Internships in South Africa
Company not shown | Johannesburg | Internship, Management, English
“Internship at IFC ((COMPANY NAME)) for Environmental and Social (E&S) risk management in Southern and Central Africa. Supports due diligence, portfolio monitoring, and compliance with IFC Performance Standards. Focus on direct investments and PPP projects. Ideal for students passionate about global development and E&S sustainability.”
Company not shown | Johannesburg | Internship, Logistics, English
“Internship at IFC ((COMPANY NAME)) for Environmental/Biodiversity support in Africa. Role involves biodiversity risk management, due diligence, and portfolio monitoring under Performance Standard 6. Focus on compliance with IFC's Environmental and Social standards for private sector investments in emerging markets.”
Company not shown | Johannesburg | Internship, Sales, English
“Sales NCA & Migration Internship in Midrand for 12 months. Assisting sales team with quoting, CRM/Salesforce tasks, customer follow-ups, cold calling, and administrative duties. No prior experience required. Degree/diploma in Marketing/Business Management preferred. Starts 1 October 2026.”
Company not shown | Johannesburg | Internship, Marketing, English
“Marketing Internship in Midrand, South Africa for 12 months starting Oct 2026. Supports B2B marketing, campaign execution, digital marketing, events, and reporting for (COMPANY NAME)'s Accountants + Small Direct segment. Requires matric + marketing qualification, basic computer skills, and strong interpersonal abilities.”
Company not shown | South Africa | Internship, Engineering, English
“Internship para Design Engineer na área de interior design, espaço, mobiliário e iluminação para escritórios. Requer formação em design de interiores/arquitetura, sem experiência prévia necessária. Envolve planejamento, desenhos técnicos (AutoCAD), coordenação com fornecedores e conformidade com normas de segurança e padrão da empresa.”
Company not shown | Johannesburg | Internship, Real Estate, English
“Internship opportunity at JLL in Johannesburg for market research, financial analysis, and valuation support in real estate. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or related field, with strong Excel and financial modeling skills. On-site position.”
Company not shown | South Africa | Internship, IT, English
“Traineeship de 6 mois en application alimentaire (TTH, SSA) avec rotations internes pour développer des compétences transversales. Missions : prototypage, contrôle qualité, dégustations, gestion de stock et respect des normes HSE. Expérience en laboratoire et analyse sensorielle.”
Company not shown | Johannesburg | Internship, Finance, English
“Citi's 4-week paid winter internship in Johannesburg for undergrad, honors, or master's students in Global Markets. Gain hands-on experience, financial modeling, and client development. Open to all disciplines with a focus on finance, economics, or related fields. Successful candidates may qualify for graduate programs.”
Company not shown | South Africa | Internship, Insurance, English
“12-month fixed-term Trainee Underwriter programme in South Africa. Requires Matric with Biology/Life Sciences, Math/Accounting, and a tertiary degree (NQF7). Develops underwriting skills through training, mentorship, and on-the-job experience. Stipend provided during training. Permanent role potential upon completion. Based in South Africa.”
Company not shown | South Africa | Internship, IT, English
“Traineeship of 12 months in application development with cross-functional rotations to gain expertise in company operations. Includes KPI monitoring, mentorship, product tasting, prototype creation, lab management, and strict adherence to safety and hygiene standards.”
Company not shown | South Africa | Internship, Research, English
“Internship opportunity for a 3rd-year National Diploma student in Biotechnology/Analytical Chemistry. Role involves maintaining lab equipment, analyzing samples, supporting the value chain, and reporting non-conformances. Requires strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.”
Company not shown | South Africa | Internship, Research, English
“Two internship positions for Quality In-Service Trainees supporting core laboratory services. Requires 3rd-year students in Biotechnology/Microbiology/Analytical Chemistry/Process Instrumentation with strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. Involves equipment maintenance, sample analysis, and teamwork in a laboratory setting.”
Company not shown | South Africa | Internship, Management, English
“Brewing In-Service Trainee position for 3rd-year students in Chemical/Food Science/Mechanical Engineering. Involves operating brewing equipment, quality control, process monitoring, and team collaboration. Offers hands-on experience in brewing processes and asset care within a large-scale production environment.”
