QCTO: Internship Opportunities – Apply Now

ByRainbow Time

The Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for various internship opportunities based in Pretoria, Gauteng. These internships are designed to provide meaningful workplace exposure and hands-on administrative experience across a range of functional units within the organisation. The programme offers an opportunity to gain practical insight into professional environments while developing relevant skills aligned with specific fields of study.

Successful candidates will be placed in departments that support key operational areas, allowing participation in real work processes, structured tasks, and guided learning. The internship environment promotes professional growth through exposure to organisational systems, procedures, and standards that support effective service delivery. Participants will have the opportunity to strengthen technical knowledge, build workplace competencies, and develop professional confidence.

  • Position: Internship Programme
  • Salary Level: R0.00 – R5,000.00
  • Location: Pretoria, Gauteng (Primary)
  • Closing Date: 27 February 202

These opportunities are intended for individuals seeking to enhance their career readiness and gain valuable experience within a structured institutional setting. The internship programme supports skills development, capacity building, and exposure to public sector operations, providing a strong foundation for future employment and professional advancement.

Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) Internship Opportunities – Pretoria, Gauteng

Internship: Registry (x1)
Job Purpose

To render records management, postal and courier services.

Key Functions
  • Receiving documents for filing, safe custody and opening of files according to the QCTO approved file plan
  • Ensure staff members allocate correct reference numbers to submissions according to the approved file plan
  • Creation of new files on Enterprise Content Management
  • Uploading/scanning of new records to the Enterprise Content Management as received from various units
  • Assist users with retrieval of files from Enterprise Content Management
  • Identify records due for disposal and draft submission for approval
  • Listing of records for destruction and executing the destruction process
  • Receiving, sorting and recording incoming mail and courier parcels
  • Recording and dispatching outgoing courier parcels/documents
Job Requirements
  • National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Archives and Records Management, Public Administration or Public Management
Required Competencies
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisational skills
  • Communication skills
  • Computer literacy
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Confidentiality and professional ethics

Internship: Finance (x1)
Job Purpose

Assist in rendering asset management clerical tasks.

Key Functions
  • Update and maintain asset register
  • Identify and administer redundant, non-serviceable and obsolete movable assets for disposal
  • Assist in ensuring asset movement forms are completed
  • Assist in conducting stocktakes, inspections and disposals
Job Requirements
  • National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Finance Management or Management Accounting
Required Competencies
  • Computer literacy in MS Excel, Word and Outlook
  • Good written and verbal communication skills

Internship: Quality Assurance (x3)
Job Purpose

Provide administrative support within the Quality Assurance unit.

Key Functions
  • Evaluate accreditation applications for occupational qualifications and skills programmes
  • Conduct desktop reviews and determine compliance readiness
  • Coordinate and conduct accreditation site visits
  • Prepare accreditation reports and recommendations
  • Maintain updated accreditation records and validity periods
  • Implement monitoring visits
  • Assess compliance with curriculum, facilities, staffing and assessment requirements
  • Compile monitoring reports and track corrective actions
  • Identify non-compliance trends
  • Support continuous improvement plans
  • Capture and maintain learner enrolment data
  • Ensure alignment with QCTO reporting cycles
  • Support readiness for EISA
  • Maintain records, reports and provider files
  • Support domain projects
  • Provide guidance to TVET colleges, CET colleges, government departments and SOEs
  • Compile monthly, quarterly and annual reports
Job Requirements
  • National Diploma (NQF Level 6)
Required Competencies
  • Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Good communication skills
  • Innovative thinking

Internship: Assessment Assurance (x2)
Job Purpose

Provide administrative and operational support to the Assessment Domain in implementing, monitoring and assuring assessment processes.

Key Functions
  • Capture and file assessment documentation (EISA/FISA)
  • Process learner registration and assessment results
  • Maintain accurate records
  • Assist with QP EISA readiness activities
  • Support post-EISA activities
  • Check learner achievements submissions
  • Check assessment standards and instruments submissions
  • Capture and update assessment data
  • Support adherence to policies and procedures
Job Requirements
  • National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Education, Curriculum Development, Social Sciences, Quality Management or Data Analytics
Required Competencies
  • Understanding of assessment or education systems (advantageous)
  • Ability to work with data and records
  • Computer literacy
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisational skills
  • Teamwork
  • Professional conduct

Internship: Legal Services (x1)
Job Purpose

Provide administrative support within the Legal unit.

