If you’re an unemployed South African graduate looking for valuable work experience, don’t miss these top internship opportunities closing by 24 October 2025. These programmes offer excellent exposure across various industries — from education and manufacturing to mining and agriculture.
1. Gledhow Sugar Company Graduate Internships 2025 / 2026
Closing Date: 24 October 2025
Location: Gledhow Mill Road, KwaDukuza (near Stanger), KwaZulu-Natal
About: Gledhow Sugar Company offers internship opportunities to equip graduates with practical industry skills in the sugar manufacturing sector.
Click here to apply
2. KwaZulu-Natal Community Education and Training (CET) College Graduate Internships 2025 / 2026
Closing Date: 24 October 2025 at 16:00
Location: 17 Kosi Place, Springfield, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
About: The KZN CET College is providing a 12-month internship to empower graduates through hands-on public service experience.
Click here to apply
3. KZN Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) Internships 2025 / 2027
Closing Date: 24 October 2025
Duration: 24 Months (2 years)
Location: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
About: EDTEA invites graduates to gain two years of experience across multiple economic and environmental management sectors.
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4. Qotho Minerals: Quality & Laboratory Internship 2025
Closing Date: 24 October 2025
Location: Broederstroom, North West
About: Qotho Minerals is offering a laboratory and quality control internship to graduates passionate about the mining and mineral sector.
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5. MA Automotive Tool & Die Mechatronics Internships 2025
Closing Date: 24 October 2025
Location: Rosslyn, Pretoria, Gauteng
About: MA Automotive Tool & Die provides a 12-month Mechatronics internship for graduates seeking experience in the automotive manufacturing industry.
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6. UNISA Graduate Internships 2025 / 2026
Closing Date: 23 October 2025 (Apply early)
Location: Bronkhorstspruit, Gauteng
About: The University of South Africa offers a 12-month graduate internship with a stipend of R120,925 per annum for unemployed graduates.
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7. Transnet Graduate and Trainee Opportunities 2025 / 2026
Closing Dates:
- 21 October 2025 (Sector Specific Trainee – Eastern Cape)
- 23 October 2025 (Young Professional-in-Training – Johannesburg)
Locations: Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth, East London, Ngqura
About: Transnet invites graduates to join one of South Africa’s leading SOEs and gain structured training across multiple operational divisions.
Click here to apply
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