Company not shown | South Africa | Internship, Management, English
“Offre de stage en brasserie (x3) pour étudiant en 3ème année de diplôme national en chimie, sciences alimentaires ou génie mécanique. Missions : opération des processus de brassage, contrôle qualité, maintenance autonome et résolution de problèmes. Exigences : passion, travail d'équipe et maîtrise PC. Stage en présentiel.”
Company not shown | South Africa | Internship, Management, English
“Internship for brewing process trainees (5 positions) requiring 3rd-year students in Chemical/Food Science/Mechanical Engineering. Focus on operating brewing equipment, quality control, process monitoring, and team collaboration in a brewery setting. Includes hands-on training and exposure to brewing operations.”
Company not shown | South Africa | Internship, Research, English
“Internship opportunity for 3rd-year students in Biotechnology/Microbiology/Analytical Chemistry/Process Instrumentation to support core laboratory services. Roles include equipment maintenance, sample analysis, reporting non-conformances, and teamwork. Requires analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.”
Company not shown | South Africa | Internship, Management, English
“Internship for a Brewing In-Service Trainee in a leading beverage company. Role involves operating brewing processes, quality control, equipment maintenance, and team collaboration. Requires 3rd-year student in Chemical/Food Science/Mechanical Engineering with brewing process knowledge.”
Company not shown | South Africa | Internship, HR, English
“18-month in-service training programme for TVET learners to gain practical work experience in Human Resources Management (N6 National Certificate required). Role involves assisting with operations, administrative tasks, and compliance under structured workplace-based learning at brewery/depot sites.”
Company not shown | South Africa | Internship, Logistics, English
“Rock Processing busca un Supply Intern para apoyar en la gestión de la cadena de suministro en un entorno exigente. El rol incluye análisis de datos, informes estadísticos, mejora de procesos y coordinación con stakeholders. Requisitos: grado 12 (Matric), licenciatura en Supply Chain o afines, ciudadanía sudafricana y dominio de Excel avanzado.”
Company not shown | South Africa | Internship, HR, English
“Trainee Human Resources position in Saudi Arabia for (COMPANY NAME). Assists recruitment, onboarding/offboarding, HR documentation, and reporting. Requires BBA in HR, communication skills, and MS Office proficiency. Offers learning culture and community in a global beauty retail environment.”
Company not shown | South Africa | Internship, Health, English
“(COMPANY NAME) seeks a Plant Health Breeding Technical Trainee in South Africa to support maize germplasm phenotyping, plant pathology lab operations, and seed production. Requires BSc/MSc in Plant Pathology, Agriculture, or related fields, basic plant pathology knowledge, and English proficiency. Involves greenhouse, field, and lab tasks with safety compliance.”
Company not shown | South Africa | Internship, Research, English
“Traineeship in plant breeding and field trials at (COMPANY NAME)'s Crop Science division in South Africa. Involves seed preparation, field operations, data collection, and team leadership. Ideal for agronomic research students with farming knowledge and driver's license. 50% travel required.”
Company not shown | Durban | Internship, Research, English
“Field Ops Internship at (COMPANY NAME) for sampling, inspection, and certification of products, tanks, and pipelines. Requires NQF 2-4 in Chemical Engineering or Matric with Maths/Science, Code 08 license, and Durban residency. Unemployed candidates preferred.”
Company not shown | South Africa | Internship, Management, English
“Internship role for organizing, classifying, and maintaining quality control documents in the energy industry. Requires proficiency in MS Office, SAP basics, and attention to detail. Involves document control, audits, and coordination with teams. Bachelor or diploma required.”
Company not shown | South Africa | Internship, Engineering, English
“Internship opportunity in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for a Training Intern to support the Training & Competency team in planning, coordinating, and delivering training programs using LMS tools and Power BI. Requires a Computer Diploma, fluent English, and basic Microsoft Office skills. Involves cross-functional collaboration, report preparation, and HSE compliance.”
Company not shown | South Africa | Internship, Culture, German
“Praxisstudent (w/m/div.) im kaufmännischen Bereich bei (COMPANY NAME) Service Solutions Magdeburg. Aufgaben umfassen Vertragsverwaltung, Rechnungsprüfung, Korrespondenz mit Lieferanten/Kunden und Excel-basierte Auswertungen. Gesucht werden immatrikulierte Wirtschaftswissenschafts-Studenten mit SAP-Kenntnissen, Excel-Expertise und starker Kommunikationsfähigkeit.”
