The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for its prestigious 12-Month Internship Programme, commencing April 2026.

This programme offers graduates practical work exposure, mentoring, and learning opportunities aligned to organisational and national skills priorities.

📅 Closing Date: 6 March 2026
⏱ Duration: 12 Months
💰 Monthly Stipend: R8,000
📍 Location: SABS Head Office (Secunda Region positions also available)

Available Positions & Required Qualifications

FINANCE (3 positions)

• Degree in Finance or related field
• Degree in Finance / Accounting
• Diploma in Administration or Service Management

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (3 positions)

• B Degree in Logistics (1 position)
• B Degree in Supply Chain Management (2 positions)

HUMAN CAPITAL SERVICES (3 positions)

• Degree in Human Resources Management or Human Resources Development

INTERNAL AUDIT (2 positions)

• Diploma / B.Tech / BCompt in Internal Auditing

RISK, COMPLIANCE & LEGAL SERVICES (2 positions)

• B Degree in Risk or Compliance Management, Financial Management, Business Management or Law
• LLB or BCom Law

STANDARDS (9 positions)

• National Diploma in Library or Information Science or Records Management
• BA Degree in English / Linguistics / Applied English Studies / Language Practice / Journalism or Advanced National Diploma in Language Practice (2 positions)
• National Diploma/Degree in Chemical Engineering and Analytical Chemistry
• National Diploma/Degree in Food Technology / Science and Biochemistry
• National Diploma/Degree in Electrical Engineering
• National Diploma/Degree in ICT and Environmental Science
• National Diploma/Degree in Civil Engineering, Building Science and Architecture
• National Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering

LABORATORY SERVICES (16 positions)

• National Diploma/B.Degree in Mechanical Engineering (multiple roles)
• National Diploma/B.Degree in Mechanical and/or Plumbing
• National Diploma/B.Degree in Mechanical, Civil and Chemistry
• National Diploma/B.Degree in Electrical Engineering – Heavy Current/Rotating Machines (2 positions)
• National Diploma/B.Degree in Electrical Engineering – Light Current/Photometry
• National Diploma/B.Degree in Chemistry (multiple roles)
• National Diploma/B.Degree in Microbiology/Biotechnology
• National Diploma/B.Degree in Industrial Chemistry & Petrochemicals
• National Diploma/B.Degree in Textile Technology
• National Diploma/B.Degree in Chemistry or Metallurgy or Chemical/Mining Engineering — Secunda Region (2 positions)

CUSTOMER PARTNERING (5 positions)

• BCom / BSc in Economics, Business Economics, Econometrics, Mathematics or Statistics
• BCom / BSc in Information Systems (Business-Focused)
• B Degree in Communications or Administration
• B Degree in Marketing, Marketing Management, Communications, Media Studies or Journalism with digital marketing focus
• National Diploma/Degree in Marketing / Events Management / Hospitality with Marketing modules

CERTIFICATION (7 positions)

• National Diploma / B Degree in Business Administration

FACILITIES (4 positions)

• N4 in Mechanical, Electrical & Civil (2 positions)
• BEng / BEngTech in Mechanical, Electrical & Chemical
• N6 / National Diploma in Financial Accounting

STRATEGY (2 positions)

• B.Com / BSc in Accounting or Statistics

PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE (2 positions)

• National Diploma or B Degree in Industrial Engineering

ACCREDITATION (1 position)

• Diploma in Administration or Office Management

ICT & KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT (2 positions)

• National Diploma/Degree in Office Administration or Business Administration
• National Diploma/Degree in Information Technology / Computer Sciences / Informatics / Data Science

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify, applicants must meet ALL of the following conditions:

• South African citizen aged between 18 and 35
• Completed a relevant qualification
• Achieved a minimum average of 80% or above
• Have no formal work experience related to their field of study
• Currently unemployed

Documents Required

• Comprehensive CV
• Certified copy of South African ID
• Certified copies of educational qualifications

How to Apply

👉 Click Here to Apply

Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Incomplete applications will be automatically disqualified. If you have not received feedback within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

Graduates with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

By submitting your application, you consent to the processing of your personal information in accordance with POPIA (Act No. 4 of 2023).