Key Functions
  • Conduct desktop review, vetting and drafting of SLAs
  • Assist with labour law research
  • Research legislation and policies
  • Research administrative law principles
  • Check invoices from legal service providers
  • Draft routine letters and affidavits
Job Requirements
  • National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in LLB
Required Competencies
  • Drafting skills
  • Communication skills
  • Innovative thinking

Internship: Human Resources (x1)
Job Purpose

Provide administrative and operational support to the HR unit.

Key Functions
  • Assist with recruitment administration
  • Support onboarding and induction
  • Maintain employee records
  • Assist with training and skills development administration
  • Support employee relations and compliance
  • HR data capturing and reporting
  • General HR administration
Job Requirements
  • National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology or Labour Law
Required Competencies
  • Communication skills
  • Administrative and organisational skills
  • Computer literacy
  • Attention to detail
  • Confidentiality

Internship: Secretariat (x1)
Job Purpose

Provide logistical support for Council and Committees.

Key Functions
  • Request logistical needs
  • Arrange transport and accommodation
  • Book travel
  • Process purchase orders
  • Prepare meeting support documentation
  • Procure catering
  • Analyse and process invoices
  • Process remuneration and claims
  • Handle enquiries
Job Requirements
  • National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Supply Chain Management or Finance Management
Required Competencies
  • Professional work ethics
  • Teamwork
  • Problem solving
  • Communication
  • Adaptability

Internship: Certification (x1)
Job Purpose

Provide administrative support to the Certification unit.

Key Functions
  • Track compliance and reporting
  • Maintain filing systems
  • Track documents requiring approval
  • Prepare correspondence and reports
  • Support organisational compliance
Job Requirements
  • National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Office Administration, Business Administration, Secretarial, Records Management or related fields
Required Competencies
  • Accuracy
  • Integrity
  • Communication
  • Customer focus
  • Attention to detail

Internship: Marketing and Communication (x1)
Job Purpose

Support the Marketing and Communications team with visual and multimedia content.

Key Functions
  • Design posters, banners, infographics and social media creatives
  • Layout for print and digital publications
  • Ensure brand alignment
  • Create videos, reels and animations
  • Support photography and videography
  • Edit multimedia content
  • Prepare digital campaign materials
  • Maintain digital asset library
Job Requirements
  • National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Graphic Design, Multimedia Design, Visual Communication or Digital Media
Required Competencies
  • Creativity
  • Communication skills
  • Initiative
  • Teamwork
  • Time management

Internship: Supply Chain Management (x1)
Job Purpose

Arrange travel and related services for official trips.

Key Functions
  • Capture procurement requests
  • Request quotations
  • Liaise with stakeholders
  • Safeguard SCM documents
Job Requirements
  • National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management or Public Management
Required Competencies
  • Computer literacy
  • Communication skills

Internship: Accreditation (x1)
Job Purpose

Provide administrative support to the Accreditation unit.

Key Functions
  • Analyse accreditation applications
  • Conduct desktop reviews
  • Maintain records
  • Coordinate site visits
  • Consolidate reports
  • Process SME claims
  • Support projects and initiatives
  • Maintain registers and documentation
  • Support audits
  • Compile performance reports
Job Requirements
  • National Diploma (NQF Level 6)
Required Competencies
  • Computer literacy
  • Communication skills
  • Initiative
  • Teamwork
  • Time management
General Requirements for All Internships
  • Unemployed South African citizens aged 18–35
  • Minimum National Diploma (NQF Level 6)
  • No working experience required
  • Must not have participated in another internship programme
  • Preference given to applicants residing in Gauteng
  • People living with disabilities, Whites, Coloureds and Indians are encouraged to apply
Employment Equity

QCTO is an equal opportunity employer committed to Employment Equity. The organisation promotes equity in line with its Employment Equity Plan. Applicants may be required to indicate race, gender and disability status. Preference will be given to underrepresented groups, and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Closing Date: 27 February 2026

Applicants are encouraged to apply before the closing date.

Apply Here: QCTO Internship Opportunities – Pretoria, Gauteng