The Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) is inviting unemployed South African graduates to apply for the 2026 Graduate Internship Programme. This 24-month programme provides valuable workplace exposure and practical experience to graduates, helping them build a foundation for a successful career in the public or construction sector.
Programme Overview
- Duration: 24 Months
- Location: Centurion, Gauteng
- Closing Date: 24 October 2025
- Contract Type: Internship
- Citizenship: South African citizens or permanent residents only
- Internship Type: Graduate Internship (24 Months)
Internship Opportunities & Requirements
| Internship Field | Minimum Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| Strategy | National Diploma/Degree in Commerce / Public Management / Business Management / Monitoring & Evaluation |
| Communication | National Diploma/Degree in Communication / Marketing / Public Relations |
| Human Resources | National Diploma/Degree in HR / HRM / HRD |
| Corporate Legal | LLB Degree |
| IT | National Diploma/Degree in Information Technology |
| Computer Science | National Diploma/Degree in Computer Sciences |
| Internal Audit | National Diploma/Degree in Internal Auditing / Auditing |
| Facilities | National Diploma/Degree in Building / Construction Services |
| Provincial Offices | National Diploma/Degree in Public Administration / Business Administration |
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must be a South African citizen or permanent resident
- Must hold a relevant National Diploma or Degree (NQF 6/7)
- Unemployed at the time of application
- Never participated in any previous internship or graduate programme
- Willing to commit to a 24-month internship contract
Required Documents
Prepare the following documents before applying:
- Detailed CV
- Certified copy of ID
- Certified copies of qualifications
- Academic record
- Contactable references (if available)
Provincial Internship Placement (Provincial Office Option)
CIDB offers internship placements across all 9 provinces under the Provincial Internship category:
- Gauteng
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Western Cape
- Free State
- Northern Cape
- Eastern Cape
- Mpumalanga
- North West
- Limpopo
Skills Advantage
Applicants with the following skills will have an advantage:
- Good verbal and written communication
- Report writing and administration skills
- Computer literacy (MS Office)
- Ability to work under pressure
- Strong willingness to learn
