KZN EDTEA Graduate Internships 2027 - 2029: X138 Posts
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (KZN EDTEA) invites unemployed graduates to apply for 138 Graduate Internship Programme opportunities for 2027 - 2029.
KZN EDTEA Graduate Internships 2027 - 2029: X138 Posts is a internship offered by KZN EDTEA in KwaZulu-Natal. Applications close on 02 Oct 2026.
Who can apply
- Qualification: Degree in Environmental Sciences
- Applicants must possess the relevant qualification specified for the internship they are applying for.
- Three-year Degree at NQF Level 7.
- Advanced Diploma at NQF Level 7.
- National Diploma at NQF Level 6.
- Honours Degree/Postgraduate Diploma at NQF Level 8.
- Other relevant qualifications from recognised Universities, Universities of Technology or TVET Colleges, where applicable.
- Applicants should carefully match their qualification with the specific internship and reference number before applying.
Documents you will need
- A completed and signed new Z83 Application for Employment form.
- An updated and detailed CV.
- A signed affidavit confirming that the applicant has not previously benefited from an internship programme offered by a National or Provincial Government Department or Local Government/Municipality.
- Applicants must quote the correct reference number for the internship opportunity they are applying for.
How to apply
Applications are submitted directly to KZN EDTEA - we do not collect applications. Read the eligibility criteria, prepare your supporting documents, then complete your application on the official page.
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KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (KZN EDTEA) invites unemployed graduates to apply for 138 Graduate Internship Programme opportunities for 2027 - 2029.
Internship Application Closing Date: 02 October 2026
Internship Location: Various locations across KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Number of Opportunities: X138
Internship Duration: 24 months
Stipend: Monthly stipend/allowance
About the KZN EDTEA Graduate Internship Programme
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs is offering a structured 24-month Graduate Internship Programme to provide unemployed graduates with practical workplace experience.
The 2027 - 2029 intake provides 138 opportunities across 43 advertised internship streams and placements, covering administration, finance, human resources, information technology, economics, tourism, environmental management, law, supply chain management and several other disciplines.
Applicants should apply only for positions for which their qualifications meet the stated requirements and must quote the correct reference number.
Administration Internship Opportunities
1. Office of the MEC - Office Support (X2)Reference: MEC Office Support-27/29Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Public AdministrationLocation: Dube TradePort, Durban
2. Office of the HOD - Office Support (X3)Reference: HOD Office-27/29Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Public Administration/Management or Business Administration/ManagementLocation: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
3. Risk and Integrity Management (X1)Reference: Risk-27/29Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Risk Management or Professional EthicsLocation: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
4. Internal Audit (X1)Reference: IntAudit-27/29Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Internal Auditing or Risk ManagementLocation: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
Governance and Strategy Management Internships
5. Monitoring and Evaluation (X2)Reference: M&E-27/29Qualification: Postgraduate qualification in Monitoring and Evaluation; Degree in Social ScienceLocation: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
6. Public Entities Oversight (X3)Reference: PublicEnt-27/29Qualification: Degree in Law/LLB, Diploma in Public Management or Diploma in AccountingLocation: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
7. Strategic Planning (X2)Reference: Strat-27/29Qualification: Postgraduate qualification in Development Studies, Public Policy, Town and Regional Planning or related Social Science/Research fieldLocation: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
8. Intergovernmental Relations (X1)Reference: IGR-27/29Qualification: Degree in Social Science, Public Administration, Public Management, Development Studies, International Relations or Political ScienceLocation: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
Financial Management Internships
9. Finance (X3)Reference: Finance-27/29Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Accounting or Financial ManagementLocation: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
10. Finance - Budget (X2)Reference: FinBudg-27/29Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Cost and Management AccountingLocation: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
11. Asset Management (X2)Reference: Asset-27/29Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Financial Management, Accounting or Cost Management AccountingLocation: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
12. Supply Chain Management (X7)Reference: SCM-27/29Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Public Administration, Business Management, Logistics Procurement/Purchasing ManagementLocation: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
13. Internal Control (X1)Reference: Internal-C27/29Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Internal Audit or Risk ManagementLocation: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
Corporate Services Internships
14. Human Resource Management (X4)Reference: HRM-27/29Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Human Resource Management, Public Administration or related studiesLocation: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
15. Employee Health and Wellness (X1)Reference: EHW-27/29Qualification: Degree majoring in Psychology or Postgraduate Degree/Diploma in PsychologyLocation: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
16. Information Technology (X2)Reference: IT-27/29Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Information TechnologyLocation: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
17. Telecommunications (X2)Reference: TEL-COMM-27/29Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Information TechnologyLocation: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
18. Communications and Marketing (X2)Reference: COM-27/29Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Public Relations, Media Studies, Communication, Photography, Desktop Publishing or VideographyLocation: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
