We invite suitably qualified graduates to apply for our 24-Month Internship Programme in merSETA across its various departments at Head Office and Regional Offices nationwide.
This programme offers valuable workplace experience and professional development over a fixed period.
merSETA Internship Programme 2026 Allowance:
R10, 000 per month
- 3-Year National Diploma NQF Level 6
R11, 000 per month
- Bachelor’s / BTech Degree NQF Level 7
R12, 000 per month
- Honours / Postgraduate NQF Level 8+
Who can apply for merSETA Internship Programme 2026?
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens
- Be between the ages of 18 and 35 years
- be with no work experience
- Not have previously participated, or currently be participating, in an internship programme
Available opportunities for merSETA Internship Programme 2026
| Unit | Location | No of Interns | Qualifications |
| Learning Programmes & QA | Head Office: Parktown, Johannesburg | 4 | National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Office Administration/ Project Management, Training or Related field |
| Granst Management | Head Office: Parktown, Johannesburg | 4 | National Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance Management, Accounting or related field |
| Legal and Compliance | Head Office: Parktown, Johannesburg | 1 | National Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree in Labour Law or related field |
| Human Resources | Head Office: Parktown, Johannesburg | 2 | National Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Labour Law, Human Resource, Labour Relations, Industrial Psychology, Social Sciences or related field |
| Finance | Head Office: Parktown, Johannesburg | 3 | National Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Financial Management |
| Assets | Head Office: Parktown, Johannesburg | 2 | National Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Financial Management, Accounting or related field |
| Travel | Head Office: Parktown, Johannesburg | 1 | National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Travel, Tourism or related field |
| Marketing and Communications | Head Office: Parktown, Johannesburg | 2 | National Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations or Communications |
| Project Management | Head Office: Parktown, Johannesburg | 1 | National Diploma/ Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Office Administration, Commerce, Project Management, Development or Training |
| Monitoring & Reporting | Head Office: Parktown, Johannesburg | 1 | National Diploma/ Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Project Management, Commerce, Social Sciences, Skills Development or Training |
| Sector Skills Planning, Research & Innovation, Chambers | Head Office: Parktown, Johannesburg | 3 | National Diploma/ Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Project Management, Commerce, Social Sciences, Skills Development or Training |
| Quality Management | Head Office: Parktown, Johannesburg | 1 | National Diploma/ Bachelor’s degree in Quality Systems, Operations Management, Engineering or related field |
| ICT (Networks) | Head Office: Parktown, Johannesburg | 1 | National Diploma/ Bachelor’s degree in Communications Networks or Support Services |
| ICT (Development) | Head Office: Parktown, Johannesburg | 1 | National Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree in System Development or Computer Science |
| ICT (Library / Information) | Head Office: Parktown, Johannesburg | 1 | National Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science or Information Science |
| Supply Chain | Head Office: Parktown, Johannesburg | 2 | National Diploma/ Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field |
| Company Secretariat | Head Office: Parktown, Johannesburg | 2 | National Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Law or related field |
| Client Services: Gauteng South A and BGauteng NorthKwazulu NatalWestern CapeEastern CapeMpumalanga and LimpopoFree State and Northern Cape | Regional Offices | 16 (2 per region) | National Diploma/ Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Management/ Project Management/ commerce/ Social Sciences/Skills Development/ Training |
Best Before: 20 April 2026
How to apply for merSETA Internship Programme 2026?
You can choose one of the following methods to send your application:
1. Email Your CV to:
2. Submit CV via WhatsApp
- Contact us on 033 880 0263
3. Apply on PNet to
- Search for Rapid Recruiting on PNet and submit your application online
4. Apply on LinkedIn
- Find our listing on LinkedIn and apply directly
Crucial Matters:
- This is a fixed-term 24-month internship programme.
- Should you not receive feedback within 2 weeks of the deadline please consider your application unsuccessful.
- merSETA reserves the right not to make appointments.
Final Say:
The merSETA is an equal opportunity employer and preference will be given to suitably qualified Affirmative Action Candidates and People Living with Disabilities in line with the Employment Equity Plan.
