Company: Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)
Location: Mpumalanga Regional Office, South Africa
Job Type: 24-Month Fixed-Term Internship
Closing Date: 18 October 2025
Job Number: IDC00621
Contract Type: Graduate Internship
🌟 Kickstart Your Career with the IDC Internship Programme
The Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa (IDC) is inviting unemployed graduates to apply for its 24-month Internship Programme at the Mpumalanga Regional Office. This is a unique opportunity for young South Africans to gain hands-on experience and enhance their career prospects in a highly professional environment.
🎯 Internship Objectives
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Build a pipeline of skilled talent for the IDC and the broader industrial sector.
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Address youth unemployment by developing work-ready graduates.
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Offer real-world exposure to corporate environments and mentorship.
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Apply academic knowledge in practical, workplace situations.
📚 Minimum Requirements
To qualify, applicants must meet the following criteria:
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Be a South African citizen under the age of 35.
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Hold a BCom in Accounting or Financial Management (specialising in Management Accounting).
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Not be studying at any institution or previously part of any learnership/internship programme.
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Possess strong English communication skills (written & verbal).
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Must not have any criminal record and will undergo background checks.
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Must be available to sign a 24-month internship contract.
🔧 Skills & Competencies Required
Job-Related Skills
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Time management & scheduling
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Attention to detail
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Interpersonal and communication skills
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Customer service orientation
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Confidentiality and professionalism
Behavioural Competencies
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Proactive and teachable
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Able to handle pressure and setbacks
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Strong ethical values
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Good planning and organisational skills
Technical Competencies
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Strong knowledge in Accounting/Financial Management
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Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Teams)
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Understanding of IDC’s role in South Africa’s industrial development
📝 How to Apply
Submit your application before the closing date of 18 October 2025. If you do not receive feedback within four weeks of the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.
📌 About IDC
The IDC is a state-owned development finance institution focused on funding high-impact, labour-intensive industrial projects in South Africa and the broader region. Its mission is to drive inclusive economic growth by developing new industries and supporting priority sectors.
Apply now and be part of shaping South Africa’s industrial future.