19. Registry (X1)Reference: Registry27/29Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Social Sciences, Records Management, Archives Management or Public ManagementLocation: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
20. Facilities Management (X1)Reference: Facilities-27/29Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Public Management, Facilities Management or Property ManagementLocation: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
21. Fleet Management (X1)Reference: Fleet-27/29Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or Public ManagementLocation: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
Enterprise Development Internships
22. Small Business Development - Area 1 (X5)Reference: SBD-27/29Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Economics, Business Administration, Business Studies or EntrepreneurshipLocations: Harry Gwala, uMzinyathi, Amajuba, uThukela and Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
23. Small Business Development - Area 2 (X4)Reference: SBD-27/29Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Commerce or relevant qualificationLocations: Ugu, eThekwini, Head Office Pietermaritzburg and SMME Fund
Co-operatives and Economic Empowerment Internships
24. Co-operatives - Area 1 (X2)Reference: Co-ops-27/29Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Supply Chain and Logistics, Financial Management, Entrepreneurship or Clothing ManagementLocation: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
25. Co-operatives - Area 2 (X2)Reference: Co-ops-27/29Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Management of Co-operatives, Economics, Business Management or related qualificationLocations include: uMkhanyakude (Mkuze) and King Cetshwayo (Richards Bay)
26. Economic Empowerment (X3)Reference: EconEmp-27/29Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Development Studies, Policy and Development Studies, Economics, Business Administration or FinanceLocation: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
Regional and Local Economic Development Internships
27. RLED - PSS/Capacity Building (X1)Reference: RLEDPSS-27/29Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Industrial Psychology, HRD, Development Studies, Economics or Social ScienceLocation: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
28. RLED - MTES (X1)Reference: RLEDMTES-27/29Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Development Studies, Economics, Social Science or equivalentLocation: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
Business Regulation and Consumer Protection Internships
29. Business Regulation (X2)Reference: Reg-27/29Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Business Management, Business Administration, Public Policy or Bachelor of LawsLocation: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
30. Consumer Protection (X7)Reference: Consumer-27/29Qualification: LLBLocations: Head Office Pietermaritzburg, Durban and various district offices
Tourism Development Internships
31. Tourism Development (X6)Reference: TOURISM27/29Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Tourism Management or Ecotourism ManagementLocation: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
Trade and Sector Development Internships
32. Strategic Industrial Interventions (X5)Reference: SII-27/29Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Commerce (Economics), BCom Supply Chain Management and Logistics, Business Development, Development Studies, Aviation Management or Transport EconomicsLocation: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
33. Agribusiness/Agro Processing (X1)Reference: Agribus-27/29Qualification: BSc in Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness Management, Agricultural Management or equivalentLocation: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
34. Trade and Investment Promotions (X1)Reference: Trade&Inv-27/29Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Commerce fields such as Economics, International Trade or International Trade and BusinessLocation: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
35. Forestry and Furniture (X1)Reference: Forestry-27/29Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Forest/Wood Science or Development StudiesLocation: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
36. Creative Economy (X1)Reference: Creative-27/29Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Arts, Marketing or Public RelationsLocation: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
37. Office of the DDG (X1)Reference: OfficeDir-27/29Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Public Administration or ManagementLocation: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
Economic Research, Strategy and Planning Internships
38. District Operations Management (X13)Reference: DistrictOfficer-27/29Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Business Administration/Business Management, Public Administration/Public Management or equivalentLocations: Pietermaritzburg and various KZN district offices
39. Policy and Planning (X2)Reference: P&P-27/29Qualification: Degree in Economics, Town and Regional Planning or Geo InformationLocation: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
40. Research and Modelling (X3)Reference: R&M-27/29Qualification: BCom Honours in Economics or BCom Honours Engineering (Civil)Location: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
41. Knowledge Management (X1)Reference: Knowledge-27/29Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Library and Information Management, Degree in Knowledge Management or equivalentLocation: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
42. Economic Analysis and Economic Impact (X2)Reference: Economic-27/29Qualification: BCom Degree in EconomicsLocation: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
43. Statistic Database (X1)Reference: Stats-27/29Qualification: BCom Degree in Economics or Statistics Database ManagementLocation: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
Environmental Management Internships X30
KZN EDTEA is also offering 30 Environmental Management internship opportunities.
Reference: Enviro-27/29
Qualification: Degree in Environmental Sciences
Placements are available across KwaZulu-Natal, including:
- Amajuba
- uMzinyathi
- uThukela
- Harry Gwala
- Ugu
- eThekwini
- uMgungundlovu
- King Cetshwayo
- uMkhanyakude
- iLembe
- Zululand
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must possess the relevant qualification specified for the internship they are applying for.
Depending on the position, qualifications may include:
Applicants should carefully match their qualification with the specific internship and reference number before applying.
Documents Required
Applicants must submit:
Applicants must quote the correct reference number for the internship opportunity they are applying for.
