISA qualification to apply for the Finance: Asset Management Internship Programme 2026. This is a 12-month internship at the Muckleneuk Campus in Pretoria, with 3 posts available and a stipend of R127,576 per annum.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Unemployed South African citizen
- 35 years old or younger
- Completed UNISA qualification at NQF 6 or higher
- Diploma in Accounting or BCom Accounting Science
- Financial Accounting must be a major
- No previous work experience
MICROSOFT – INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE
CLOSING DATE: 30 September 2026 at 12:00
ABOUT: Microsoft offers internship opportunities for students across different job families and solution areas. These are internship opportunities for students and graduates who want exposure to Microsoft’s global work environment.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Full-time university student
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, MBA or PhD pathway depending on programme
- Microsoft’s internship eligibility page includes South Africa
- STEM background is commonly required for many programmes
APPLY LINK: https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/universityinternship
MOMENTUM – INTERNSHIPS OPEN AT MOMENTUM
CLOSING DATE: 30 September 2026 at 12:00
ABOUT: It offers a variety of internships to graduates across different business domains so they can gain practical exposure in their area of study.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Graduate applicants for internship opportunities
- Opportunities vary by business unit
- Momentum says candidates should register on the careers site and follow the prompts when opportunities become available
APPLY LINK: https://www.momentummetropolitan.co.za/about-us/careers
BDO – YES INTERNSHIP PROGRAMMES OPEN NOW
CLOSING DATE: Not stated
ABOUT: BDO South Africa partnered with Yes4Youth and employed YES interns across South African offices. I could verify the official BDO careers route.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Requirements vary by role
- Student and graduate opportunities are handled through BDO careers
- Apply online through the BDO careers portal
APPLY LINK: https://www.bdo.co.za/en-za/careers/student-careers
ESKOM – GRADUATE IN TRAINING INTERNSHIPS
CLOSING DATE: 22 September 2026, 24 September 2026, and 29 September 2026
ABOUT: The official careers page confirms that Eskom offers internships, bursaries and graduate programmes, and current live examples include Graduate in Training opportunities at Medupi Power Station and other Eskom sites.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Requirements depend on the specific Graduate in Training post
- Relevant degree or qualification required
- Applicants must use the official Eskom careers portal
APPLY LINK: https://eskomcareers.ci.hr/
SABC – INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE
CLOSING DATE: 30 September 2026 at 12:00
ABOUT: The SABC internships cover different fields, with applications routed through the official SABC careers system.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Requirements depend on the specific internship stream
- Candidates must use the official SABC vacancy portal
- Opportunities may include media, technology, journalism, finance and related fields
APPLY LINK: https://career2.successfactors.eu/career?company=sabcsoclim
DHL – INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME NOW OPEN
CLOSING DATE: Not specified
ABOUT:
REQUIREMENTS:
- Requirements vary by DHL internship
- Apply through DHL careers search
- Internship and graduate opportunities depend on the business area and location
APPLY LINK: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/search-results
OUTSURANCE – INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE
CLOSING DATE: Not specified
ABOUT: The careers site is the official route to browse and apply for current OUTsurance vacancies and internship-type opportunities.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Requirements depend on the specific vacancy
- Apply through the OUTsurance careers page
- Check the live vacancy listing for internship-related posts
APPLY LINK: https://www.outsurance.co.za/about-outsurance/careers/
ISTORE – IT SUPPORT LEARNERSHIPS
CLOSING DATE: 30 September 2026 at 12:00
ABOUT:
REQUIREMENTS:
- Requirements depend on the iStore learnership advert
- Use the official careers application route
- Apply as soon as possible
APPLY LINK: https://www.istore.co.za/careers-application
FNB – FIRSTJOB LEARNERSHIP 2026
CLOSING DATE: 16 September 2026
ABOUT: The opportunity is aimed at giving young people work experience in the banking sector.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Requirements are handled through the official application platform
- The programme is for youth seeking first work experience in banking
- Apply online before the deadline
DISCOVERY – LEARNERSHIPS AVAILABLE
CLOSING DATE: Not clearly stated
ABOUT: Learnerships are 12-month workplace experience opportunities for unemployed graduates.
REQUIREMENTS:
- South African citizen
- Learnerships: Grade 12 or valid matric certificate
- Usually age 18 to 30 for learnerships
- Internships: Diploma or Degree graduates
- Apply through Discovery careers
APPLY LINK: https://careers.discovery.co.za/
TAKEALOT – INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE
CLOSING DATE: 30 September 2026 at 12:00
ABOUT:
REQUIREMENTS:
- Requirements vary by internship role
- Example verified role: People Intern at Cape Town DC
- Example verified qualification: N6 Certificate in Human Resource Management
- Apply through Takealot’s official jobs board
APPLY LINK: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/takealotcom
MEDIA24 – TECHNOLOGY AND AI INTERNSHIPS
CLOSING DATE: 30 September 2026
ABOUT:
REQUIREMENTS:
- Technology / AI / graduate-programme applicants
- Use the official Media24 application link
- Apply before the closing date shown in Careers Portal metadata
APPLY LINK: https://media24.simplify.hr/Vacancy/Apply/mfxyre
CITY OF JOHANNESBURG – STUDENT INTERNSHIPS
CLOSING DATE: Varies by internship post
ABOUT:
REQUIREMENTS:
- Requirements vary by internship
- Most posts require the relevant qualification
- Some City internships prioritise Johannesburg residents
- Apply only through the City of Johannesburg internship portal
APPLY LINK: https://www.joburg.org.za/work_/Pages/2026-Vacancies/2026-Internships.aspx
DISCOVERY – HR ADMINISTRATOR INTERNSHIPS 2026 / 2027
CLOSING DATE: Not specified
ABOUT: Discovery is inviting qualifying TVET Human Resources students to apply for HR Administrator internship opportunities in Sandton and Gqeberha. These are Work-Integrated Learning opportunities aimed at giving practical HR experience to TVET students who need workplace exposure to complete their qualifications.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Sandton post: Matric and completed N6 in Human Resources
- Gqeberha post: Matric plus theory portion of HR-related TVET qualification
- Gqeberha applicants must need 18 months’ practical experience
- Strong Microsoft Office and admin skills
APPLY LINK:
Sandton: https://careers.discovery.co.za/job/Sandton-1-Discovery-Place-Internship-HR-Administrator-Gaut/1436162733/
Gqeberha: https://careers.discovery.co.za/job/Port-Elizabeth-Coega-BPO-Bui-Internship-HR-Administrator-EC-6001/1436237033/
