CHIETA Internships 2026: Human Resources and Administration Opportunities in Gauteng

The Chemical Industries Education & Training Authority is offering a 24-month Internship Programme for 2026 in Gauteng, with current opportunities in Human Resources and Administration.
The internships sit within the Governance, People & Risk business unit and the Office of the CEO, giving unemployed graduates an opportunity to gain practical workplace experience in professional administration and organisational support.
Successful interns will receive a monthly stipend of R7 000.
Applications close on 16 October 2026.
Which CHIETA internships are available?
The current re-advertisement includes two internship opportunities:
- Human Resource Intern
- Administration Intern
Both positions form part of CHIETA’s 24-month graduate development programme.
What is the Human Resource Internship?
The Human Resource Intern opportunity falls under the Governance, People & Risk business unit.
Reference: HR2026
The information provided identifies this as a Human Resources internship, but it does not include the detailed qualification requirements or key performance areas.
Applicants should therefore check the full CHIETA vacancy notice before applying to confirm that their qualification matches the position.
What is the Administration Internship?
The Administration Intern position is based within the Office of the CEO.
Reference: AS2026
The information provided does not include the detailed qualification requirements or specific duties for this internship.
Applicants should confirm those details from the complete CHIETA vacancy notice before submitting an application.
What experience can these internships provide?
The programme is designed to give graduates practical workplace exposure in a professional environment.
Based on the advertised placement areas, the internships can provide experience relevant to:
- Human resources
- Office administration
- Executive support
- Organisational operations
- Governance-related workplace processes
- Professional communication
- General business administration
The exact responsibilities will depend on the internship stream and should be confirmed from the full vacancy information.
How long does the programme run?
The internship programme runs for 24 months.
This provides successful applicants with an extended period of workplace exposure and skills development.
How much is the stipend?
Successful interns will receive:
R7 000 per month
What documents do you need?
Applications must include the documents required by CHIETA.
The specific document list was not included in the information provided, so applicants should check the complete vacancy notice before applying.
Make sure all required documents are attached before sending your application.
How do you apply?
Applications must be submitted by email to:
Clearly indicate the internship and reference number in your application.
Suggested subject lines are:
Human Resource Intern, HR2026
or
Administration Intern, AS2026
When do applications close?
Applications close on 16 October 2026.
Submit your application before the deadline and make sure you have used the correct internship reference number.
What happens after you apply?
Successful applicants may be subjected to:
- Background checks
- Required assessments
CHIETA is also committed to advancing Employment Equity.
Applicants who have not received feedback by 1 December 2026 should consider their applications unsuccessful.





