Internship Details

📌 Position: Governance & Audit Graduate Intern
🏢 Company: Construction Education and Training Authority (CETA)
📍 Location: 5th Floor, Block A, 280 Lever Road, Midrand, 1685, South Africa
📄 Contract Type: Internship
⏳ Programme Duration: Structured rotational internship
📅 Closing Date: 25 February 2026

Company Overview

The Construction Education and Training Authority (CETA) is a public entity established to promote skills development within the construction sector in South Africa.

As part of the broader SETA landscape, CETA plays a key role in implementing the Skills Development Act and supporting workforce transformation. Through its Graduate Internship Programme, CETA aims to reduce youth unemployment by offering meaningful workplace exposure to young graduates.

Job Overview

The CETA Graduate Internship Programme 2026 is designed to provide professional and generic workplace experience to unemployed graduates.

The Governance and Audit Internship will expose successful candidates to auditing, compliance, governance processes, and public sector regulatory frameworks. Interns will rotate within divisions to gain broad exposure and develop practical administrative and audit-related competencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform entry-level functional tasks within the assigned unit

• Handle correspondence, enquiries, and maintain records and files

• Provide administrative support for budgeting processes

• Assist with audit preparation and information gathering

• Collate data and prepare monthly and quarterly reports

• Prepare meeting agendas and take minutes

• Assist in preparing presentations (at least one per quarter)

• Support supervisors and managers with delegated tasks

• Participate in structured rotational planning across divisions

Qualifications

🎓 Education

National Diploma, BTech, or Degree in:

• Auditing

• Accounting

• Public Administration

• Or equivalent relevant qualification

📋 Eligibility Requirements

• South African citizen under the age of 35

• Valid South African ID

• Must not have participated in any previous SETA-sponsored internship

• Must not have been previously employed

🧠 Knowledge & Skills

• Basic understanding of governance and audit processes

• Knowledge of public sector legislation such as:

  • Skills Development Act

  • PFMA

  • Tax Laws

  • BBBEE

  • Employment Equity

• Strong administrative and organisational skills

• Attention to detail

• Report writing and presentation skills

• Professional communication skills

Internship Tips

• Clearly state your qualification and major subjects (e.g., Auditing, Public Finance, Governance)

• Highlight academic projects related to auditing or compliance

• Demonstrate knowledge of public sector legislation in your CV

• Keep your CV professional and limited to 1–2 pages

• Tailor your motivation letter to show interest in governance and public service

• Ensure all documents are properly certified and legible

Benefits of Joining CETA

• Practical exposure to governance and audit functions

• Structured rotational experience across divisions

• Professional development in a public sector environment

• Improved employability in audit, compliance, and public administration roles

• Opportunity to understand the SETA and skills development landscape

Company Policy

Construction Education and Training Authority is committed to fair recruitment and youth development. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If no communication is received within four weeks of the closing date, the application should be regarded as unsuccessful.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit:

• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Motivation Letter

• Certified copy of South African ID

• Certified copies of academic qualifications

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback within 4 weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.