KZN Department of Economic Development Internships 2026: Unemployed Graduates Can Apply

Who can apply

• Qualification: Degree in Environmental Sciences

Documents you will need

• A completed Z83 application form;
• A recently updated CV; and
• A signed affidavit stating that you have not previously benefited from an internship programme within a National Government Department, Provincial Government Department or Local Government/Municipality.
• Applicants must clearly indicate the reference number, position and area/centre they are applying for on the application form.
• Identity document;
• Qualifications; and
• Recent academic transcripts or records.

How to apply

Applications are submitted directly to KZN Department Economic Development - we do not collect applications. Read the eligibility criteria, prepare your supporting documents, then complete your application on the official page.

Full details

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) invites unemployed graduates to apply for its Internship Programme 2026/2027. The programme provides graduates with structured workplace experience intended to improve their employment opportunities. Pasted text

Internship Application Closing Date: 2 October 2026

Internship Location: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Internship Stipend: Monthly stipend/allowance provided by the Department

Application Method: Z83 form and updated CV

Internships are available at the Department’s Head Office in Pietermaritzburg, district offices across KwaZulu-Natal and selected other locations. Pasted text

About the KZN EDTEA Internship Programme 2026/2027

The Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs is implementing the internship programme as part of its skills development initiatives.

Successful candidates will participate in a structured internship programme and receive a monthly stipend or allowance from the Department. Pasted text

Opportunities cover a wide range of fields, including Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Public Administration, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Tourism, Agriculture, Environmental Sciences, Communications, Law and Business Management.

Available Internship Opportunities

The advertised opportunities include:

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Small Business Development and Co-operatives Internships

The Department is also recruiting graduates for Small Business Development and Co-operatives opportunities.

Small Business Development - Area 1 (Ref: Area 1 SBD-27/29) is available at Harry Gwala, uMzinyathi, Amajuba and uThukela district offices, as well as Head Office in Pietermaritzburg. Relevant qualifications include Economics, Business Administration, Business Studies and Entrepreneurship. Pasted text

Small Business Development - Area 2 (Ref: Area 2-SBD-27/29) includes opportunities at Ugu, eThekwini and Head Office in Pietermaritzburg. A Commerce or relevant qualification is required.

Co-operatives - Area 1 (Ref: Area 1-Co-ops-27/29) requires qualifications such as Supply Chain and Logistics, Financial Management, Entrepreneurship or Clothing Management.

Co-operatives - Area 2 (Ref: Area 2-Co-ops-27/29) has placements in uMkhanyakude and King Cetshwayo and accepts Management of Co-operatives, Economics, Business Management or a related qualification. Pasted text

Economic Development and Business Internships

Other opportunities include:

• Economic Empowerment - EconEmp-27/29: Development Studies, Policy and Development Studies, Economics, Business Administration or Finance.
• RLED-PSS Capacity Building - RLEDPSS-27/29: Industrial Psychology, HRD, Development Studies, Economics or Social Science.
• RLED-MTES - RLEDMTES-27/29: Development Studies, Economics, Social Science or equivalent.
• Business Regulation - Reg-27/29: Business Management, Business Administration, Public Policy or Bachelor of Laws.
• Consumer Protection - Consumer-27/29: LLB.
• Tourism Development - TOURISM27/29: Tourism Management or Ecotourism Management. Pasted text

Industry, Agriculture and Trade Internships

Graduates can also apply for the following:

Strategic Industrial Interventions - SII-27/29: Commerce (Economics), BCom Supply Chain Management and Logistics, Business Development, Development Studies, Aviation Management or Transport Economics.

Agribusiness/Agro Processing - Agribus-27/29: Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness Management, Agricultural Management or equivalent.

Trade and Investment Promotions - Trade&Inv-27/29: Commerce fields such as Economics, International Trade or International Business.

Forestry and Furniture - Forestry-27/29: Forest/Wood Science or Development Studies.

Creative Economy - Creative-27/29: Arts, Marketing or Public Relations. Pasted text

Administration, Research and Economic Analysis Internships

Additional internships include:

• Office of the DDG - OfficeDir-27/29: Public Administration or Management.
• District Operations Management - OfficeDir-27/29: Business Administration, Business Management, Public Administration, Public Management or equivalent.
• Policy & Planning - P&P-27/29: Economics, Town and Regional Planning or Geo Information.
• Research & Modelling - R&M-27/29: BCom Honours Economics or the qualification listed in the source as “B. Com Honours Engineering (Civil)”.
• Knowledge Management - Knowledge-27/29: Library & Information Management, Knowledge Management or equivalent.
• Economic Analysis & Economic Impact - Economic-27/29: BCom Degree in Economics.
• Statistic Database - Stats-27.29: BCom Degree in Economics or Statistics Database Management. Pasted text

Environmental Management Services Internships

Reference Number: Enviro-27/29

Qualification: Degree in Environmental Sciences

Placements are listed across district offices in Amajuba, uMzinyathi, uThukela, Harry Gwala, Ugu, eThekwini, uMgungundlovu, King Cetshwayo, uMkhanyakude, iLembe and Zululand. Pasted text

Documents Required

Applications must include:

Applicants must clearly indicate the reference number, position and area/centre they are applying for on the application form.

Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of their:

How to Apply for KZN Department of Economic Development Internships 2026/2027

Applicants must submit the completed Z83 form and updated CV to the appropriate Departmental office.

Click here to download the Z83 Application Form

Applications may be submitted directly to:

Head OfficeDepartment of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs270 Jabu Ndlovu StreetPietermaritzburgKwaZulu-Natal

Alternatively, applications may be posted to:

Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental AffairsPrivate Bag X9152Pietermaritzburg3200

Applications may also be hand delivered to:

Ground Floor270 Jabu Ndlovu StreetPietermaritzburg3201

For attention: Ms W. Mkhulise

District Office Application Addresses

Applicants may also submit applications to the relevant district office:

Applicants should use the location, position and reference number applicable to the internship they are applying for.

Internship Closing Date

Applications for the KZN Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs Internship Programme close on:

2 October 2026

Late applications should not be submitted.

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