SABS Youth Development Internship Programme 2026

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) invites high-performing, unemployed graduates to apply for the 2026 Youth Development Programme. This prestigious 12-month internship is designed to provide meaningful workplace exposure, professional mentoring, and technical skills development within a world-class standardisation environment.

Successful candidates will be immersed in a dynamic setting that fosters innovation and excellence, gaining a competitive edge in the South African job market.

Important: Minimum Academic Requirement

[!CAUTION] Strict Eligibility: Candidates must have achieved a minimum 80% academic average for their completed qualification to be considered for this programme.

Use the links given below to Apply

Youth Development Programme: Strategy, Stakeholder & Media Relations (Strategy)

Youth Development Programme: Certification

Youth Development Programme: Facilities (FacilitiesFINA)

Youth Development Programme: Facilities (FacilitiesMECHEM)

Youth Development Programme: Facilities (FacilitiesMEC)

Youth Development Programme: Risk, Compliance & Legal Services

Youth Development Programme: Internal Audit (InternalAudit)

Youth Development Programme: Accreditation

Youth Development Programme: Laboratory Services (Chemicals & Materials)

Youth Development Programme: Laboratory Services (LSDSecunda)

Youth Development Programme: Human Capital Services (Human Capital Mngt)

Youth Development Programme: Laboratory Services (PTS Scheme)

Youth Development Programme: Laboratory Services (Food & Health)

Youth Development Programme: Laboratory Services (Electro-technical)

Youth Development Programme: Laboratory Services (Auto, Civil & Mechanical)

Youth Development Programme: Customer Partnering (CustomePartCustEngage)

Youth Development Programme: Customer Partnering (Custom PartSale/Busdev)

Youth Development Programme: Customer Partnering

Youth Development Programme: ICT & Knowledge Management

Youth Development Programme: Project Management Office

Youth Development Programme: Supply Chain Management

Youth Development Programme: Finance: BSAS ( FinanceBSAS)

Youth Development Programme: Finance: Credit Management

Youth Development Programme: Finance

• Citizenship: South African citizen.

• Age: 18 – 35 years.

• Education: Completed Diploma or Degree in the relevant field.

• Performance: 80% minimum academic average is mandatory.

• Experience: Must have no formal work experience in the field of study.

• Status: Currently unemployed.

Required Application Documents

Failure to submit the following will result in automatic disqualification:

1. Comprehensive CV (Updated).

2. Certified Copy of ID.

3. Certified Copies of Qualifications (including full academic transcripts).