Are you a recent graduate looking for real-world experience in South Africa’s skills development sector? The merSETA Graduate Internships 2026 offer a great chance for unemployed youth to gain skills in key industries. This 24-month program runs from merSETA’s head office in Parktown, Johannesburg, and across regional offices nationwide.
About the merSETA Internship Programme
merSETA is a public entity set up under the Skills Development Act. It focuses on building skills in areas like manufacturing, engineering, automotive, and plastics. The internship provides structured workplace training to help graduates start their careers.
Internship Overview
This program lasts 24 months and targets unemployed South African graduates aged 18 to 35. No prior internship experience is allowed, but some work experience may be needed. Positions are available at the head office and in regional offices across provinces.
Monthly Stipend
Interns receive a stipend based on their qualification level:
- National Diploma (NQF Level 6): R10,000 per month
- Bachelor’s or BTech (NQF Level 7): R11,000 per month
- Honours or Postgraduate (NQF Level 8+): R12,000 per month
These amounts help cover basic living costs during the program.
Available Positions at Head Office (Parktown, Johannesburg)
Several fields have openings:
- Learning Programmes & QA (4 posts)
- Grants Management (4 posts)
- Legal & Compliance (1 post)
- Human Resources (2 posts)
- Finance (3 posts)
- Assets Management (2 posts)
- Travel & Tourism (1 post)
- Marketing & Communications (2 posts)
- Project Management (1 post)
- Monitoring & Reporting (1 post)
- Sector Skills Planning & Research (3 posts)
- Quality Management (1 post)
- ICT (Networks, Development, Library/Information) (3 posts)
- Supply Chain Management (2 posts)
- Company Secretariat (2 posts)
Available Positions in Regional Offices (Nationwide)
Client Services roles are open in every region:
- 16 posts total (2 per region)
- Regions include Gauteng, KZN, Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, Free State, and Northern Cape
These spots focus on supporting clients in skills development.
Minimum Requirements
To qualify, you must:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be aged 18 to 35 years
- Be currently unemployed
- Have no previous internship experience
- Hold a National Diploma, Degree, or Honours in a relevant field
merSETA follows Employment Equity and welcomes applications from people with disabilities.
Required Fields of Study
Relevant qualifications include:
- Business Administration or Management
- Finance or Accounting
- Human Resources or Labour Relations
- Law or Legal Studies
- Marketing, Communications, or Journalism
- Project Management
- ICT, Computer Science, or Information Science
- Supply Chain or Logistics
- Social Sciences or Skills Development
- Engineering or Quality Systems
Match your studies to the available positions for the best fit.
How to Apply
Applications close on 20 April 2026. Submit via:
- Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
- WhatsApp: 033 880 0263
- Online: PNet (search Rapid Recruiting) or LinkedIn (search Rapid Recruiting listing)
Important Notes
This is a fixed-term 24-month internship. If you hear nothing within two weeks after the closing date, your application did not succeed. The program offers exposure to national skills initiatives.
Why You Should Apply
The merSETA Graduate Internships 2026 give hands-on experience in growing sectors. You earn a steady stipend and build connections for future jobs in public or private roles. It is a solid step toward a stable career.
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