SABS: Internship Programme 2026 – R8 000 Monthly Stipend

ByRainbow Time

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) invites unemployed graduates to apply for the Youth Development Programme, a 12-month internship opportunity aimed at providing valuable workplace exposure and professional development. The programme is scheduled to commence in April 2026 and offers a monthly stipend of R8 000. This initiative is designed to support graduate development through practical training, mentorship, and hands-on experience aligned with organisational priorities and national skills development objectives.

The programme offers internship opportunities across several departments including Finance, Supply Chain Management, Human Capital Services, Internal Audit, Risk, Compliance and Legal Services, Standards, Laboratory Services, Customer Partnering, Certification, Facilities, Strategy, Project Management Office, Accreditation, and ICT & Knowledge Management. Graduates will gain industry experience while developing technical and professional skills that contribute to career growth and improved employability.

  • Position: SABS Youth Development Programme
  • Closing Date: 11 March 2026
  • Programme Duration: 12 Months
  • Monthly Stipend: R8 000

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) invites unemployed graduates to apply for its Youth Development Internship Programme starting in April 2026.

This 12-month programme is designed to provide graduates with valuable workplace experience, professional mentorship, and practical learning opportunities aligned with organisational needs and national skills priorities.

Available Internship Opportunities

Finance

  • Degree in Finance or related field
  • Degree in Finance / Accounting
  • Diploma in Administration or Service Management

Supply Chain Management

  • Degree in Logistics
  • Degree in Supply Chain Management

Human Capital Services

  • Degree in Human Resources Management or Human Resources Development

Internal Audit

  • Diploma / B.Tech / BCompt in Internal Auditing

Risk, Compliance & Legal Services

  • Degree in Risk or Compliance Management, Financial Management, Business Management, or Law
  • LLB or BCom Law

Standards

  • National Diploma in Library / Information Science or Records Management
  • Degree in English, Linguistics, Applied English Studies, Language Practice, or Journalism
  • Diploma / Degree in:
    • Chemical Engineering / Analytical Chemistry
    • Food Technology / Food Science / Biochemistry
    • Electrical Engineering
    • ICT / Environmental Science
    • Civil Engineering / Building Science / Architecture
    • Mechanical Engineering

Laboratory Services

Opportunities available for graduates with qualifications in:

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanical / Plumbing
  • Mechanical / Civil / Chemistry
  • Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current / Rotating Machines)
  • Electrical Engineering (Light Current / Photometry)
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Microbiology / Biotechnology
  • Industrial Chemistry / Petrochemicals
  • Textile Technology
  • Metallurgy / Mining Engineering / Geology (Secunda Region)

Customer Partnering

  • Economics / Business Economics / Econometrics / Mathematics / Statistics
  • Information Systems
  • Communications / Administration
  • Marketing / Media Studies / Journalism (Digital Marketing focus)
  • Marketing / Events Management / Hospitality

Certification

  • National Diploma / Degree in Business Administration

Facilities

  • N4 in Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering
  • BEng / BEngTech (Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical)
  • N6 / Diploma in Financial Accounting

Strategy

  • BCom / BSc in Accounting or Statistics

Project Management Office

  • National Diploma / Degree in Industrial Engineering

Accreditation

  • Diploma in Administration or Office Management

ICT & Knowledge Management

  • Diploma / Degree in Office Administration or Business Administration
  • Diploma / Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Informatics, or Data Science

Programme Requirements

Applicants must:

  • Be South African citizens
  • Be between the ages of 18 and 35
  • Have completed a relevant qualification
  • Have achieved a minimum average of 80%
  • Be unemployed
  • Have no formal work experience related to the qualification

Required Documents

Applications must include:

  • Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Certified copy of ID
  • Certified copies of educational qualifications

Failure to submit all required documents will result in automatic disqualification.

Important Notes

  • Successful candidates will undergo qualification verification.
  • If applicants do not receive feedback within 30 days after the closing date, they should consider their applications unsuccessful.
  • Correspondence will only be sent to shortlisted candidates.
  • Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
  • Selected candidates will sign a fixed 12-month Development Programme contract.

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted through the SABS e-Recruitment System before the official closing date of 11 March 2026. Applicants are encouraged to ensure that all required information and supporting documents are included during the application process to avoid disqualification. Late applications or submissions that do not meet the requirements will not be considered.

Each application must include a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), a certified copy of the applicant’s South African ID, and certified copies of educational qualifications. Applications that do not receive feedback within 30 days after the closing date should be considered unsuccessful. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

Application Deadline: 11 March 2026

Notice

By submitting your application, you consent to the collection, processing, and storage of your personal information for recruitment and selection purposes related to this internship programme. All information will be processed in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and handled securely.

Graduates with disabilities are encouraged to apply.