Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) Internships 2025 / 2026

About the IDC Internship Programme 2025–2027

The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for the Internship Programme 2025 / 2026. This 24-month fixed-term internship, based at the IDC Mpumalanga Regional Office, offers structured, supervised, and practical workplace experience in the field of finance and business development.

The IDC is a state-owned national development finance institution that promotes industrial growth, job creation, and economic development across South Africa. Through this internship, the IDC aims to equip graduates with hands-on skills, mentorship, and exposure to real-world business environments.

Programme Objectives

The IDC Internship Programme seeks to:

• Build a pipeline of skilled professionals for key business areas.
• Offer unemployed graduates practical, on-the-job learning experiences.
• Bridge the gap between academic theory and workplace application.
• Provide mentorship and career development within a national financial institution.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be South African citizens under the age of 35.
• Hold a qualification in one of the following fields:
  • BCom Accounting or
  • BCom Financial Management (Management Accounting specialisation).
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Not be enrolled in studies or participating in another internship or learnership.
• Be willing to undergo background checks and competency assessments.

Key Skills and Competencies

Job-Related Skills

• Excellent relationship management and communication abilities.
• Effective time management and attention to detail.
• Customer service orientation and professional integrity.
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills.

Behavioural Competencies

• Proactive, innovative, and adaptable.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• High ethical standards and confidentiality.
• Willingness to learn and embrace mentorship.

Technical Competencies

• Knowledge of Accounting or Financial Management principles.
• Understanding of IDC’s mandate and industrial finance role.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

Internship Details

• Duration: 24 months
• Type: Fixed-term Graduate Internship
• Location: IDC Mpumalanga Regional Office, South Africa
• Start Date: 2025
• Remuneration: Monthly stipend provided

Successful candidates will sign a 24-month internship contract with IDC.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should apply online via the IDC Careers Portal using the job reference IDC00621.

👉 Click here to apply for the IDC Internship Programme 2025–2027

• Region: Mpumalanga
• Closing Date: 18 October 2025

Note: If you do not receive feedback within four weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.