Internships 2026 · Part of the R149 toolkit
How to find and apply for internships in 2026.
Government internships are usually for unemployed graduates and are often advertised in the DPSA circular and on department websites. Private internships appear on company careers pages.
- Government internship sources
- Graduate programme timing
- Education-first CV
- Motivation letter examples
Government internships
Many departments run 12 to 24 month internships for unemployed graduates. Look in the DPSA circular and department websites. Most require a Z83.
Private graduate programmes
Banks, retailers and consulting firms often open applications mid-year for the following year. Check their official careers pages early.