MANCOSA is recruiting for Administrator and ICT Graduate Work Experience opportunities in Pretoria and an HR Internship in Cape Town. Applications close between 20 and 27 August 2026.
MANCOSA has announced several internship and graduate work experience opportunities for young professionals seeking to gain practical workplace exposure in South Africa. The available positions include an Administrator Graduate Work Experience Placement and an ICT Graduate Work Experience Programme linked to the Council on Higher Education (CHE), as well as an HR Internship with Truworths.
The opportunities are based in Pretoria, Gauteng, and Cape Town, Western Cape, giving graduates and aspiring professionals an opportunity to develop practical skills within established organisations.
The vacancies were published on 13 August 2026, with application deadlines ranging from 20 August to 27 August 2026. Interested candidates are encouraged to review the requirements carefully and submit their applications before the relevant closing dates.
Administrator Graduate Work Experience Placement – CHE
One of the opportunities is the Administrator Graduate Work Experience Placement, based in Pretoria, Gauteng.
The placement is associated with the Council on Higher Education (CHE) and is designed to provide practical administrative experience to graduates or other eligible candidates seeking to establish themselves in the higher education environment.
An administrator in a higher education or regulatory environment can be exposed to a variety of responsibilities, including document management, record keeping, correspondence, data capturing, scheduling, filing and general office administration.
The placement can therefore help participants strengthen important workplace competencies such as communication, organisation, attention to detail, computer literacy and professional customer service.
Candidates interested in this opportunity should note that the closing date is 20 August 2026.
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Organisation/Placement: Council on Higher Education (CHE)
Position: Administrator Graduate Work Experience Placement
Published: 13 August 2026
Closing Date: 20 August 2026
Interested applicants can access the vacancy and submit an application through the MANCOSA recruitment portal.
ICT Graduate Work Experience Programme – CHE
MANCOSA is also advertising an ICT Graduate Work Experience Programme, which is likewise based in Pretoria, Gauteng.
The programme provides an opportunity for graduates interested in information and communication technology to gain practical exposure in a professional working environment.
Graduate work experience can be particularly valuable for ICT candidates because academic qualifications provide foundational knowledge, while workplace exposure allows graduates to apply that knowledge to real organisational systems, processes and technology-related challenges.
Depending on the placement’s specific responsibilities, participants may gain exposure to areas such as technical support, information systems, troubleshooting, data management, systems administration and other ICT-related functions.
The opportunity could be particularly relevant to graduates who want to strengthen their CVs and develop practical experience before pursuing permanent employment in the technology sector.
The application deadline is 20 August 2026, making this an opportunity that requires prompt attention from eligible candidates.
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Organisation/Placement: Council on Higher Education (CHE)
Position: ICT Graduate Work Experience Programme
Published: 13 August 2026
Closing Date: 20 August 2026
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HR Internship – Truworths
The third opportunity is an HR Internship with Truworths, based in Cape Town, Western Cape.
Human resources internships can provide valuable exposure to the people-management functions that support an organisation’s workforce. An HR intern may gain experience in areas such as recruitment administration, employee records, onboarding, HR documentation, communication, reporting and general human resources support.
For graduates interested in building careers in human resources, industrial psychology, organisational development or related fields, practical workplace experience can complement their academic qualifications and improve their understanding of how HR functions operate within a large organisation.
The Truworths opportunity has a later closing date than the two CHE-related placements. Applications must be submitted by 27 August 2026.
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Organisation: Truworths
Position: HR Internship
Published: 13 August 2026
Closing Date: 27 August 2026
Who Should Consider These Opportunities?
The MANCOSA vacancies may appeal to graduates and emerging professionals who are looking for structured workplace exposure and an opportunity to develop practical skills.
The Administrator Graduate Work Experience Placement may be suited to candidates interested in administration and the higher education environment, while the ICT Graduate Work Experience Programme may be relevant to candidates with qualifications and career interests in information technology.
The HR Internship at Truworths is potentially suited to candidates who want to build experience in human resources and gain exposure to HR operations within a major retail organisation.
Applicants should carefully check the individual vacancy requirements before applying. Academic qualifications, experience requirements and other eligibility criteria may differ between positions.
Application Deadlines
Candidates should pay close attention to the closing dates because the three opportunities do not share the same deadline.
The Administrator Graduate Work Experience Placement and ICT Graduate Work Experience Programme both close on 20 August 2026, while the HR Internship closes on 27 August 2026.
Applications submitted after the applicable deadline may not be considered. Candidates are therefore encouraged to prepare their CVs and supporting documentation early and complete the application process well before the closing date.
How to Apply
Applications for the opportunities are handled through the MANCOSA recruitment platform. Candidates can use the relevant vacancy listings to review the official requirements and application instructions.
Administrator Graduate Work Experience Placement – CHE:
Apply for the Administrator Graduate Work Experience Placement
ICT Graduate Work Experience Programme – CHE:
Apply for the ICT Graduate Work Experience Programme
The HR Internship with Truworths is also listed on the MANCOSA recruitment platform and has a closing date of 27 August 2026.
For graduates seeking to move from academic study into the workplace, these vacancies provide opportunities to gain practical exposure while developing professional skills. Candidates who meet the relevant requirements should consider applying before the respective deadlines.
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