SAFCOL SOC Ltd invites applications from suitably qualified unemployed graduates and artisans to participate in its 12-month YES Internship Programme. The programme aims to provide candidates with on-the-job exposure and practical experience to enhance employability and career development among youth.

About the Programme

The YES (Youth Employment Service) Programme is designed to bridge the gap between education and employment by offering meaningful workplace experience. Successful candidates will be placed according to organisational needs and available positions across various SAFCOL locations.

Available Positions

We are offering internship opportunities across multiple disciplines:

Finance & Accounting

• Finance (Debtors) – Pretoria, Gauteng
• Finance (Tax & Treasury) – Mbombela, Mpumalanga
• Finance (Creditors) – Mbombela, Mpumalanga
• Finance (Supply Chain Management) – 2 Posts in Mbombela, Mpumalanga
• Finance (Group Reporting & Budgeting) – Pretoria, Gauteng

Strategic & Commercial

• Strategy, Planning & Commercial (Sales & Marketing) – Pretoria, Gauteng
• Property & Ecotourism (Recreation) – Sabie, Mpumalanga

Human Resources & Learning

• Human Capital Operations (Practitioner) – Mbombela, Mpumalanga
• Learning & Development – Levubu, Limpopo

Information Technology

• ICT (Support Technician) – Mbombela, Mpumalanga

Executive Support

• Office of the CEO – Mbombela, Mpumalanga

Internal Audit

• Internal Auditing – Mbombela, Mpumalanga
• Internal Auditing (Forensic) – Mbombela, Mpumalanga

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must be in possession of a National Diploma, Degree, or Trade Test Certificate from a recognised institution. Required qualifications vary by position and include degrees or diplomas in Finance, Accounting, Taxation, Supply Chain Management, Graphic Design, Human Resource Management, Information Technology, Tourism Management, Business Administration, and Internal Auditing.

Detailed qualification requirements for each position are available in the full advertisement.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates must submit:

1. A detailed Curriculum Vitae
2. Certified copies of all qualifications
3. Certified copy of South African Identity Document
4. Applicants must be 35 years of age or younger

Please note: Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged individuals, women, and persons living with disabilities, in line with SAFCOL’s Employment Equity Plan.

Remuneration

Stipend: R5000 per month

How to Apply

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should email their applications to: interns@safcol.co.za

Quote the relevant reference number in the subject line of your email.

Closing Date: 06 February 2026

About SAFCOL

The South African Forestry Company SOC Limited (SAFCOL) is a state-owned company committed to developing young talent and contributing to youth employment in South Africa. Join us in building your career while contributing to the growth of the forestry sector.

For more information, visit our website or follow us on social media:

• Facebook: Safcol SOC
• Instagram: Forest_waterfalls
• X (Twitter): SAFCOL_SOC
• LinkedIn: South African Forestry Company SOC Limited (SAFCOL)

SAFCOL is an equal opportunity employer.