Company not shown | Johannesburg | Internship, Sales, English
“(COMPANY NAME) seeks a Sales Intern for a 6-month Account Management Internship starting July 7th, 2025, targeting students in US/CAN. Role involves prospecting, sales, and merchant partnerships for (COMPANY NAME) Eats. Full-time, on-site position requiring fluency in English and work authorization in South Africa.”
Company not shown | South Africa | Internship, Finance, English
“(COMPANY NAME) offers an Accounting Internship for team players with strong relationship skills and an international approach. Ideal for proactive, digitally savvy candidates who embrace a healthy lifestyle and seek to contribute to (COMPANY NAME)'s global success in fitness and health innovation.”
Company not shown | South Africa | Internship, Logistics, English
“Internship opportunity at TechnipFMC for Warehouse & Logistics supporting data analysis, process improvement, and WMS/ERP tasks. Requires degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or Logistics. Skills in Excel, Lean, and Power BI preferred. Focus on operational efficiency and continuous improvement.”
Company not shown | Johannesburg | Internship, Finance, English
“Finance Intern position supporting South Africa financial accounts, month-end close, cost center reporting, and VAT submissions. Requires matric with accounting/finance qualification. Involves compliance, audits, and administrative tasks under Finance Manager guidance.”
Company not shown | Johannesburg | Internship, Marketing, English
“Marketing Internship role at (COMPANY NAME) supporting Schwarzkopf Professional, Authentic Beauty Concept, Indola, and STMNT brands. Involves campaign execution, salon activations, digital content coordination, and market research in Johannesburg, South Africa. Hybrid work model with flexible hours and occasional remote work.”
Company not shown | Pretoria | V.I.E., IT, French, English
“Offre de VIE (Volontariat International en Entreprise) à Pretoria pour un administrateur informatique. Missions : support utilisateurs (1500+), administration parc (Windows 11, serveurs, NAS), formation bureautique et sécurité SI. Contrat de 12 mois (renouvelable 12 mois max). Hébergement fourni, télétravail interdit. Zone Afrique/Proche-Orient.”
Company not shown | South Africa | Internship, HR, English
“Internship opportunity at (COMPANY NAME) for HR students to support administrative tasks, onboarding/offboarding processes, payroll data entry, recruitment, and HR data analysis. Requires strong organizational and communication skills, proficiency in office software, and passion for HR. Based in (COMPANY NAME)'s luxury goods Maisons.”
Company not shown | South Africa | Internship, Industry, English
“Internship for Welding Engineering role at TechnipFMC. Supports manufacturing activities, welding calculations, technical recommendations, and QHSE initiatives. Requires a Bachelor's degree in material/mechanical/manufacturing engineering. No prior experience needed.”
Company not shown | South Africa | Internship, Logistics, English
“Internship in Warehouse & Logistics at TechnipFMC for Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain graduates. Focus on data analysis, process improvement, WMS/ERP tasks, and inventory reconciliation. Requires analytical skills, Excel proficiency, and Lean exposure. Global energy industry employer promoting diversity and inclusion.”
Company not shown | Johannesburg | Internship, Sales, English
“Internship opportunity at (COMPANY NAME) for an IB Sales Coverage Support Intern Analyst in Johannesburg. Involves client servicing, pricing transactions, research consumption, and marketing materials preparation. Requires a finance-related degree, client-facing experience, and strong analytical skills. Full-time temporary role.”
Company not shown | Cape Town | Internship, Engineering, English
“Offre de stage graduate en service après-vente pour fournir un support technique de base (sur site et à distance), effectuer des installations et maintenance sous supervision, documenter les interventions et escalader les problèmes complexes. Formation incluse. Diplôme en génie électrique requis.”
Company not shown | Johannesburg | Internship, Engineering, English
“Graduate internship for Field Service role offering technical support, troubleshooting, and maintenance under supervision. Requires National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent. No prior experience needed. Focus on safety protocols, documentation, and customer service.”
