QCTO Internship Programme 2026 — A Unique Opportunity to Contribute to Nation Building

Kickstart your career with QCTO’s 2026 Internship Programme! We’re hiring in Finance, Legal Services, HR, Supply Chain, and Quality Assurance. Open to unemployed South Africans aged 18–35 with an NQF Level 6 diploma. Apply by 27 February 2026.

February 17, 2026

Organisation: Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO)
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Stipend: R5,000 per month
Closing Date: 27 February 2026

The QCTO is a Council established under the Skills Development Act, responsible for standards generation and quality assurance for all occupational qualifications. We are looking for highly motivated, competent, and professional young South Africans to join our 2026 Internship Programme.

Available Positions

1. Internship: Finance (x1)
Assist with asset management clerical tasks — maintaining the asset register, administering disposals, and conducting stocktakes.
Required: National Diploma NQF Level 6 in Finance Management or Management Accounting

2. Internship: Legal Services (x1)
Provide administrative support to the Legal unit — SLA drafting, legal research on labour and administrative law, and drafting routine letters and affidavits under supervision.
Required: National Diploma NQF Level 6 in LLB

3. Internship: Human Resources (x1)
Support the HR unit with recruitment administration, onboarding, employee records, training coordination, and HR compliance.
Required: National Diploma NQF Level 6 in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or Labour Law

4. Internship: Supply Chain Management (x1)
Arrange travel logistics for staff, capture procurement requests, request quotations, and safeguard SCM documentation.
Required: National Diploma NQF Level 6 in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Public Management

5. Internship: Quality Assurance (x3)
Assist with accreditation applications, desktop reviews, monitoring visits, learner enrolment data, and compiling QA reports for TVET and CET institutions.
Required: National Diploma NQF Level 6 (any relevant field)

Who Can Apply

Unemployed South African citizens aged 18 to 35
In possession of a minimum National Diploma at NQF Level 6
No work experience required
Must not have participated in a previous internship programme
Preference given to applicants residing in Gauteng Province
People living with disabilities, White, Coloured, and Indian applicants are strongly encouraged to apply

How to Apply

Submit your application online before 27 February 2026 at the QCTO Careers Portal:
Click here to apply

QCTO is an equal opportunity employer committed to Employment Equity principles.

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