TEFLA Group Internship Programme 2026 (12-Month Contract)

Stipend: R4 000 per month | Multiple Provinces in South Africa

The TEFLA Group, in partnership with the Construction Education and Training Authority (CETA), invites applications from suitably qualified graduates for a 12-month internship programme in construction-related fields. The programme is designed to provide structured workplace exposure, practical technical experience, and industry-relevant skills development aligned with infrastructure and built-environment professions across South Africa.

This internship opportunity supports graduates seeking experiential learning required for career entry into engineering, surveying, construction management, landscaping architecture, and quantity surveying disciplines. Applicants who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply before the closing date.

TEFLA Group Internship Programme:

Positions:

• Diploma in Civil Engineering
• Diploma in Building
• Bachelor of Quantity Surveying
• Bachelor of Science Honours in Construction Project Management
• Diploma in Landscaping Architecture
• Bachelor of Science in Land Surveying

Duration:

• 12 months

Stipend:

• R4 000.00 per month

Location:

• Pretoria (Gauteng)
• Maphumulo (KwaZulu-Natal)
• Cape Town (Western Cape)
• Sekororo (Limpopo)

Closing Date:

• 28 March 2026

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to submit applications as part of inclusive participation in professional training initiatives.

Internship Programme Overview

The internship programme provides:

• Structured workplace experience in construction and infrastructure sectors
• Exposure to professional technical environments
• Practical application of academic qualifications
• Industry mentorship and supervision
• Skills development aligned with national construction priorities
• Work readiness preparation for graduate employment pathways

The programme duration is 12 months, with a monthly stipend of R4 000.

Available Internship Positions by Province

Gauteng (Pretoria)

The following internship opportunities are available:

• Diploma in Civil Engineering (1 position)
• Diploma in Building (1 position)
• Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (2 positions)
• Bachelor of Science Honours in Construction Project Management (1 position)
• Diploma in Landscaping Architecture (1 position)

These placements provide exposure to construction planning, infrastructure coordination, and technical project environments within the Gauteng region.

KwaZulu-Natal (Maphumulo)

Internship placements include:

• Bachelor of Science in Land Surveying (1 position)
• Diploma in Civil Engineering (1 position)
• Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (2 positions)
• Diploma in Building (2 positions)

These opportunities support technical participation in land development planning, surveying operations, and building project environments.

Western Cape (Cape Town)

Available internship fields include:

• Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (2 positions)
• Bachelor of Science Honours in Construction Project Management (2 positions)
• Diploma in Building (1 position)
• Diploma in Landscaping Architecture (2 positions)

Interns will gain experience in project costing, site supervision support, planning coordination, and landscape infrastructure development activities.

Limpopo (Sekororo)

Internship placements available:

• Bachelor of Science in Land Surveying (1 position)
• Diploma in Civil Engineering (1 position)
• Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (2 positions)
• Diploma in Building (2 positions)

These placements provide exposure to rural infrastructure development, land measurement systems, and construction project support environments.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Updated Curriculum Vitae
• Certified copy of South African ID (not older than 3 months)
• Certified copies of academic qualifications
• Qualification aligned with one of the listed internship fields
• Must not have previously participated in a government-funded internship programme
• Must clearly indicate field of study and preferred location in the application

Applications missing required documentation may not be considered.

Preferred Candidate Profile

Suitable candidates should demonstrate:

• Commitment to professional development within the construction sector
• Strong technical interest in infrastructure and built-environment careers
• Ability to work independently and within project teams
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail in technical environments
• Willingness to learn through structured workplace exposure
• Adaptability across project-based work settings

These attributes support successful completion of experiential training programmes.

Fields of Study Accepted

Applications are invited from graduates with qualifications in:

• Civil Engineering
• Building Studies
• Quantity Surveying
• Construction Project Management
• Landscaping Architecture
• Land Surveying

Only applicants whose qualifications match listed internship categories should apply.

Programme Benefits

Participants in the internship programme will receive:

• Monthly stipend of R4 000
• Workplace exposure within construction environments
• Practical technical learning opportunities
• Experience aligned with professional registration pathways
• Industry mentorship support
• Enhanced employability prospects after programme completion

This programme supports transition from academic study to technical workplace readiness.

Application Procedure

Interested applicants must submit the following documents:

• Updated Curriculum Vitae
• Certified copy of South African ID
• Certified copies of qualifications
• Clearly indicated field of study
• Preferred province or placement location

Applications must be sent to: [email protected]

Only complete applications will be considered.

Closing Date: 28 March 2026

Late applications may not be accepted. Applicants who do not receive feedback after the selection process should consider their applications unsuccessful.