KZN EDTEA Graduate Internship Programme 2027–2029: 138 Opportunities

Career27; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly stipend

Job summary

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) invites unemployed graduates to apply for its Graduate Internship Programme for 2027–2029. The programme offers 138 internship opportunities across KwaZulu-Natal and runs for 24 months, with structured workplace training at head office, district offices and other locations.

Successful interns will receive a monthly stipend and gain practical experience in Administration, HR, IT, Finance, Marketing,

Qualifications

• Three-year Degree – NQF 7 from a recognised University or University of Technology.
• Advanced Diploma – NQF 7 from a recognised institution.
• National Diploma – NQF 6 from a recognised institution.

Responsibilities

• Duties vary by placement within the EDTEA programme.
• Interns gain practical workplace exposure in areas such as Administration, HR, IT, Finance, Marketing, and Research.
• Complete 24 months of structured training at EDTEA offices across KwaZulu-Natal.

Education

Three-year Degree – NQF Level 7

Advanced Diploma – NQF Level 7

National Diploma – NQF Level 6

Job description

Verified Opportunities for South African Youth.

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) invites unemployed graduates to apply for its Graduate Internship Programme for 2027–2029.

The programme offers 138 internship opportunities across a wide range of fields in KwaZulu-Natal.

The programme is designed to provide unemployed graduates with valuable workplace experience and improve their employment opportunities. Successful candidates will participate in structured workplace training for 24 months and will receive a monthly stipend/allowance from the Department.

Details

Department KZN Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs

Programme Graduate Internship Programme 2027–2029

Number of Opportunities 138

Duration 24 Months

Province KwaZulu-Natal

Target Group Unemployed Graduates

Stipend Monthly stipend/allowance

Closing Date 02 October 2026

The official EDTEA vacancies page confirms that the Graduate Internship Programme for 2027/29 closes on 02 October 2026.

About the Programme

The Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs is implementing the Graduate Internship Programme as part of its contribution towards skills development.

The programme provides unemployed graduates with practical workplace experience and exposure relevant to their qualifications.

Successful applicants will undergo 24 months of workplace training within EDTEA Head Office, district offices and other specified locations across KwaZulu-Natal.

Applications are invited from candidates who hold a relevant:

• Three-year Degree – NQF Level 7
• Advanced Diploma – NQF Level 7
• National Diploma – NQF Level 6

Qualifications must be obtained from a recognised University, University of Technology or applicable recognised institution.

Applicants must apply for an internship position that corresponds with their qualification.

Fields of Study

The programme covers a wide range of qualifications and internship areas.

Administration and Management

• Public Administration
• Public Management
• Business Administration
• Business Management
• Public Policy
• Town and Regional Planning
• International Relations
• Political Science
• Social Sciences
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Research-related fields

Finance, Accounting and Supply Chain Management

• Accounting
• Cost and Management Accounting
• Supply Chain Management
• Logistics
• Procurement
• Purchasing Management
• Internal Auditing

Human Resources and Psychology

• Human Resource Management
• Public Administration
• Public Management
• Postgraduate Psychology qualifications
• Human Resource Development

Information Technology and Telecommunications

• Information Technology
• Related IT qualifications

Opportunities are available within Information Technology and Telecommunications functions.

Communications and Marketing

• Public Relations
• Communication
• Photography
• Desktop Publishing
• Videography
• Marketing
• Arts

Records, Facilities and Fleet Management

• Records Management
• Archives Management
• Social Sciences
• Public Management
• Facilities Management
• Property Management
• Logistics
• Supply Chain Management

Enterprise and Small Business Development

• Economics
• Business Administration
• Business Studies
• Commerce
• Supply Chain and Logistics
• Clothing Management
• Management of Co-operatives
• Business Management

Economic Empowerment and Development

• Policy and Development Studies
• Economics
• Business Administration
• Finance
• Human Resource Development
• Social Sciences

Business Regulation and Consumer Protection

• Business Management
• Business Administration
• Public Policy
• Bachelor of Laws – LLB

Tourism

• Tourism Management
• Ecotourism Management

Trade and Sector Development

• Commerce
• Economics
• Supply Chain Management and Logistics
• Business Development
• Aviation Management
• Transport Economics
• Agricultural Economics
• Agribusiness Management
• Agricultural Management
• International Trade
• International Business
• Arts
• Marketing
• Public Relations
• Public Administration
• Public Management

Economic Research, Policy and Planning

• Economics
• Town and Regional Planning
• Geo-information-related studies
• BCom Honours in Economics
• Civil Engineering
• Library and Information Management
• Knowledge Management
• Statistics
• Database Management

EDTEA has 30 Environmental Management internship positions for candidates with a:

• Degree in Environmental Sciences

These positions are distributed across several KwaZulu-Natal district offices.

Internship Locations

Placements are available at EDTEA Head Office in Pietermaritzburg, Dube TradePort in Durban and district offices across KwaZulu-Natal.

Locations listed in the official advert include:

• Durban/eThekwini
• Ugu
• Harry Gwala
• iLembe
• uThukela
• Amajuba
• King Cetshwayo
• Mtubatuba

The location depends on the specific internship position.

Stipend

The Graduate Internship Programme is fully structured and successful interns will receive a monthly stipend/allowance from EDTEA.

The official 2027–2029 internship advert does not specify the rand amount of the monthly stipend, so applicants should not assume a particular amount.

Duration

The internship programme will run for:

24 months

Successful applicants will undertake workplace training within their relevant field during this period.

Duties & Responsibilities

Duties will depend on the programme and directorate where the successful intern is placed.

Interns will receive practical workplace exposure related to their qualifications in areas such as:

• Administration
• Human Resources
• Information Technology
• Supply Chain Management
• Research and Planning
• Economic Development
• Tourism Development
• Communications and Marketing
• Business Regulation
• Records and Information Management

Applicants should refer to the particular internship programme and reference number that corresponds with their qualification.

Skills Gained

Depending on the placement, successful interns may gain practical skills in:

• Government administration
• Professional communication
• Research
• Data management
• Human Resource Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Information Technology
• Project and programme support
• Economic development
• Workplace professionalism

Closing Date

02 October 2026

The closing date is confirmed on both the official internship advert and the current EDTEA Professional Vacancies page.

Applicants should ensure that their applications reach the Department before the closing date.

Official Source: KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs

This article is provided for informational purposes to assist graduates and job seekers. Career27 is not affiliated with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs and does not participate in the recruitment or selection process. Applicants should verify the relevant qualification, reference number, application instructions and closing date using the official EDTEA advertisement before submitting an application.