Job: 2026 SABS Youth Development Programme: Laboratory Services (Electro-Technical) (12-Months FTC)

Company : South African Bareau of Standards(SABS); Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 81,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

South African Bareau of Standards (SABS) invites unemployed graduates to join a 12-month Youth Development Programme in Laboratory Services (Electro-Technical). The stipend is R8,000 per month for the duration of the internship, starting April 2026.

Participants will gain hands-on experience through rotational assignments, mentoring, and structured training aligned to national skills priorities. Applicants must be South African citizens, 18–35, with a relevant qualification.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Advanced Certificate in relevant fields with minimum requirements.
• South African citizen, 18–35 years old, with a relevant qualification.

Responsibilities

• Participate in structured training and development within the Youth Development Programme.
• Gain practical workplace experience through rotational assignments.
• Assist with departmental projects, research, and administrative tasks.
• Apply academic knowledge in a practical work environment.
• Demonstrate willingness to learn, grow and contribute to team objectives.
• Comply with policies, procedures and professional standards.
• Submit progress reports and complete assessments during the programme.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and supervisors.

Education

Diploma / Advanced Certificate

Job description

2026 SABS Youth Development Programme: Laboratory Services (Electro-Technical) (12-Months FTC)

Description

The South African Bureau of Standards invites unemployed graduates to apply for participation in a one-year Internship Programmes commencing in April 2026. These programmes are designed to provide graduates with practical work exposure, mentoring and learning opportunities aligned to organisational and national skills priorities.The successful candidates will receive a monthly stipend of R8,000.00 for the duration of the Programme.

Responsibilities

• Participate in structured training and development initiatives as part of the Youth Development Programme
• Gain practical workplace experience through rotational assignments and hands‑on learning
• Assist with departmental projects, research, and administrative tasks as required
• Apply academic knowledge in a practical work environment
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn, grow, and contribute to team objectives
• Comply with organisational policies, procedures, and professional standards
• Submit progress reports and complete assessments as required during the programme
• Collaborate effectively with team members and supervisors

Qualifications

• Diploma | Advanced Certificate on relevant fieldsMinimum requirements:South African citizenAged between 18–35 yearsHave completed a relevant qualification
• Minimum 80% academic average for the completed qualificationNo formal work experience related to the field of studyMust be currently unemployed

Hiring organization

South African Bareau of Standards(SABS)

Employment Type: Internship