Mpumalanga Regional Training Trust (MRTT) & ETDP SETA Graduate Internship Programme 2026

Who can apply

• National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• National Diploma in a finance-related qualification at NQF Level 6
• Degree or advanced diploma in a Human Resources Management-related qualification at NQF Level 7
• Degree or advanced diploma in a Legal Studies qualification at NQF Level 7
• Degree or advanced diploma in Project Management at NQF Level 7
• National Diploma in Hospitality Management or Culinary Arts Diploma at NQF Level 6
• NQF Level 6 qualification in Accounting, Internal Auditing or Risk Management
• The advert does not state additional requirements on the supplied page, so applicants should not assume that unlisted qualifications or experience are compulsory.

Documents you will need

• A recently updated and comprehensive CV
• Recently certified copies of all qualifications
• Senior Certificate
• ID document
• Fully completed and signed application form
• Applicants should ensure every requested document is included.
• MRTT warns that failure to submit all requested documentation, as well as submitting an application after the deadline, will result in the application not being considered.

How to apply

Applications are submitted directly to Mpumalanga Regional Training Trust - we do not collect applications. Read the eligibility criteria, prepare your supporting documents, then complete your application on the official page.

Full details

The Mpumalanga Regional Training Trust (MRTT), in partnership with ETDP SETA Mpumalanga Province, is inviting suitably qualified graduates to apply for its 2026 Internship Programme.

This is a substantial workplace-development opportunity for unemployed graduates who need practical experience after completing a diploma, degree or advanced diploma. According to the official internship advertisement, seven graduates will be hosted across several occupational areas, including finance, human resources, legal services, project management, hospitality and culinary studies, and risk management and auditing.

Successful participants will receive monthly stipends of either R6,000 or R7,500, depending on the internship and qualification level indicated in the advertisement. The programme will run for 24 months, with a stated starting date of 1 October 2026.

Applications close on 4 September 2026.

Quick Overview

• Organisation: Mpumalanga Regional Training Trust (MRTT)
• Partner: ETDP SETA Mpumalanga Province
• Programme: Internship Programme 2026
• Number of graduates to be hosted: 7
• Programme duration: 24 months
• Starting date: 1 October 2026
• Locations: Emalahleni and Mbombela, depending on the position
• Monthly stipend: R6,000 or R7,500 depending on the position/qualification
• Fields: Finance, Human Resources, Legal Studies, Project Management, Hospitality/Culinary Studies, Risk Management and Auditing
• Closing date: 4 September 2026
• Application email: [email protected]
• Fax applications: Not accepted

MRTT Internship Positions Available for 2026

The advertisement contains the following opportunities.

1. Finance Administrator x1 - Emalahleni

Reference: FA2026 Monthly stipend: R6,000

Official Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

Key Performance Areas

The successful intern may gain exposure to:

• Debtors
• Creditors
• Assets
• Revenue
• Expenditure
• Project administration

Edupstairs Application Guidance

This opportunity is particularly relevant to diploma graduates seeking their first meaningful exposure to financial administration.

When preparing your CV, make your finance qualification easy to identify. You can also highlight relevant academic modules, practical assignments or projects involving accounting, financial administration, bookkeeping, asset management or related areas where applicable.

Do not claim work experience you do not have. Academic projects and practical coursework can still demonstrate relevant knowledge when clearly identified as such.

1. Human Resources and Administration x1 - Emalahleni

Reference: HR2026 Monthly stipend: R7,500

Official Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

Key Performance Areas

The internship covers areas including:

• HR generalist functions
• Labour relations
• Payroll
• HR development
• Project administration

Edupstairs Application Guidance

HR graduates should use their CV to demonstrate how their studies relate to the advertised responsibilities.

Relevant academic exposure could include subjects such as labour relations, human resource development, employee administration, payroll or employment-related legislation, where these genuinely formed part of your studies.

Because the role includes project administration, general organisational and administrative abilities may also be valuable.

1. Legal Administrator x1 - Emalahleni

Reference: LA2026 Monthly stipend: R7,500

Official Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

Key Performance Areas

The advertisement lists:

• Legal queries
• Providing support in legal matters
• Providing comprehensive and professional secretarial assistance to Board Committees
• Document management, including registers and filing
• Attending to ad hoc company secretarial issues

Edupstairs Application Guidance

Applicants should pay particular attention to the administrative component of this internship.

The opportunity is not described simply as a legal research position. The duties combine legal support with document management, Board Committee support and company-secretarial activities.

Your CV should therefore communicate both your legal education and relevant administrative capabilities.

Attention to detail is particularly important when dealing with legal documentation, registers, filing and governance-related records.

