Company: Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)
Location: North-West Regional Office, South Africa
Job Type: 24-Month Fixed-Term Internship
Job Number: IDC00622
Contract Type: Graduate Programme
Closing Date: 18 October 2025
🎓 Build Your Career with the IDC Internship Programme – North-West Region
Are you a recent graduate looking to launch your career in finance or development? The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) invites unemployed graduates to apply for its 2025 Internship Programme in the North-West Regional Office.
This 24-month internship offers structured, hands-on work experience aligned with your academic background, while providing mentoring, networking, and training in a real-world environment.
🔍 About IDC
The IDC is a state-owned national development finance institution, playing a key role in funding industrial development projects across South Africa. By identifying and financing high-impact, labour-intensive initiatives, the IDC drives regional economic growth and helps build sustainable industries.
🎯 Programme Objectives
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Develop a talent pipeline to support key business areas and industry sectors.
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Create opportunities for unemployed graduates to build skills and gain experience.
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Provide insight into various career paths available within the IDC.
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Facilitate the application of academic learning in a real-world environment.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
To apply for this opportunity, candidates must meet the following requirements:
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Be a South African citizen under the age of 35.
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Hold a completed qualification in:
BCom Accounting / Financial Management (specialising in Management Accounting). -
Not currently studying or registered in another internship or learnership.
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Have strong communication skills in English (verbal and written).
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Willing to undergo background checks including:
✅ Criminal record check
✅ Qualification verification
✅ Citizenship confirmation
Successful applicants will be required to sign a 24-month fixed-term internship contract.
🔔 Preference may be given to candidates from underrepresented designated groups, in line with IDC’s Employment Equity Plan.
🧠 Required Competencies
Job-Related Skills
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Relationship building and stakeholder engagement
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Verbal and written communication
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Attention to detail and time management
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Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
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Creative thinking and confidentiality
Behavioural Competencies
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Professional judgement and resilience
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Planning and organisation
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Learning agility and adaptability
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Networking and team collaboration
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Ethical values and compliance
Technical Skills
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Sound knowledge in relevant field of study
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Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Teams)
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Understanding of IDC’s role in industrial development
📝 Application Process
Submit your application before the closing date: 18 October 2025.
If you do not hear from IDC within four weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
🚀 Why Choose IDC?
Join a company that is shaping South Africa’s industrial future. As part of the IDC Internship Programme, you will gain more than just experience — you’ll get the skills, confidence, and professional exposure needed to thrive in a competitive job market.
Apply now and take the first step in your career with the IDC North-West Internship Programme!