NYDA Graduate Internship Programme (2026)

The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) has announced its Graduate Internship Programme for 2025 and 2026. This exciting opportunity is aimed at unemployed South African graduates aged between 18 and 35, including those with disabilities (PWDs).

The programme provides a platform for young talent to gain valuable work experience across various sectors, from public administration to supply chain management and more.

Available Graduate Internships

The NYDA is offering numerous internship positions in several provinces, providing hands-on experience in various fields. Here are some of the notable internships available for the upcoming 2025 / 2026 programme:

1. Regional Office (Ref: REG005EC)

• Location: Regional Office (EC)
• Number of Posts: 1
• Qualifications: Diploma/Bachelor’s in Public Admin/Management
• Apply Online for the Internship: Regional Office (Ref: REG005EC)

2. Umtatha Centre (Ref: UMT003EC)

• Location: Umtatha Centre (EC)
• Number of Posts: 1
• Qualifications: Diploma/Bachelor’s in Public Admin/Management/Finance
• Apply Online for the Internship: Zululand 

3. East London Centre (Ref: EAS004EC)

• Location: East London Centre (EC)
• Number of Posts: 1
• Qualifications: Diploma/Bachelor’s in Public Admin/Management
• Apply Online for the Internship: East London Centre(Ref: EAS004EC)

4. Bloemfontein Centre (Ref: BLO001FS)

• Location: Bloemfontein Centre (FS)
• Number of Posts: 1
• Qualifications: Diploma/Bachelor’s in Public Admin/Management
• Apply Online for the Internship: Bloemfontein Centre (Ref: BLO001FS)

5. Xhariep District (Ref: XHA002FS)

• Location: Xhariep District (FS)
• Number of Posts: 1
• Qualifications: Diploma/Bachelor’s in Public Admin
• Apply Online for the Internship: Xhariep District (Ref: XHA002FS)

6. Ekurhuleni Centre (Ref: EKU001GP)

• Location: Ekurhuleni Centre (GP)
• Number of Posts: 1
• Qualifications: Diploma/Bachelor’s in Public Admin/Management
• Apply Online for the Internship: Ekurhuleni Centre (Ref: EKU001GP)

7. Sedibeng (Ref: SED002GP)

• Location: Sedibeng (GP)
• Number of Posts: 1
• Qualifications: Diploma/Bachelor’s in Public Admin/Management
• Apply Online for the Internship: Sedibeng Centre (Ref: SED002GP)

8. Tshwane (Ref: TSH003GP)

• Location: Tshwane (GP)
• Number of Posts: 1
• Qualifications: Diploma/Bachelor’s in Public Admin/Management
• Apply Online for the Internship: Westrand Centre (Ref: WES003GP)

9. Human Resource Management Division (Ref: HUM005GP)

• Location: Human Resource Management Division (Sun, GP)
• Number of Posts: 1
• Qualifications: Diploma/Bachelor’s in HR/Industrial Psychology/Labour Relations/Public Admin/Management
• Apply Online for the Internship: Human Resources Management

10. Internal Audit (Ref: INT009GP)

• Location: Internal Audit (Sun, GP)
• Number of Posts: 2
• Qualifications: Diploma/Bachelor’s in Internal Auditing/Accounting/Public Admin/Management/Postgraduate Qualification
• Apply Online for the Internship: Internal Audit

11. Finance (Ref: FIN006GP)

• Location: Finance (Sun, GP)
• Number of Posts: 2
• Qualifications: Diploma/Bachelor’s in Public Admin/Management/Finance/Accounting
• Apply Online for the Internship: Finance – Sunninghill

12. Operations Department (Ref: OPE006GP)

• Location: Operations Department (Sun, GP)
• Number of Posts: 4
• Qualifications: Diploma/Bachelor’s in Public Admin/Management
• Apply Online for the Internship: Operations – Sunninghill

13. Supply Chain Management (Ref: SCM003GP)

• Location: Supply Chain Management (Sun, GP)
• Number of Posts: 1
• Qualifications: Diploma/Bachelor’s in Supply Chain Management/Related Field
• Apply Online for the Internship: Supply Chain (Ref: SCM003GP)

14. Customer Service (Ref: CS001GP)

• Location: Customer Service (Sun, GP)
• Number of Posts: 1
• Qualifications: Diploma/Bachelor’s in Contact Centre/Customer Relations
• Apply Online for the Internship: Customer Service – Sunninghill (Ref: GP CS001GP)

