NMISA Temperature Internship 2026: 24-Month Opportunity for BSc Honours Graduates

Scholarly Africa; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 75,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

NMISA in South Africa invites graduates for a 24-month Temperature Internship to gain practical experience in temperature metrology, calibration, data analysis and traceability within a laboratory setting. The internship offers a monthly stipend from R6,758 to R8,878, depending on qualification level, and is open to BSc Honours graduates in Physics or related fields.

No prior internship or work experience is required.

Qualifications

• BSc Honours in Physics or related technical field required.
• Knowledge of programming and laboratory automation.
• Knowledge of scientific data analysis and simulations.
• Strong understanding of data analysis, uncertainty and physics-based corrections.
• Computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist with calibration of temperature sensors.
• Prepare calibration certificates and uncertainty budgets.
• Maintain accurate job records and documentation.
• Support compliance with NMISA Total Quality Management System (TQMS) and ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.
• Provide budgeting and resource inputs for laboratory planning.

Skills

Programming

Laboratory automation

Data analysis

Uncertainty analysis

Simulations

Education

BSc Honours in Physics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

NMISA Temperature Internship 2026: 24-Month Opportunity for BSc Honours Graduates

NMISA is offering a 24-month Temperature Metrology Internship with a stipend of R6,758 to R8,878 per month. BSc Honours Physics graduates can apply by 25 August 2026.

NMISA Temperature Internship 2026

The National Metrology Institute of South Africa (NMISA) has opened an opportunity for a graduate to gain practical experience through its 24-month Temperature Internship. The internship is designed for a recent graduate with a background in Physics or a related technical field who wants to develop specialised laboratory and metrology skills.

The successful intern will receive a monthly stipend ranging from R6,758 to R8,878, with the amount differentiated according to the applicant’s qualification level. Importantly, the opportunity is intended for graduates who have no prior internship or relevant work experience.

Applications close on 25 August 2026, and applicants are required to follow NMISA’s document and email-submission instructions precisely.

About NMISA

NMISA is a Type 3A Public Entity established in terms of the Measurement Units and Measurement Standards Act, No. 18 of 2006. The organisation plays an important role in South Africa’s national measurement infrastructure.

Its mandate includes providing for the use of the international system of units, commonly known as the SI, maintaining the country’s National Measurement Standards (NMS), and determining and ensuring the comparability of those standards.

Through its technical and scientific activities, NMISA supports accurate and reliable measurement across South African industry, trade, science and other sectors.

About the Temperature Internship

The purpose of the internship is to provide a graduate with practical training in Temperature Metrology. The intern will work in an environment where accurate temperature measurement, calibration, scientific analysis and traceability are central to the work.

The successful candidate will support the dissemination of traceability from national temperature standards to industry. This work contributes to measurement accuracy and helps support South African trade and industrial activities.

The programme provides an opportunity for a graduate to bridge the gap between academic study and practical scientific laboratory work.

Who Can Apply?

The position is aimed at graduates who meet the academic and technical requirements. Applicants should hold a:

• BSc Honours degree in Physics or a related technical field.
• Knowledge of programming and laboratory automation.
• Knowledge of scientific data analysis and simulations.
• Strong understanding of data analysis, uncertainty and physics-based corrections.
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Additional knowledge could strengthen an application. NMISA identifies several areas as advantageous, including knowledge of temperature measurement systems, familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025, and an understanding of the Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement (GUM).

Experience with scientific publications or international collaboration would also be advantageous.

No Prior Work Experience Required

One of the notable features of this opportunity is that no prior internship or relevant work experience is required.

In fact, NMISA specifically states that applicants who already have work experience will not be considered for this position. This makes the opportunity particularly relevant to recent graduates seeking their first professional experience in a specialised scientific environment.

Key Responsibilities

The selected intern will participate in a range of laboratory and administrative activities related to temperature metrology.

Responsibilities will include assisting with the calibration of temperature sensors, preparing calibration certificates and uncertainty budgets, and maintaining accurate job records and documentation.

The intern will also support compliance with NMISA’s Total Quality Management System (TQMS) and ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.

Additional responsibilities will involve supporting laboratory planning, including providing budgeting and resource inputs.

Through these duties, the intern can develop practical knowledge of calibration processes, laboratory quality systems, measurement uncertainty and technical documentation.

NMISA is looking for someone who demonstrates more than academic ability. The ideal candidate should have strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy, as precision is fundamental to metrology.

Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills are also important. The successful candidate should demonstrate initiative, a willingness to learn and the ability to approach technical challenges methodically.

Integrity, reliability and accountability are expected, while the ability to work independently and contribute effectively within a team will also be important.

NMISA additionally values creativity and innovative thinking, giving graduates an opportunity to demonstrate how they can contribute ideas while learning within a scientific environment.

Internship Stipend and Duration

The Temperature Internship will run for 24 months.

The stipend is between:

R6,758 and R8,878 per month

The exact stipend is differentiated according to the applicant’s level of qualification.

Closing Date

The closing date for the NMISA Temperature Internship is:

25 August 2026

Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline and carefully check that all four documents have been correctly named and attached.

NMISA states that it subscribes to and applies the principles of the Employment Equity Act. Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged candidates who meet the requirements and contribute to the organisation’s cultural and gender diversity. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates, and NMISA reserves the right not to make an appointment.

For graduates with a BSc Honours in Physics or a related technical discipline, the opportunity offers a valuable entry point into temperature metrology, scientific calibration and measurement standards while gaining two years of practical professional training.