National Empowerment Fund (NEF)

The National Empowerment Fund (NEF)2026 (Graduates Apply For Government Funding)

The National Empowerment Fund (NEF) in collaboration with the Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority (W&RSETA) has opened an opportunity for placement programmes across the South African nation.

This Placement Programme gives ambitious and qualified graduates a chance to gain real work experience, sharpen critical skills and learn from industry experts in the fast-paced Retail and Wholesale sector

SEE OTHER AVAILABLE OPTIONS

  1. EWSETA Funding Opportunities 2026/27
  2. Services-SETA Internship Opportunities 2026
  3. CETA Funding/Stipend Opportunities 2026/27
  4. National Skills Fund/Stipend Programme
  5. National Treasury Work Integrated Learning Opportunities 2026

National Empowerment Fund Position Summary:

Ref No: nef_000162

Best Before: 17 April 2026

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Contract: Internship

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

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The National Empowerment Fund Placement:

National Empowerment Fund Placement will place applicants in various provinces:

  • KwaZulu Natal
  • Mpumalanga
  • Free State – QwaQwa and Bloemfontein
  • Gauteng
  • Limpopo
  • Western Cape

Minimum requirements by National Empowerment Fund Placement

National Empowerment Fund Placement is looking for applicants who have completed a Diploma or Degree in any of the following trades:

  • Business Management
  • Marketing Management
  • Financial Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • Supply Chain Management / Logistics
  • Retail Business Management
  • Wholesale and Retail Operations
  • Public Management / Public Administration
  • Office Administration
  • Entrepreneurship

Additional Requirements from National Empowerment Fund:

  • Must be currently unemployed
  • Not registered in any Learnership or Internship programme
  • No prior work experience is required
  • Must be a South African citizen
  • Computer Literacy

Behavioural Competencies

Applicants for National Empowerment Fund must have:

  • A strong willingness to learn and grow professionally
  • Good verbal and writing communication skills
  • The ability to pay attention to detail
  • The ability to work collaboratively in a team
  • Professionalism, accountability, and a positive attitude

Final Notes from National Empowerment Fund:

  • We are looking for unemployed graduates to join the internship Programme
  • Fixed term for the internship is a 12 months journey
  • Good luck!!!

APPLY HERE FOR NATIONAL EMPOWERMENT FUND(NEF)


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