📍 Location: Free State, South Africa
📅 Closing Date: 1 August 2025
Job Number: IDC00574
Contract Type: Graduate Internship (Fixed-term, 24 months)
IDC Job Grade: S Band
Region: Free State
Entity: Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa (IDC)
About the IDC
The IDC is a state-owned, self-financing development finance institution that funds industrial development projects in South Africa and the region. Its mission includes:
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Funding high-impact, labour-intensive projects
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Creating new viable industries
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Driving growth in priority sectors
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Supporting higher-risk projects for regional economic growth
Programme Overview
The IDC Internship Programme is a 24-month fixed-term contract designed to give unemployed youth structured, supervised workplace exposure with the goal of:
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Enhancing employability
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Allowing graduates to apply academic knowledge in real environments
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Building career confidence and networks
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Developing skills aligned to IDC’s operational sectors
Key Objectives
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Build a talent pipeline for IDC business units
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Provide career path exploration and mentoring
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Support graduates in transitioning from study to work
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Address youth unemployment through practical exposure
Eligibility Criteria
✔️ Must be a South African citizen
✔️ Must be under 35 years old
✔️ Must not be enrolled in any institution
✔️ Must not have participated in another internship or learnership
✔️ Must have a completed qualification in one of the approved fields
✔️ Must be proficient in English (written and verbal)
Approved Fields of Study
Graduates must hold qualifications in one of the following areas:
Accounting / Finance / Legal
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BCom Accounting / Financial Management / Management Accounting
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Financial Accounting / BTech Cost & Management Accounting
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BCom (Law) / LLB
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CTA / Honours in Finance or Accounting
Risk / Quantitative / Economics
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Honours in:
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Mathematical Finance
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Financial Engineering
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Quantitative Risk
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Financial Modelling
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Actuarial Science
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Financial Econometrics
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Mathematical Economics
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Engineering / Built Environment
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BEng Industrial Engineering
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BSc Environmental Science / Construction / Civil Engineering
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BSc Mechanical / Electrical Engineering (ECSA registration advantageous)
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National Diploma in Engineering (ASA registration advantageous – Plant & Machinery)
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National Diploma in Real-Estate Valuation / BSc Property Studies (SACPVP Candidate Valuer advantageous – Land & Buildings)
Communications / Information
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Honours Information Science / Records Management
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BA or Postgrad / Advanced Diploma in Journalism / Brand Communication / Media Studies
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Data Science
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Information Management / Records
Human Capital / Education / Psychology
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BCom / BA Human Resource Management
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Diploma in Human Resource Development
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Degree or Diploma in Education
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BA / BCom Psychology
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Master’s in Psychology
🧑🦽 Inclusive Opportunity: Matriculants living with disabilities are also encouraged to apply.
Skills and Competencies
💼 Job-Related Skills
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Excellent time management & attention to detail
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Client engagement & relationship building
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Communication skills (written & verbal)
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Scheduling & planning
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Respect for confidentiality
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Innovation and creativity
👤 Behavioural Competency
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Proactive & teachable
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Strong judgment and professional integrity
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Ability to network and collaborate
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Stress management and resilience
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Adherence to principles and values
🧠 Technical Competency
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MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Teams
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Strong grasp of your field of study
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Understanding of IDC’s business model and sectors
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Comfortable working with senior stakeholders
Placement
Successful applicants will be placed in the IDC Free State regional office or any of its affiliated operational units.
Important Notes
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Pre-employment checks will be conducted:
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Criminal background
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Educational verification
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South African citizenship proof
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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If you do not hear back within 4 weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.