The South African National AIDS Council (SANAC) invites South African unemployed graduates to apply for the 2025 Internship Programme aimed at strengthening the country’s response to HIV & AIDS, TB, and STIs.
Internship Application Closing Date: 09 December 2025
Internship Location: Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa
This internship programme offers young, passionate graduates the opportunity to gain valuable work experience, develop technical and administrative skills, and contribute to one of the most important public health mandates in South Africa. Successful candidates will be mentored by experienced professionals and exposed to real workplace environments that enhance their career prospects.
Available Internship Opportunities:
- HR Intern (1 Post)
- Database Developer Intern (1 Post)
HR Intern
Position: HR Intern
Contract: Internship Programme
Duration: 12 Months
Stipend: R6 000 per month
Location: Centurion
Purpose of the Role
To provide workplace exposure, structured learning, and hands-on experience in Human Resources while supporting SANAC’s HR operations and building essential skills for future employability.
Key Responsibilities
- Support recruitment and selection processes
- Assist with onboarding and induction
- Maintain and update employee records
- Support training and development coordination
- Assist with payroll-related admin
- Provide support with performance management processes
- Assist in employee relations documentation and coordination
- Assist with wellness events and wellbeing activities
- Prepare HR reports and maintain filing systems
- Provide general HR administrative support
Qualifications and Requirements
- National Diploma/Degree in HR Management, Industrial Psychology, Public Administration (HR-focused), or related field
- South African citizen aged 18–35
- Unemployed graduate
- Strong administrative and organisational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Computer literacy (MS Office)
- High attention to detail and confidentiality
- Willingness to learn and a positive attitude
Database Developer Intern
Position: Database Developer Intern
Contract: Internship Programme
Duration: 12 Months
Stipend: R6 000 per month
Location: Centurion
Purpose of the Role
To provide structured experience in database development and data management while strengthening SANAC’s data integrity, reporting capabilities, and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Support database design, development, and optimisation
- Assist with data cleaning, validation, and consolidation
- Support system documentation and version control
- Provide basic technical user support
- Assist with building dashboards and reports (Excel, Power BI, etc.)
- Support data analysis processes
- Troubleshoot basic database issues
- Collaborate with programme teams to enhance data workflows
Qualifications and Requirements
- National Diploma/Degree in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
- South African citizen aged 18–35
- Unemployed graduate
- Understanding of databases (SQL, MS Access, etc.)
- Strong analytical and numerical skills
- Experience with Excel; exposure to BI tools is an advantage
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Eagerness to learn and work in a data-driven environment
How to Apply
Email your application to: internship@sanac.org.za
Submit the following documents:
- Motivational letter
- CV
- Certified ID copy
- Certified copies of qualifications
Use the correct subject line:
- “HR Intern” – for the HR Internship
- “Database Developer Intern” – for the Database Developer Internship
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Additional Information
SANAC prioritises candidates who contribute to organisational diversity and meet the job requirements. Successful applicants may undergo assessments and verification processes, including:
- Citizenship checks
- Credit record
- Security clearance/vetting
- Qualification verification
- Employment history checks
SANAC reserves the right to withdraw or amend the advertisement.
The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) invites South African unemployed graduates to apply for its 24-month Internship Programmedesigned to offer practical, work-integrated learning within the Engineering Department.
Internship Application Closing Date: 12 December 2025
Internship Location: SANRAL Head Office, 48 Tambotie Avenue, Val de Grace, Pretoria
Successful applicants will gain hands-on experience in Asset Management and Research & Innovation, contributing to South Africa’s road safety, infrastructure development, and engineering excellence.
Available Internship Categories
- Research and Innovation – X1
- Asset Management – X2
Stipend: R96 000 per annum
Appointment Type: 24-Months Fixed Internship Programme
Research and Innovation Internship
Minimum Requirements
- NQF 7 in Public Administration & Management
Exposure & Key Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Research, Innovation and Road Safety Education Manager, the intern will gain exposure to:
Project Management and Research Administration
- Coordinate research workshops to establish and review research needs
- Facilitate external peer reviews of research proposals
- Coordinate quarterly technical meetings and track research progress
- Perform administrative oversight and contract management
- Manage research budgets and approve milestone-based payments
- Upload data to the ITIS Research Module
- Coordinate quarterly research impact assessment reports
- Facilitate presentation of research results at industry seminars
- Ensure mentorship for Master’s and PhD students
- Monitor performance of research teams
- Update panel researchers every 3 years
- Prepare documentation and compile reports for the Research and Innovation Focus Group
Stakeholder Engagement and Technical Advisory
- Facilitate collaboration and information sharing between research teams
- Manage researcher queries and stakeholder communication
- Maintain the research database (projects, publications, etc.)
- Report on research outputs and project progress
- Participate in research and innovation working groups
- Support the Research and Innovation Manager with delegated tasks
Asset Management Internship
Minimum Requirements
- NQF 6 or above in Civil Engineering
Exposure & Key Responsibilities
Under the supervision of a Project Manager and Road Network Manager, the intern will be exposed to:
Traffic Monitoring / Structures
- Introduction to TMH3 Traffic Monitoring Specifications
- Understanding TMH14 Traffic Monitoring Data Formats
- Assist in tender preparation
- Update the Traffic Monitoring Database
- Load Traffic Monitoring Station information
- Introduction to TMH19 Visual Assessment of Structures
- Update the Structure Database
- Allocate structure numbers
- Perform quality assurance for traffic and structure data
Road Network Management
- Introduction to TMH22 Road Asset Management Manual
- Assist with administrative tasks for ISO55001 certification
- Capture Procurement Gate project data
- Perform configuration and trail section verification
- Assist with 3D Lidar establishment
Employment Reference Checks
As part of SANRAL’s recruitment process, applicants must complete and sign a consent form authorising SANRAL to verify:
- Employment history
- Qualifications
- Citizenship
- Security clearance
- Credit record
All information will be processed confidentially by SANRAL’s Human Resources Department.
Employment Equity
Appointments will be made in line with SANRAL’s Employment Equity Plan.
SANRAL reserves the right not to fill any advertised position.
How to Apply
Click here to apply for the SANRAL Internship Programme 2025:
👉 Apply for SANRAL Internships 2025
Important:
Indicate clearly which internship you are applying for:
- Research and Innovation Internship
- Asset Management Internship
Only shortlisted candidates will receive feedback.
