Are you an unemployed South African graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in a professional, high-impact environment? The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) is inviting graduates to apply for its Internship Programme 2025 / 2026. This programme offers structured learning, mentorship, and practical exposure in one of South Africa’s leading development finance institutions.
Closing Date: 18 October 2025
Duration: 24 Months
Location: IDC Mpumalanga Regional Office, South Africa
Contract Type: Fixed-term Graduate Internship
About the IDC Internship Programme 2025–2026
The IDC is a state-owned national development finance institution dedicated to promoting industrial growth and job creation in South Africa. Through its Internship Programme, the IDC provides graduates with practical workplace experience, mentorship, and exposure to real-world business operations.
The programme aims to develop future talent, enhance employability, and provide graduates with access to networking opportunities and industry insights within a leading public entity.
Programme Objectives
The IDC Internship Programme is designed to:
- Build a pipeline of skilled professionals for key business areas and sectors.
- Offer unemployed graduates the opportunity to gain practical work experience.
- Enable graduates to apply academic knowledge in professional and business settings.
- Provide mentorship, career guidance, and networking opportunities from experienced professionals.
Qualification and Experience Requirements
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
- South African citizen under the age of 35 years.
- Completed a qualification in:
- BCom Accounting OR
- BCom Financial Management (specialising in Management Accounting)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Not currently studying or participating in another internship, learnership, or similar programme.
- Willingness to undergo competency-based interviews and background checks (criminal record, qualification verification, and citizenship confirmation).
Key Skills and Competencies
Job-Related Skills:
- Strong relationship management and interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Attention to detail and effective time management
- Ability to liaise with internal and external clients
- Professionalism, discretion, and customer service orientation
- Creativity, innovation, and proactive problem-solving
Behavioural Competencies:
- Forward-thinking and proactive mindset
- Excellent planning, organising, and adaptability
- Integrity, ethics, and adherence to organisational values
- Willingness to learn and accept guidance
Technical Competencies:
Useful links:
- Knowledge of Accounting and Financial Management principles
- Understanding of IDC’s mandate and operations
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
Contract Information
- Duration: 24 months
- Type: Fixed-term employment contract
- Location: IDC Mpumalanga Regional Office
- Start Date: 2025
- Remuneration: Monthly stipend provided
Successful candidates will be required to sign a 24-month fixed-term contract with IDC.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications online via the IDC Careers Portal.
Apply here: IDC Internship Programme 2025–2027
Job Reference: IDC00621
Region: Mpumalanga
⚠️ If you have not been contacted within four weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Closing Date: 18 October 2025
Conclusion
The IDC Internship Programme 2025 / 2026 is an incredible opportunity for graduates to gain practical experience, develop professional skills, and build a strong foundation for a career in finance, accounting, and management within a high-impact organisation. With structured mentorship, hands-on exposure, and a 24-month learning journey, this internship can be the stepping stone to a rewarding and sustainable career.
Don’t miss this chance — apply before 18 October 2025 to join IDC and take your first step toward a meaningful career in South Africa’s industrial development sector.