1. Project Management x1 - Emalahleni

Reference: PM2026 Monthly stipend: R7,500

Official Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

Key Performance Areas

The advertisement lists:

• Providing a clear roadmap and direction for project teams
• Efficient resource allocation
• Improved performance
• Effective monitoring and evaluation
• Enhanced stakeholder satisfaction

Edupstairs Application Guidance

Project management graduates should think beyond simply stating the name of their qualification.

If your studies involved project planning, monitoring and evaluation, stakeholder management, budgeting, resource allocation, scheduling or group projects, these can help demonstrate alignment with the advertised responsibilities.

Where applicable, briefly describe relevant academic projects and what you were responsible for.

1. Assessor: Hospitality and/or Culinary Studies x2 - Mbombela

Reference: A2026 Number of opportunities: 2 Monthly stipend: R6,000

Official Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

A Facilitator/Assessor certificate will be an added advantage.

This wording matters: the certificate is presented as an advantage rather than a mandatory minimum requirement in the advertisement.

Key Performance Areas

Successful candidates will be expected to participate in activities such as:

• Planning assessments in line with assessment requirements
• Preparing learners for assessments
• Complying with budget restrictions in assessment planning and assessing
• Assessing learners
• Providing feedback

Edupstairs Application Guidance

Hospitality and culinary graduates who want to move into training, assessment or skills development should pay particular attention to this opportunity.

Applicants who already possess a Facilitator or Assessor certificate should make it clearly visible on their CV and include the relevant certified documentation with their application.

If you do not have such a certificate, do not automatically exclude yourself solely on that basis: the official advertisement says it is an added advantage, while the stated minimum qualification is the relevant NQF Level 6 diploma.

1. Risk Management and Audit x1 - Emalahleni

Reference: RM2026 Monthly stipend: R6,000

Official Minimum Requirements

Applicants require an:

The advert does not state additional requirements on the supplied page, so applicants should not assume that unlisted qualifications or experience are compulsory.

Key Performance Areas

The successful candidate will assist with:

• Identifying, documenting and updating the risk register
• Conducting basic risk assessments and control reviews under supervision
• Supporting internal and external audit teams with fieldwork, sample testing, file reviews and evidence gathering
• Drafting working papers and findings memos

Edupstairs Application Guidance

This internship provides particularly useful exposure for graduates interested in internal audit, governance, compliance and organisational risk.

Your application should make relevant modules or academic exposure easy to identify, particularly if you studied auditing, risk management, internal controls or accounting.

Do not overstate your expertise. The advertisement specifically indicates that some work will be performed under supervision, which is consistent with a developmental internship environment.

How Much Will MRTT Interns Receive?

The advertisement states that participating graduates will receive monthly stipends.

It broadly describes the stipend structure as:

• R6,000 per month for diploma-level opportunities
• R7,500 per month for degree/advanced diploma opportunities

Applicants should, however, use the stipend specifically displayed next to the position they are applying for.

For example, the Risk Management and Audit internship is advertised at R6,000 per month, while the Human Resources and Administration, Legal Administrator and Project Management opportunities are advertised at R7,500 per month.

The stipend is financial support during the internship and should not automatically be interpreted as a permanent employee salary or a promise of permanent employment after completion.

The advertisement does not specify a guaranteed permanent appointment after the internship.

MRTT Internship Duration

The internship will run for 24 months.

The official advertisement gives a programme starting date of: 1 October 2026

A two-year internship can provide more extensive workplace exposure than a shorter programme, particularly where participants rotate through or gain experience in multiple operational activities.

Applicants should therefore consider whether they will be available to participate for the full programme period.

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted by email to: [email protected]

Also Check: What to Write in an Email When Sending Your CV

The advertisement instructs applicants to quote the reference for the position and the location being applied for.

It provides the example: FA2026 Mbombela

Applicants should use the actual reference and applicable location for their chosen position rather than copying the example without checking their vacancy.

Documents Required

According to the official advertisement, applications should include:

Applicants should ensure every requested document is included.

MRTT warns that failure to submit all requested documentation, as well as submitting an application after the deadline, will result in the application not being considered.

Postal Applications

Applications may also be submitted to:

Private Bag X7288 Emalahleni 1035

Hand-Delivered Applications

Applications may be delivered to:

N4 Schonland Drive No. 5 Moses Kotane Street Ferrobank, Emalahleni 1035

Important

MRTT does not accept applications via fax.

Closing Date: 4 September 2026

Applicants should avoid waiting until the final day.

Email applications can fail because of oversized attachments, incorrect addresses or connectivity problems. Physical applications also require enough time to reach the correct destination.

Submitting early gives you an opportunity to check that your application is complete before the deadline.

Before Sending Your Application: Edupstairs Checklist

Applicants should carefully check the following:

• Confirm that your qualification matches the minimum NQF level and field required for the internship.
• Use the correct vacancy reference.
• Include the relevant location as instructed.
• Update your CV before applying.
• Include recently certified copies of the requested qualifications.
• Include your Senior Certificate.
• Include your ID document.
• Complete and sign the required application form.
• Check that attachments are readable.
• Verify the email address before sending.
• Do not submit by fax.
• Apply before 4 September 2026.