How to Apply
Applications may be posted to:
Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental AffairsPrivate Bag X9152Pietermaritzburg3200
Attention: Ms W. Mkhulise
Alternatively, applications may be hand delivered to:
Ground Floor270 Jabu Ndlovu StreetPietermaritzburg3201
Applications may also be delivered to the relevant district offices listed below:
- eThekwini: The Marine Building, 22 Dorothy Nyembe Street, 8th Floor, Durban.
- Ugu: 46 Bisset Street, Port Shepstone.
- Harry Gwala: 1 Northway Drive, Ixopo.
- iLembe: Albert House, Corner Link Road and R102, Stanger.
- uThukela: 20 Buckingham Street, Ladysmith.
- Amajuba: Harding Office Park, 50 Harding Street, Newcastle.
- uMzinyathi: 206 Beaconsfield Street, Entrance 3, Dundee.
- Zululand: LA Building, Prince Mangosuthu Street/King Dinuzulu Highway, Ulundi B.
- uMkhanyakude - Mkuze: ERF 60, Mzolozolo Avenue, Mkuze, 3969.
- King Cetshwayo: ERF 11637, Veldenvlei, South Ext 3, Aloe Loop Street, Richards Bay.
- uMkhanyakude - Mtubatuba: Lot 55d Kiepersol Street, Riverview Road, Mtubatuba.
Applicants are discouraged from using registered mail because the Department states that it will not accept responsibility for non-collection.
Click here to view and apply for KZN EDTEA Graduate Internships 2027 - 2029
Applications close on 02 October 2026.
Applicants who have not been contacted within three months after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Frequently asked questions
What is the KZN EDTEA Graduate Internships 2027 - 2029: X138 Posts?
The KZN EDTEA Graduate Internships 2027 - 2029: X138 Posts is a internship offered by KZN EDTEA for South African students and applicants interested in Engineering, Accounting/Finance, and Commerce/Business. KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (KZN EDTEA) invites unemployed graduates to apply for 138 Graduate Internship Programme opportunities for 2027 - 2029. Internship Application Closing Date: 02 October 2026 Internship Location: Various locations ac... You can read the full details, eligibility criteria, and application steps on this page before you apply.
Who qualifies for the KZN EDTEA internship?
To qualify for the KZN EDTEA internship, applicants generally need to meet a few key conditions. These include Qualification: Degree in Environmental Sciences, Applicants must possess the relevant qualification specified for the internship they are applying for., and Three-year Degree at NQF Level 7.. It is open to applicants at TVET, Diploma, and Postgraduate level. Read every requirement carefully on the official listing, because meeting all of them improves your chances of being shortlisted.
When does the KZN EDTEA internship close?
According to our sources, the KZN EDTEA internship closes on 2 October 2026. We last checked this listing on 21 September 2026. We always recommend verifying the closing date on the official listing, as providers sometimes extend or bring forward their deadlines.
What documents do I need to apply?
For the KZN EDTEA internship you will typically need to prepare A completed and signed new Z83 Application for Employment form., An updated and detailed CV., A signed affidavit confirming that the applicant has not previously benefited from an internship programme offered by a National or Provincial Government Department or Local Government/Municipality., and Applicants must quote the correct reference number for the internship opportunity they are applying for.. Make sure any copies you submit are certified and clearly legible, as incomplete applications are often rejected. It also helps to scan everything in advance so you can upload or attach the documents quickly when you apply.
How do I apply for the KZN EDTEA internship?
Applications may be posted to: Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental AffairsPrivate Bag X9152Pietermaritzburg3200 Attention: Ms W. Mkhulise Alternatively, applications may be hand delivered to: Ground Floor270 Jabu Ndlovu StreetPietermaritzburg3201 Applications may also be delivered to the relevant district offices listed below: eThekwini: The Marine Building, 22 Dorothy Nyembe Street, 8th Floor, Durban. Ugu: 46 Bisset Street, Port Shepstone. Harry Gwala: 1 Northway Drive, Ixopo. iLembe: Albert House, Corner Link Road and R102, Stanger. uThukela: 20 Buckingham Street, Ladysmith. Amajuba: Harding Office Park, 50 Harding Street, Newcastle. uMzinyathi: 206 Beaconsfield Street, Entrance 3, Dundee. Zululand: LA Building, Prince Mangosuthu Street/King Dinuzulu Highway, Ulundi B. uMkhanyakude - Mkuze: ERF 60, Mzolozolo Avenue, Mkuze, 3969. King Cetshwayo: ERF 11637, Veldenvlei, South Ext 3, Aloe Loop Street, Richards Bay. uMkhanyakude - Mtubatuba: Lot 55d Kiepersol Street, Riverview Road, Mtubatuba. Applicants are discouraged from using registered mail because the Department states that it will not accept responsibility for non-collection. Click here to view and apply for KZN EDTEA Graduate Internships 2027 - 2029 Applications close on 02 October 2026. Applicants who have not been contacted within three months after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful. You can start your application using the official link provided on this page. Apply early and keep a copy of any reference number or confirmation you receive, in case you need to follow up.
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