Embark on a transformative career journey with the South African Forestry Company Limited (SAFCOL) through their 12-month YES Internship Programme 2026. This opportunity, closing on 06 February 2026, offers unemployed South African graduates and artisans a chance to enhance their employability and gain invaluable experience in the forestry and related sectors.
About the Opportunity
SAFCOL, a prominent state-owned enterprise, is dedicated to the sustainable management of commercial forestry assets in South Africa. As a key player in timber production and environmental stewardship, SAFCOL contributes to rural development and job creation, fostering growth in the forestry value chain.
Closing Dates
Applications for the SAFCOL Internship Programme 2026 will close on 06 February 2026.
Key Responsibilities
Interns will engage in hands-on, practical experiences tailored to their field of study, working within various SAFCOL operations. Placement will be determined by organisational needs and available opportunities.
Requirements/Qualifications
Applicants must hold a National Diploma, Degree, or Trade Test Certificate from a recognised institution and be 35 years or younger.
Benefits
Participating in this internship provides a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience in a strategic state-owned enterprise, developing industry-relevant skills while contributing to national development priorities.
Available Internship Opportunities
– Finance (Debtors) Intern: Pretoria, Gauteng | Diploma or Degree in Finance, Cost & Management Accounting
– Finance (Tax & Treasury) Intern: Mbombela, Mpumalanga | Degree in Taxation
– Finance (Creditors) Intern: Mbombela, Mpumalanga | Diploma/Degree in Financial Management, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Cost & Management Accounting
– Finance (Supply Chain Management) Intern: Mbombela, Mpumalanga | Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Purchasing & Supply Management, Procurement, Operations Management, Accounting, Finance
– Finance (Group Reporting & Budgeting) Intern: Pretoria, Gauteng | Degree or Diploma in Accounting or Finance
– Strategy, Planning & Commercial (Communication & Marketing) Intern: Pretoria, Gauteng | Degree or Diploma in Graphic Design
– Human Capital Operations (Practitioner) Intern: Mbombela, Mpumalanga | Degree, National Diploma, or N6 Certificate in Human Resource Management
– ICT (Support Technician) Intern: Mbombela, Mpumalanga | Diploma in Information Technology
– Property & Ecotourism (Ecotourism) Intern: Sabie, Mpumalanga | Diploma in Tourism Management or Ecotourism Management
– Learning & Development Intern: Levubu, Limpopo | Diploma in Business Administration, Human Resource Development, Training, or Certificate in ETDP
– Office of the CEO Intern: Mbombela, Mpumalanga | N6 Diploma in Management Assistant or Business Studies
– Internal Auditing Intern: Mbombela, Mpumalanga | National Diploma or BCom Degree in Internal Auditing
– Internal Auditing (Forensic) Intern: Mbombela, Mpumalanga | National Diploma or BCom Degree in Internal Auditing or LLB
Required Documents
Applicants must submit a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), certified copies of all qualifications, and a certified copy of a South African Identity Document. Ensure the correct reference number is quoted in the email subject line.
Posted: 28 January 2026
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