Company Name
South African Tourism
Job Title
Graduate Internship Programme 2026 (X23 Posts)
Location
Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for the South African Tourism Graduate Internship Programme 2026, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
South African citizen
Unemployed graduate
Minimum 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma, Degree, or BTech)
Qualification at NQF Level 6 or NQF Level 7
No prior internship experience
Strong interest in the tourism and public sector
Willing to commit to a 24-month internship programme
Graduates with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The internship opportunities are available across the following business units:
Available Business Units & Reference Numbers
- Office of the CEO
Field: Public Relations / Marketing / Communications
Reference Number: SAT101
- Legal
Field: LLB / BCom Law
Reference Number: SAT102
Strategic Planning, Evaluation & Project Management
Field: Public Management / Public Administration / Auditing
Reference Number: SAT103
- Brand & Marketing / Public Relations
Field: Strategic Communications / Digital Marketing / PR / Marketing
Reference Number: SAT104
- Insights & Analytics
Field: Research / Business Science / Statistics / Data Science / Data Engineering
Reference Number: SAT105
- Finance & Supply Chain
Fields: Finance / Accounting; Logistics & Supply Chain
Reference Number: SAT106
- National Convention Bureau
Fields: Sales & Marketing / Events Management / Tourism Management / Project Management
Reference Number: SAT107
- Tourism Grading Council
Fields: Travel & Tourism / Hospitality / Events / Project Management
Reference Number: SAT108
- Global Trade
Field: Digital Marketing / Tourism Marketing
Reference Number: SAT109
- Human Capital
Field: Human Resources Management / Industrial Psychology
Reference Number: SAT110
- Information & Communications Technology (ICT)
Fields: IT / Business Analytics / Business Information Systems
Reference Number: SAT111
- Tourism Execution (Europe, Africa, Asia & Domestic Markets)
Field: Tourism Marketing
Reference Number: SAT112
Benefits
Successful interns will receive:
Paid internship opportunity
24 months of structured workplace exposure
Hands-on experience in a national public entity
Professional mentoring and coaching
Exposure to real tourism and business projects
Improved employability and workplace skills
Application Deadline
30 January 2026
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via PNET.
Before applying, ensure you have:
An updated CV
Certified copies of qualifications and ID
Correct reference number for the internship post you are applying for
👉 Apply online via PNET (Search: South African Tourism Graduate Internship Programme 2026)
Employment Equity
South African Tourism is committed to Employment Equity.
Graduates from designated groups and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.