15. Strategy, Monitoring & Evaluation (Ref: STR004GP)

• Location: Strategy, Monitoring & Evaluation (Sun, GP)
• Number of Posts: 2
• Qualifications: Diploma/Bachelor’s in Public Admin/Management
• Apply Online for the Internship: Strategic,Monitoring & Evaluation – Sunninghill (Ref: GP STR004GP)

16. Office of Executive Chairperson & Deputy Chairperson (Ref: OFF001GP)

• Location: Office of Executive Chairperson & Deputy Chairperson (Sun, GP)
• Number of Posts: 1
• Qualifications: Diploma/Bachelor’s in Public Admin/Management
• Apply Online for the Internship: Office of Executive Chairperson & Deputy Chairperson (Ref: GP OFF001GP)

17. Newcastle Centre (Ref: NEW001KZN)

• Location: Newcastle Centre (KZN)
• Number of Posts: 1
• Qualifications: Diploma/Bachelor’s in Public Admin/Management/Finance
• Apply Online for the Internship: Newcastle (Ref: KZN- NEW001KZN)

18. Umkhanyakude District (Ref: UMK003KZN)

• Location: Umkhanyakude District (KZN)
• Number of Posts: 1
• Qualifications: Diploma/Bachelor’s in Public Admin/Management
• Apply Online for the Internship: UMkhanyakude (Ref: KZN- UMK003KZN)

19. Zululand District (Ref: ZUL002KZN)

• Location: Zululand District (KZN)
• Number of Posts: 1
• Qualifications: Diploma/Bachelor’s in Public Admin/Management
• Apply Online for the Internship: Zululand (Ref: KZN- ZUL002KZN)

20. Thulamela (Ref: THU001LIM)

• Location: Thulamela (Limpopo)
• Number of Posts: 1
• Qualifications: Diploma/Bachelor’s in Public Admin/Management
• Apply Online for the Internship: Thulamela (Ref: THU001LIM)

21. Mbombela (Ref: MBO002MP)

• Location: Mbombela (MP)
• Number of Posts: 1
• Qualifications: Diploma/Bachelor’s in Public Admin/Management
• Apply Online for the Internship: Mbombela – Mpumalanga (Ref: MBO02MP)

22. Bushbuckridge District (Ref: BUS001MP)

• Location: Bushbuckridge District (MP)
• Number of Posts: 1
• Qualifications: Diploma/Bachelor’s in Public Admin/Management
• Apply Online for the Internship: Bushbuckridge (Ref: Mpumalanga BUS001MP)

23. Secunda (Ref: SEC003MP)

• Location: Secunda (MP)
• Number of Posts: 1
• Qualifications: Diploma/Bachelor’s in Public Admin/Management
• Apply Online for the Internship: Secunda – Mpumalanga (Ref: SEC003MP)

24. Kuruman (Ref: KUR002NC)

• Location: Kuruman (NC)
• Number of Posts: 1
• Qualifications: Diploma/Bachelor’s in Public Admin/Management
• Apply Online for the Kuruman – Northern Cape (Ref: KUR002NC)

25. Kimberley Centre (Ref: KIM001NC)

• Location: Kimberley Centre (NC)
• Number of Posts: 1
• Qualifications: Diploma/Bachelor’s in Public Admin/Management
• Apply Online for the Internship: Kimberley Centre (Ref: KIM001NC)

26. Mafikeng (Ref: MAF001NW)

• Location: Mafikeng (NW)
• Number of Posts: 1
• Qualifications: Diploma/Bachelor’s in Public Admin/Management
• Apply Online for the Internship: Mafikeng – North West (Ref: MAF001NW)

27. Rustenburg (Ref: RUS002NW)

• Location: Rustenburg (NW)
• Number of Posts: 1
• Qualifications: Diploma/Bachelor’s in Public Admin/Management
• Apply Online for the Internship: Rustenburg – North West (Ref: RUS002NW)

28. Cape Town Centre (Ref: CAP001WC)

• Location: Cape Town Centre (WC)
• Number of Posts: 1
• Qualifications: Diploma/Bachelor’s in Public Admin/Management
• Apply Online for the Internship: Cape Town Centre (Ref: CAP001WC)

The NYDA Graduate Internship Programme offers an excellent opportunity for South African graduates to gain hands-on experience in various sectors. With positions available across the country, this programme is a valuable stepping stone for young professionals looking to build their careers. Don’t miss out, apply before the deadline and take the first step toward your future.

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