📍 Location: IDC Head Office & Regional Offices (South Africa)
🕒 Duration: 24 Months
💼 Contract Type: Internship (Fixed-Term)
📅 Closing Date: 01 August 2025
🔢 Job Number: IDC00572
📍 Region: Gauteng
💡 About IDC
The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) is a self-financing, state-owned development finance institution. It supports industrial development and economic growth by funding high-impact, job-creating projects across various sectors.
✅ Internship Objectives:
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Develop skilled talent for key business areas within IDC.
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Offer graduates real-life work experience, mentorship, and training.
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Enable career exploration and networking.
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Provide exposure to various industries and technical environments.
📚 Who Can Apply?
Eligibility Criteria:
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Must be a South African citizen, aged under 35.
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Unemployed and not currently studying.
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Not previously enrolled in any learnership/internship.
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Must have a completed qualification (see fields below).
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Effective English communication skills (verbal & written).
📘 Accepted Fields of Study:
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Finance & Accounting: BCom in Accounting, Financial Management, Cost & Management Accounting
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Legal: BCom Law, LLB
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Economics & Maths: Honours in Financial Modelling, Econometrics, Actuarial Science, Mathematical Finance
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Engineering: BEng/BSc in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Industrial, Environmental Engineering
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IT/Data: Information Systems, Data Science, ICT
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Media & Communication: Journalism, Media Studies, Brand Communication
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Real Estate: BSc in Property Studies, National Diploma in Real Estate Valuation (SACPVP candidate registration beneficial)
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HR & Psychology: BA/BCom in HR, Industrial Psychology, Education
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Other: Records Management, Information Management, Construction Studies
🧠 Skills You’ll Need:
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Communication & interpersonal skills
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Professional judgement & confidentiality
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MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
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Time management, planning & organising
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Innovation and adaptability
📌 Important Notes:
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You’ll sign a 24-month fixed-term contract.
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Criminal, academic, and citizenship checks will be conducted.
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear back within 4 weeks after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
📨 How to Apply:
📩 Applications must be submitted via the IDC Careers Portal
💼 Job Number: IDC00572