The National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) is excited to announce its Internship Programme for 2027/2029, offering 24 dynamic positions for South African graduates. This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable work experience in various professional and technical fields. Applications close on 10 November 2026, so don’t miss your chance to embark on this career-enhancing journey.
About the Opportunity
The NRCS Internship Programme is designed for unemployed South African youth who have completed their tertiary education and have not yet participated in an internship. Over a 24-month period, successful candidates will receive hands-on experience in their chosen field while earning a monthly stipend of R8,300.
Closing Date
Applications for this prestigious programme must be submitted by 10 November 2026.
Key Responsibilities
Interns will be placed in one of the following business areas, where they will report to the respective managers and gain practical skills:
– Electrotechnical
– Automotive
– Legal Metrology
– Food and Associated Industries
– Chemicals, Materials, and Mechanicals
Requirements/Qualifications
Applicants must:
– Be South African youth and currently unemployed.
– Have completed a relevant tertiary qualification.
– Possess at least a National Diploma at NQF Level 6.
– Have not previously participated in an internship programme.
– Be willing to work at the specified location.
– Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Benefits
Participants will receive a monthly stipend of R8,300. The programme does not cover accommodation, transport, or relocation expenses.
Internship Locations
– Pretoria, Gauteng (15 posts)
– Cape Town, Western Cape (5 posts)
– Durban, KwaZulu-Natal (2 posts)
– Gqeberha, Eastern Cape (2 posts)
Available Positions by Field
– Electrotechnical (8 posts): Requires a National Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering or related.
– Automotive (4 posts): Requires a National Diploma or Degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering.
– Legal Metrology (4 posts): Requires a National Diploma or Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or a BSc in Physics.
– Food and Associated Industries (4 posts): Requires a National Diploma in Food Technology or a relevant qualification in Food Sciences.
– Chemicals, Materials, and Mechanicals (4 posts): Requires a National Diploma or Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, or Environmental Science.
Posted: 31 October 2026
