📍 Location: IDC Limpopo Regional Office, South Africa
📅 Closing Date: 1 August 2025
Job Number: IDC00577
Contract Type: Graduate Internship (24-month Fixed Term)
IDC Job Grade: S Band
About IDC
The Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa Limited (IDC) is a national development finance institution that funds industrial development projects to boost economic growth. As a self-financing, state-owned entity, IDC:
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Funds high-impact, labour-intensive projects
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Drives the creation of new industries
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Provides sector-specific expertise
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Takes on higher-risk funding to support sustainable development
Programme Overview
The IDC Internship Programme is a 24-month paid opportunity designed to provide structured workplace exposure. It helps graduates:
✅ Apply academic knowledge in real work settings
✅ Gain industry-relevant work experience
✅ Build networks and receive professional mentoring
✅ Explore different career paths within the IDC
Key Objectives
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Develop a skilled talent pipeline for future business needs
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Reduce youth unemployment by creating meaningful work experience
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Empower graduates with real-life work exposure
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Offer a bridge from theory to practice
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, applicants must meet the following:
✔️ South African citizenship
✔️ Under 35 years of age
✔️ Completed tertiary qualification (see accepted fields below)
✔️ Not enrolled in any institution at time of application
✔️ Not previously participated in any Learnership or Internship
✔️ Proficient in English (spoken & written)
Please Note: The following checks will be conducted:
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Criminal background check
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Qualification verification
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Proof of citizenship
Accepted Qualifications
🎓 BCom Accounting or Financial Management
(Specialising in Management Accounting is an advantage)
Placement
Successful applicants will be placed at the IDC Limpopo Regional Office.
Skills & Competencies
💼 Job-Related Skills
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Building and managing professional relationships
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Strong communication (verbal and written)
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Time management and organisational skills
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Attention to detail
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Client service and interpersonal engagement
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Confidentiality, innovation, and initiative
👤 Behavioural Competencies
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Proactive and teachable
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Planning and execution under pressure
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Networking and relationship-building
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Adherence to values and ethics
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Presentation and communication
💻 Technical Skills
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Deep understanding of your qualification field
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Familiarity with IDC’s business mandate
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Teams)
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Ability to communicate and engage at a professional level
✅ Employment Equity Note
IDC is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. Preference may be given to candidates from underrepresented groups in line with its employment equity goals and targets.
📢 Important to Know
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This is a 24-month fixed-term contract
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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If you don’t hear from IDC within 4 weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful
📝 How to Apply
Apply online via the IDC Careers Portal.
Search for Job Number IDC00577 and apply before 1 August 2025.