One seemingly small mistake - such as applying for HR2026 while quoting another vacancy’s reference - can make an otherwise suitable application harder to process correctly.

Common Application Mistakes to Avoid

Using one generic application for every internship

These positions have different qualification requirements and duties. Your CV should make your suitability for the particular internship obvious.

Applying without checking the NQF level

A qualification in a broadly related subject does not automatically mean it meets the advertised NQF requirement.

Check your qualification details before applying.

Forgetting the reference number

MRTT specifically instructs candidates to quote the position reference and location.

Sending incomplete documents

The advertisement explicitly warns that applications missing requested documents will not be considered.

Applying after the deadline

Late applications will not be considered according to the advert.

Assuming an added advantage is compulsory

For the Hospitality/Culinary Assessor opportunities, the Facilitator/Assessor certificate is described as an added advantage. That is different from a stated mandatory minimum requirement.

What Happens After You Apply?

The advertisement states that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

It further advises that if an applicant has not been contacted within 10 days after the closing date, the applicant should accept that the application was unsuccessful.

Applicants should therefore continue applying for other suitable opportunities while waiting for feedback rather than stopping their job search after submitting one internship application.

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Need Help?

Edupstairs Advice

Do not apply simply because the stipend looks attractive. Start by identifying the internship that genuinely matches your qualification.

Once you find the correct opportunity, tailor your CV around that field.

A Finance Administrator application should emphasise finance-related education and competencies. An HR application should highlight HR and labour-related knowledge. A Risk Management and Audit application should make auditing, accounting, controls and risk-related studies visible.

Most importantly, follow MRTT’s application instructions exactly.

For this particular advertisement, documentation matters. The employer explicitly warns that incomplete applications will not be considered, so treat your application pack as part of the selection process itself.

Apply early, check every attachment and keep a copy of everything you submit.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the closing date for the MRTT Internship Programme 2026?

Applications close on 4 September 2026.

1. How many internship opportunities are available?

The advertisement states that the partnership intends to host seven graduates.

1. How long is the internship?

The programme will run for 24 months.

1. When is the internship expected to start?

The advertised starting date is 1 October 2026.

1. How much is the MRTT internship stipend?

The advertised monthly stipends are R6,000 or R7,500, depending on the position and qualification level.

1. Where are the internships based?

The advertised positions are located in Emalahleni and Mbombela, depending on the internship.

1. Can I apply with only Grade 12?

No. The advertised internships require relevant post-school qualifications at NQF Level 6 or NQF Level 7, depending on the position. Grade 12 is listed alongside the tertiary qualification for several of the vacancies.

1. Where should I email my application?

Applications should be submitted to [email protected].

1. Can applications be submitted by fax?

No. MRTT specifically states that it does not accept applications via fax.

1. What documents must accompany the application?

The advertisement requests a recently updated comprehensive CV, recently certified copies of qualifications, Senior Certificate, ID document and the fully completed and signed application form.

1. Is the Facilitator/Assessor certificate compulsory for the Hospitality/Culinary positions?

The advert describes it as an added advantage, rather than listing it as a compulsory minimum requirement.

1. Will every applicant receive feedback?

No. The advertisement says correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Applicants who have not been contacted within 10 days after the closing date are advised to regard their applications as unsuccessful.

1. Are people with disabilities encouraged to apply?

Yes. The official advertisement specifically encourages people living with disabilities to apply.

1. Does completing the internship guarantee a permanent job?

No guarantee of permanent employment is stated in the supplied advertisement. Applicants should view the programme primarily as a structured opportunity to gain workplace experience.

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Disclaimer

Edupstairs is not the Mpumalanga Regional Training Trust, ETDP SETA or the recruiting authority for these internships. Edupstairs does not participate in candidate selection and cannot guarantee employment, internship placement or interview invitations.

Applicants are responsible for checking their eligibility, submitting the correct documents and ensuring their applications reach MRTT before the closing date.

Never pay anyone who claims they can guarantee you an internship position.

Editorial Integrity

Edupstairs independently explains education, employment, internship, learnership and career opportunities to help applicants understand official advertisements and make better-informed applications.

The official requirements, stipend amounts, references, locations, duties, application instructions and closing date in this article were extracted from the MRTT Internship Advertisement 2026 supplied for this explainer.

Sections labelled as Edupstairs Application Guidance, along with general career and application advice, are independent guidance intended to help applicants interpret and respond to the opportunity. They are not additional requirements imposed by MRTT.

Where the official advertisement did not specify information, this article does not invent it.

Applicants should always rely on the official advertisement and instructions when making their final application.

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