NERSA Internship Opportunities 2026/2027

Opportunity Overview

NERSA is offering Internship and Learnership Programmes for 2026/2027, contributing to youth and skills development across South Africa. These programmes are designed to provide unemployed graduates with valuable workplace exposure, helping them to gain new skills and knowledge.

Successful applicants will be appointed on a twenty-four (24) month contract with NERSA, working in Pretoria. This is an opportunity to gain practical experience within a key regulatory body.

Minimum Requirements

To be eligible for these internship opportunities, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Have completed Grade 12.
• Hold a National Diploma (NQF 6), Bachelor’s Degree, B Tech Degree, Advanced Diploma (NQF 7), Postgraduate Diploma, Honours Degree (NQF 8), or Master’s Degree (NQF 9) from a South African university.
• Be an unemployed South African citizen.

Internships are available in various departments, each requiring specific qualifications:

• Legal Advisory Services: National Diploma or Degree (NQF 6/7) in Law.
• Information Communication and Technology: National Diploma or Degree (NQF 6/7) in Information Technology, Information Management.
• Information Resource Management: National Diploma or Degree (NQF 6/7) in Information Technology, Information Management.
• Communication and Stakeholder Management: National Diploma or Degree (NQF 6/7) in Communication, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism.
• Human Resources Management: National Diploma or Degree (NQF 6/7) in Human Resources Management.
• Internal Audit Unit: National Diploma or Degree (NQF 6/7) in Auditing.
• Regulatory Analysis and Research: National Diploma or Degree (NQF 6/7) in Economics, Finance, or Statistics.
• Finance Management and Governance: National Diploma or Degree (NQF 6/7) in Accounting.
• Supply Chain Management, Facilities/Project: National Diploma or Degree (NQF 6/7) in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing Management, Logistics Management.
• Office of the CEO: National Diploma or Degree (NQF 6/7) in Business Administration, Office Management.
• Security Management: National Diploma or Degree (NQF 6/7) in Security Management, Security Risk Management, Safety and Security Management.
• International Relations: National Diploma or Degree (NQF 6/7) in Diplomacy Studies, International Relations, Political Studies.
• Strategic Planning and Monitoring: National Diploma or Degree (NQF 6/7) in Auditing, Risk Management.
• Electricity Pricing and Tariffs: National Diploma or Degree (NQF 6/7) in Accounting, Finance or Economics.
• Electricity Licensing, Compliance and Dispute Resolution: National Diploma or Degree (NQF 6/7) in Electrical Engineering.
• Gas Licensing, Compliance and Dispute Resolution: National Diploma or Degree (NQF 6/7) in Chemical Engineering.
• Gas Competition and Market Analysis: National Diploma or Degree (NQF 6/7) in Accounting, Finance or Economics.
• Gas Pricing and Tariffs: National Diploma or Degree (NQF 6/7) in Accounting, Finance or Economics.
• Petroleum Pipelines Tariffs: National Diploma or Degree (NQF 6/7) in Accounting, Finance or Economics.
• Petroleum Licensing, Compliance and Dispute Resolution: National Diploma or Degree (NQF 6/7) in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online through the official portal.

• Visit the application link: https://www.graduates24.com/nersa-internship-opportunities-2026-2027
• Follow the instructions on the portal to complete your application.

The application deadline for these opportunities is 16 November 2026.