Company not shown | South Africa | Internship, Culture, German
“Pflichtpraktikum (6 Monate) im Personalrecruiting bei (COMPANY NAME) Service Solutions Magdeburg. Unterstützung im Bewerbermanagement, eigenständige Telefoninterviews, Stellenanzeigen-Erstellung und Teilnahme an Recruitingevents. Voraussetzung: Immatrikulation mit mind. 8 Wochen Pflichtpraktikumanteil in relevanten Fachrichtungen.”
Company not shown | South Africa | Internship, Culture, German
“Praxisstudent im Personalrecruiting (w/m/div.) bei (COMPANY NAME) Service Solutions Magdeburg: Unterstützung im Bewerbermanagement, eigenständige Telefoninterviews, Erstellung von Stellenanzeigen, Teilnahme an Recruitingevents. Ideal für Studierende der Wirtschaftswissenschaften, Sozialwissenschaften, Psychologie oder Pädagogik mit Recruiting-Erfahrung. Sehr gute Deutsch- und gute Englischkenntnisse erforderlich.”
Company not shown | South Africa | Internship, IT, English
“(COMPANY NAME) Web Services (AWS) ofrece una pasantía de 12 semanas en Arabia Saudita (Riyadh) para técnicos en hardware y redes, con posibilidad de transición a empleo fijo en 2026. Ideal para estudiantes de TI o graduados recientes. Requiere trabajo presencial en horario fijo (40h/semana, domingo-jueves). No incluye patrocinio de visa.”
Company not shown | South Africa | Internship, Finance, English
“Internship opportunity in Accounting at (COMPANY NAME), a global leader in fitness solutions. Seeking team players with strong relationship skills and an international approach. Equal opportunities employer promoting a healthy lifestyle and digital skills.”
Company not shown | Johannesburg | Internship, Sales, English
“Sales Coordinator Intern position at HYDE Johannesburg Rosebank, a lifestyle hotel brand. Supports sales team with administrative tasks, customer service, and coordination. Involves assisting in sales operations, CRM, reporting, and pricing strategies. Requires tertiary qualification in sales/marketing, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong communication skills.”
Company not shown | South Africa | Internship, Finance, English
“Internship at (COMPANY NAME) for Financial Control & Reporting, supporting month-end/year-end closing, SAP ERP accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, treasury activities, and audit documentation. Involves collaboration with finance teams and compliance with reporting standards.”
Company not shown | Johannesburg | Internship, Creative, English
“L'Oréal SA recherche un stagiaire en design graphique pour sa division Consumer Products. Le poste, basé en marketing, implique la création de contenus digitaux, sociaux et e-commerce pour des marques de beauté, avec une forte composante AI et motion design. Profil junior, passionné de design et digital, idéalement issu d'un diplôme en design graphique.”
Company not shown | Rustenburg | Internship, IT, English
“Internship at (COMPANY NAME) supporting the implementation of the 'SmartFoodSafe' food safety software for packing operations. Focus on FSMA regulations, quality systems, and CAPA programs. Requires a diploma or degree in Quality Management. Hands-on experience with digital food safety management.”
Company not shown | Cape Town | Internship, IT, English
“Healthcare Informatics Internship in South Africa (Cape Town/Johannesburg) for graduates in Computer Science or related fields. Role involves deployment coordination, system support, Salesforce data management, and client engagement. Requires healthcare informatics knowledge, technical troubleshooting, and strong communication skills. Office-based position with hands-on healthcare technology experience.”
Company not shown | Cape Town | Internship, Security, English
“Internship en sécurité physique pour centres de données. Missions : rapports, présentations, amélioration des contrôles d'accès et surveillance électronique. Travail en équipe inclusive, mentorat et équilibre vie pro/perso. Stage de 12 semaines à temps plein (40h/semaine) en présentiel, ouvert aux étudiants.”
Company not shown | South Africa | Internship, Finance, English
“FP&A Internship at (COMPANY NAME) for Finance/Accounting students to gain hands-on experience in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting within a luxury group. Involves monthly closings, variance analysis, SAP/Anaplan training, and exposure to multi-Maison financial management in Saudi Arabia. Requires SOCPA accreditation and proficiency in Excel.”
Company not shown | Johannesburg | Internship, Logistics, English
“Full-time manufacturing internship in Johannesburg for Production Technician role. Requires matric + N5/N6 Engineering (mechanical/electrical). Involves operating machinery, maintenance, quality control, and 24/7 shift work. Potential full-time employment after completion.”
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