Job Opportunity:

Location: Various NYDA National and Regional Offices across South Africa
Closing Date: 8 September 2025
Position Type: Internship (24 months)

Overview

The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) invites unemployed graduates aged 18 to 35, including persons with disabilities, to apply for the Graduate Internship Programme (2025 Intake). This programme provides practical workplace experience, helps develop essential skills, and creates pathways for young professionals to contribute meaningfully to youth development across South Africa.

Successful candidates will be placed in NYDA’s national and regional offices and will receive a monthly stipend of R8,000.00.

Placement Areas & Fields of Study

Opportunities are available in the following areas:

• Public Administration / Public Management
• Finance & Accounting
• Human Resource / People Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Project Management
• Internal Audit
• Strategy & Monitoring
• Customer Service
• And more fields as per placement offices nationwide

Entry Requirements

• Must be an unemployed graduate aged 18–35.
• Hold a National Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
• Persons with Disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Applicants must not have previously participated in the NYDA Internship Programme.

Duration & Benefits

• 24 months internship placement.
• Monthly stipend of R8,000.00.
• Valuable hands-on work experience in government and development sectors.

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