NERSA Internships and Learnerships: 21 Streams Close 16 November
NERSA offers internships and learnerships for unemployed graduates, with 24-month contracts across 21 departments or streams. Applications close on 16 November 2026, and your qualification must match the stream you choose.
Listing last updated 07 Nov 2026. We recheck our listings every day.
NERSA Internships and Learnerships: 21 Streams Close 16 November is a internship offered by NERSA in Gauteng. Applications close on 16 Nov 2026.
Who can apply
- Be unemployed South African citizens.
- Have completed Grade 12.
- Have completed a recognised tertiary qualification at a South African university.
- Hold a relevant qualification at NQF Level 6, 7, 8 or 9, depending on the internship.
- National Diploma – NQF Level 6.
- Bachelor’s Degree / BTech / Advanced Diploma – NQF Level 7.
- Postgraduate Diploma / Honours Degree – NQF Level 8.
- Master’s Degree – NQF Level 9.
Documents you will need
- Comprehensive CV
- Certified copy of your ID
- Certified copies of your qualifications
- Certified copy of your full academic record
- Prepare your Matric certificate and relevant tertiary qualification documents together. The full academic record is a separate requirement; do not send only your qualification certificate. No certification-age limit, file-size limit or required attachment format is specified.
How to apply
Applications are submitted directly to NERSA - we do not collect applications. Read the eligibility criteria, prepare your supporting documents, then complete your application on the official page.
Full details
NERSA internships and learnerships give unemployed graduates 24 months of workplace experience across 21 departments. Applications close on 16 November 2026. Your qualification must match the stream you pick, and an email without its reference number and division will be disqualified, so check both before you send it.
Real jobs, bursaries and learnerships never ask you to pay an application, registration or placement fee. Only apply through the official NERSA email address or postal address listed below.
Who can apply to the NERSA programmes?
These programmes are for graduates who have finished their studies. A matric certificate on its own is not enough, even though learnerships are part of this recruitment round.
- Unemployed South African citizen
- Completed National Senior Certificate (Matric)/Grade 12
- Completed relevant tertiary qualification at a South African university
- Qualification that matches the department's specific field and NQF level
The general criteria accept a National Diploma or Diploma (NQF 6), a Bachelor's Degree, B Tech Degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF 7), a Postgraduate Diploma or Honours Degree (NQF 8), or a Master's Degree (NQF 9). You still need to check the exact qualification listed for your chosen department below.
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. No age limit, minimum academic average or previous work experience requirement is stated.
Which of the 21 streams fits your qualification?
Every department below requires Matric/Grade 12 as well as the tertiary qualification shown. The 21 entries are departments or streams, not a confirmed total of 21 separate positions.
Where do the qualification rules change?
An NQF 6 National Diploma is accepted in some streams but not all. Information Resource Management requires an NQF 7 Bachelor's Degree. Communication and Stakeholder Management, Gas Competition and Market Analysis, Gas Pricing and Tariffs, and Petroleum Pipelines Tariffs list NQF 7 qualifications with no National Diploma option.
For example, an Accounting National Diploma is listed for Finance Management and Governance and for Electricity Pricing and Tariffs. The gas competition, gas tariff and petroleum tariff streams list NQF 7 qualifications. Do not assume the same subject qualifies you for every finance-related department.
Engineering requirements also vary. Electrical Engineering is listed for the two electricity engineering streams, Chemical Engineering for Gas Licensing, Compliance and Dispute Resolution, and Mechanical, Chemical or Industrial Engineering for the petroleum licensing stream.
Which documents do you need to send?
Gather your matric certificate and your relevant tertiary qualification documents together. Your full academic record is a separate requirement, so do not send only your qualification certificate. No limit on certificate age, file size or attachment format is stated.
How do you apply before 16 November?
- Pick a matching department. Check the qualification field and NQF level in the table, then copy the department name and reference exactly.
- Get your documents ready. Put together your comprehensive CV and certified copies of your ID, qualifications and full academic record. Make sure every page is readable.
