CHIETA Internship Programme 2026: R7,000/Month, 24-Month Contract

The Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA) is offering 24-month internships in Gauteng at R7,000 a month. Roles are open in Human Resources, Administration and ICT, and no prior work experience is required. Graduates with a 65% overall aggregate can apply by email. The ICT internship closes on 23 October 2026, while the HR and Administration posts close on 16 October 2026.

About the CHIETA Internship Programme

CHIETA is a Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) that funds and coordinates skills development in South Africa’s chemical industries. SETAs channel levy money into learnerships, bursaries and internships, and they also run their own internship programmes.

This 24-month programme places unemployed graduates in real roles at CHIETA. A two-year placement is longer than most internships, which gives you time to learn the work properly rather than only shadow it.

Graduates with a diploma or degree but no experience are stuck in a loop where employers want experience first. A paid internship at a national skills authority breaks that loop.

What You Will Gain

• R7,000 per month for each role
• 24 months of workplace experience
• HR Intern: NQF Level 7 in Human Resource Management or a related field
• Administration Intern: NQF Level 6 in Public Management, Administration or a related field
• ICT Intern: National Diploma in Information Technology or a related field (Midrand)
• Reference numbers: HR2026 (HR) and AS2026 (Administration); the ICT advert lists none

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Who Can Apply

• No prior work experience required
• Minimum 65% overall qualification aggregate
• Matric alone does not qualify; a tertiary qualification in the relevant field is required
• Computer literacy
• HR role: NQF Level 7 in Human Resource Management or a related field
• Administration role: NQF Level 6 in Public Management, Administration or a related field
• ICT role: National Diploma in Information Technology or a related field, and you must reside in Gauteng
• A driver’s licence is an advantage for all roles

Required Documents

• Updated CV
• Academic record
• Certified copy of your SA ID
• Certified copy of your Matric certificate
• Certified copies of your tertiary qualifications
• ICT applicants: the advert requests a CV; check the official ICT advert for any other requirements

How to Apply

1. Decide which role matches your qualification: HR, Administration or ICT.
2. Read the official advert on the CHIETA website for your role: HR and Administration advert or ICT advert.
3. Get your ID, Matric certificate and tertiary qualifications certified.
4. Combine your CV, academic record and certified documents.
5. Email your application to recruitment2026@chieta.org.za and put the role and reference number in the subject line, for example “HR Intern – HR2026”.
6. Applicants with no feedback by 1 December 2026 should consider their applications unsuccessful.

Closing Date

The closing date for the CHIETA ICT Internship 2026 is 23 October 2026. The HR and Administration internships close on 16 October 2026. No late applications will be accepted.

Why It Matters

Graduate unemployment is a real problem in South Africa, and many diploma and degree holders wait years for a first job. A stipend of R7,000 for two years gives you income, structure and a work record while you keep looking for permanent roles.

The internship does not guarantee permanent employment, and successful applicants face background checks and assessments, so go in with realistic expectations. Even so, two years inside a SETA teaches you how the skills system works, which is useful in HR, administration and ICT roles across the public and private sectors. Check the official adverts directly, as the details on third-party sites may change.

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