Hospitality & Tourism

CATHSSETA Tourism & Travel Internship 2026

CATHSSETA

Hospitality & Tourism (CATHSSETA)

How this stipend compares

At R6 750 a month, this listing sits in the 16th percentile — it pays more than 16% of the 16 comparable listings for internships nationally that are open right now.

R6 125R12 000

25th percentile: R7 750
Median: R8 125
75th percentile: R9 250

Calculated by SetaJobs from 16 live internships nationally that publish a stipend. Amounts quoted per week or per year are converted to a monthly equivalent. See the full stipend benchmarks for how pay varies by sector and province.

Opportunity Overview

CATHSSETA funds a tourism-and-travel internship in Mpumalanga, the gateway to the Kruger National Park, placing graduates with tourism operators to build sector experience.

This internship is based in Mbombela, Mpumalanga (Mpumalanga) and falls under the CATHSSETA — Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality & Sport, leading to a NQF Level 6 qualification. A monthly stipend is provided: R6 000 – R7 500 / month.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum qualification: Diploma (NQF 6)
South African citizen with a valid ID
Aged 18–35 (youth programme)
Currently unemployed and not on another funded programme
Clear criminal record
National Diploma in Tourism/Travel Management
Strong communication skills

Key Responsibilities

During this internship you will:

Supporting tour bookings, itineraries and customer service
Assisting with destination marketing and content
Capturing visitor and booking data
Helping coordinate tours and events
Completing a structured internship logbook

Stipend & Benefits

Successful candidates receive a monthly stipend of R6 000 – R7 500 / month for the duration of the programme, on-the-job mentorship, and a nationally recognised NQF Level 6 qualification on successful completion.

How to Apply — Step by Step

Check that you qualify against the minimum requirements above before applying.
Prepare and certify your documents (not older than 3 months):
Certified copy of your South African ID
Certified copy of your highest qualification / latest results
Updated CV (maximum 2 pages)
A short motivational letter
Submit your application using one of the methods below.
Apply before the closing date: 6 November 2026. Late applications are not considered.

Apply online: Visit www.cathsseta.org.za, search for "Tourism & Travel Internship 2026", and complete the online application form.
Apply by email: Send your CV and certified documents to internships@cathsseta.org.za with the subject line "Tourism & Travel Internship 2026 – [Your Name]".

Beware of scams: A legitimate internship will never ask you to pay a fee to apply or to "secure your place". If you are asked for money, it is a scam.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard back within four weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful for this round. CATHSSETA is an equal-opportunity employer; preference may be given to candidates from designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Act.

This listing in context

What the 303 opportunities we currently hold say about this one.

Live internships: 68
In Mpumalanga: 3
Closing within 7 days: 1

12% of the 68 live internships we hold ask for Diploma (NQF 6). The commonest requirement is Degree (NQF 7), at 68%.

Live internships stay open for a median of 74 days between posting and closing date.

Calculated by SetaJobs from the 303 listings open on this site right now, and updated as they change. Browse all 10 opportunities in Mpumalanga.

What you'll need to apply

Internships usually ask for your completed qualification up front — that is the thing being checked.

Your CV
Certified copy of your ID
Certified copies of any qualifications
A short motivation letter

Full checklist for an internship →

What an internship actually is

An internship is a fixed-term work-experience placement for someone who already holds a qualification. Unlike a learnership, it does not award a new qualification — its purpose is to convert a certificate, diploma or degree into the experience that entry-level adverts keep asking for. In the public service these run for a set term and are generally not renewable.

How internships work: the week, the qualification and where it leads →

Watch out for this

Government internships are usually once-only: having completed one, you may be ineligible for another. Check the advert's exclusion clause before applying if you have interned before.

About CATHSSETA & this sector

CATHSSETA covers culture, arts, tourism, hospitality and sport — sectors that hire seasonally and reward practical, customer-facing experience.

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