- Write the required email subject. Include both the reference number and the division, for example: LAS2026, Legal Advisory Services. Applications missing these details will be disqualified.
- Send your application through an official route. Email the official NERSA application address, or use the postal address below. Send it early enough to meet the 16 November 2026 closing date. No closing time is stated.
- Send a separate application for each choice. If you qualify for more than one stream, prepare a separate application for each one, using its own reference number and division. Keep a copy of what you sent.
Postal application address
National Energy Regulator of South Africa, Human Resources Division, PO Box 40343, Arcadia, Pretoria 0007. For the attention of Ms. Lena Rankhumise or Mr. Nkanyiso Magwaza.
Applications sent through recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Apply directly to NERSA. No online application portal, hand-delivery option or recruitment phone number is stated.
Is a stipend or a permanent job guaranteed?
Successful applicants will get a 24-month contract with NERSA, either as an intern or a learner. The programmes offer meaningful workplace experience and chances to build skills and knowledge.
No stipend or salary amount is given. A start date, work location, detailed daily duties and a department-by-department split between internships and learnerships are also not stated.
A permanent job after the contract is not guaranteed. A further employment opportunity may be considered on merit. If you move forward in the selection process, confirm the pay, start date and work location with NERSA.
When will NERSA contact candidates?
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from NERSA within three months of the closing date, treat your application as unsuccessful.
For this recruitment round, that three-month point is 16 February 2027. This is a guide for responses, not a promised interview or appointment date.
What work does NERSA regulate?
NERSA regulates South Africa's electricity, piped gas and petroleum pipeline industries. This explains the mix of engineering, tariff analysis, law, finance, research and support service streams open to graduates.
NERSA was set up as a juristic person under section 3 of the National Energy Regulator Act, 2004 (Act No. 40 of 2004). Its sector mandate is set out in the Electricity Regulation Act, 2006 (Act No. 4 of 2006), Gas Act, 2001 (Act No. 48 of 2001), and Petroleum Pipelines Act, 2003 (Act No. 60 of 2003).
Check your subject line before you send
Match your certificate to the right row, check that your full academic record is included, and put both the reference and the division in the email subject. If you are applying for more than one stream, prepare separate applications before sending them by 16 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NERSA Internships and Learnerships: 21 Streams Close 16 November?
The NERSA Internships and Learnerships: 21 Streams Close 16 November is a internship offered by NERSA for South African students and applicants interested in Engineering, Accounting/Finance, and Commerce/Business. NERSA offers internships and learnerships for unemployed graduates, with 24-month contracts across 21 departments or streams. Applications close on 16 November 2026, and your qualification must match the stream you choose. You can read the full details, eligibility criteria, and application steps on this page before you apply.
Who qualifies for the NERSA internship?
To qualify for the NERSA internship, applicants generally need to meet a few key conditions. These include Be unemployed South African citizens., Have completed Grade 12., and Have completed a recognised tertiary qualification at a South African university.. It is open to applicants at Matric, 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 NERSA internship close?
According to our sources, the NERSA internship closes on 16 November 2026. We last checked this listing on 11 November 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 NERSA internship you will typically need to prepare Comprehensive CV, Certified copy of your ID, Certified copies of your qualifications, and Certified copy of your full academic record. 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 NERSA internship?
Choose a matching department. Check the qualification field and NQF level in the table, then copy the department name and reference exactly. Prepare your documents. Assemble your comprehensive CV and certified copies of your ID, qualifications and full academic record. Check that every page is legible. Write the required email subject. Include both the reference number and division. For example: LAS2026 - Legal Advisory Services. Applications missing these details will be disqualified. Send your application through an official route. Email [email protected], or use the postal address below. Submit early enough to meet the 16 November 2026 closing date; no deadline time is specified. Submit a separate application for each choice. If you qualify for more than one stream, prepare a separate application for each one, using its own reference number and division. Keep a copy of what you sent. 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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