South Africa’s 2026 internship season is in full swing, and some of the most competitive graduate and internship programmes are closing within days. If you are an unemployed graduate, diploma holder, or young professional looking to secure workplace experience in government, public entities, or the private sector, now is the time to act.
Below is a carefully curated list of internships closing between 19 and 24 January 2026, with direct links to full application details.
Makana Local Municipality: EPWP Youth Graduate Internships 2026
The Makana Local Municipality invites suitably qualified unemployed youth graduates to apply for the EPWP Youth Graduates Programme. This is a 6-month fixed-term contract offering hands-on exposure in local government.
- Closing Date: 19 January 2026
- Location: Makhanda, Alicedale & Riebeek East (Eastern Cape)
- Programme Type: EPWP Graduate Internship
👉 Click here to apply:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/makana-municipality-epwp-youth-graduate-internships-2026/
Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF): Graduate Internships 2026
The Government Employees Pension Fund has opened applications for the GEPFuture Internship Programme 2026–2028, offering structured mentorship and professional development inside Africa’s largest pension fund.
- Closing Date: 20 January 2026
- Location: Centurion, Gauteng
- Duration: 24 months
👉 Click here to apply:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/government-employees-pension-fund-gepf-graduate-internships-2026/
CRL Rights Commission: Investigations & Conflict Resolution Internships 2026
The CRL Rights Commission invites unemployed law graduates to apply for its Investigations and Conflict Resolution Internship Programme.
- Reference Number: CRL/2026/2
- Number of Posts: 4
- Duration: 24 months
- Stipend: R10 106.21 per month
- Closing Date: 20 January 2026
👉 Full details and application link:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/crl-rights-commission-internships-2026/
Fidelity Services Group Internship Programme 2026
The Fidelity Services Group invites motivated candidates to apply for internships within Fidelity Security Services, offering exposure in security, investigations, and corporate operations.
- Closing Date: 20 January 2026
- Location: Roodepoort, Gauteng
👉 Click here for full details:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/fidelity-services-group-internship-programme-2026/
National Empowerment Fund (NEF): Compliance Internships 2026
The National Empowerment Fund invites graduates to apply for the Trainee (Compliance) Internship Programme, ideal for careers in compliance, governance, and risk management.
- Closing Date: 20 January 2026
- Location: Sandton, Gauteng
👉 Click here to apply:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/national-empowerment-fund-compliance-internships-2026/
174 x Eskom NTCSA Learnerships & Graduate Internships 2026
National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) invites applications for 174 learner, graduate, and artisan opportunities across South Africa’s electricity transmission network.
- Closing Date: 21 January 2026
- Locations: Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, Free State, Bloemfontein
👉 Click here to apply:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/174-x-eskoms-ntcsa-learnerships-and-graduate-internships-2026/
National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS): Medical Scientist Internships 2026
The National Health Laboratory Service invites applications for Intern Medical Scientist positions for the 2026/2027 intake.
- Closing Date: 23 January 2026
- Duration: 2 years
- Location: NHLS-accredited training centres nationwide
👉 Full details:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/national-health-laboratory-service-nhls-medical-scientist-internships-2026/
Agricultural Research Council (ARC): Bacteriology Internships 2026
The Agricultural Research Council, through its Plant Health and Protection division, invites applications for Bacteriology Internships.
- Closing Date: 23 January 2026
- Location: Roodeplaat, Pretoria (Gauteng)
👉 Apply here:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/agricultural-research-council-arc-bacteriology-internships-2026/
Ntabankulu Local Municipality: EPWP Graduate Internships 2026
The Ntabankulu Local Municipality has announced 20 EPWP Graduate opportunities, prioritising local residents.
- Closing Date: 23 January 2026
- Location: Ntabankulu Local Municipality
- Stipend: R5 000 per month
👉 Full details:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/ntabankulu-local-municipality-epwp-graduate-internships-2026/
Northern Cape Department of Health: Pharmacy Internships 2026
The Northern Cape Department of Health invites pharmacy graduates to apply for Pharmacist Internship Programme 2026.
- Closing Date: 24 October 2025
- Locations: Kimberley, Upington & Colesberg
👉 Full details:
https://www.studentroom.co.za/8-x-northern-cape-department-of-health-pharmacy-internships-2026/
Final Reminder
Most of these internships close between 19 and 23 January 2026, with only a few days left to apply. Competition is high, and late applications are not accepted.
If you qualify, apply now, double-check your documents, and follow the application instructions carefully. Opportunities like these can be the stepping stone that launches your career in 2026.
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