The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) is inviting unemployed graduates to apply for its 2026/2027 Internship Programme. The programme offers structured workplace experience across economic development, finance, administration, IT, tourism, environmental management and other fields.
The application deadline is 2 October 2026. Internships are available at the Department’s Head Office in Pietermaritzburg and various district offices across KwaZulu-Natal.
KZN EDTEA Internships 2026/2027
Available internship areas include:
- Office Support – MEC Office
- Office Support – HOD Office
- Risk and Integrity Management
- Internal Audit
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Public Entities Oversight
- Strategic Planning
- Intergovernmental Relations
- Finance
- Finance – Budget
- Asset Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Internal Control
- Human Resource Management
- Employee Health & Wellness
- Information Technology
- Telecommunications
- Communications and Marketing
- Registry
- Facilities Management
- Fleet Management
Qualifications vary according to the position and include Public Administration, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Human Resources, IT, Communications, Social Sciences and related fields.
Small Business Development and Co-operatives Internships
The Department also has internships in Small Business Development and Co-operatives.
Small Business Development opportunities are available in different districts and accept qualifications such as Economics, Business Administration, Business Studies, Entrepreneurship and Commerce.
Co-operative opportunities include placements requiring qualifications in Supply Chain and Logistics, Financial Management, Entrepreneurship, Clothing Management, Management of Co-operatives, Economics and Business Management.
Economic Development, Tourism and Business Opportunities
Other available areas include:
- Economic Empowerment
- RLED-PSS Capacity Building
- RLED-MTES
- Business Regulation
- Consumer Protection
- Tourism Development
- Strategic Industrial Interventions
- Agribusiness/Agro Processing
- Trade and Investment Promotions
- Forestry and Furniture
- Creative Economy
The required qualifications range from Development Studies, Economics and Business Administration to Law, Tourism Management, Agricultural Economics, Forestry, Marketing and Public Relations.
Research, Planning and Environmental Internships
Further opportunities are available in:
- Office of the DDG
- District Operations Management
- Policy & Planning
- Research & Modelling
- Knowledge Management
- Economic Analysis & Economic Impact
- Statistics Database
- Environmental Management Services
The Environmental Management Services internship requires a degree in Environmental Sciences, with placements listed across several KwaZulu-Natal districts.
Documents Required
Applicants must submit:
- Completed Z83 application form;
- Recently updated CV; and
- A signed affidavit confirming that they have not previously benefited from an internship programme within a national, provincial or local government institution.
The application must clearly indicate the reference number, position and area/centre being applied for.
Certified copies of the ID, qualifications and recent academic transcripts will only be required from shortlisted candidates.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit the completed Z83 form and updated CV to the relevant Departmental office.
Head Office:
Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs
270 Jabu Ndlovu Street
Pietermaritzburg
KwaZulu-Natal
Applications may also be posted to:
Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs
Private Bag X9152
Pietermaritzburg
3200
Hand-delivered applications can be submitted at the Ground Floor, 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg.
For attention: Ms W. Mkhulise.
Applicants may also submit applications to the relevant district office, including offices in eThekwini, Ugu, Harry Gwala, iLembe, uThukela, Amajuba, uMzinyathi, Zululand, uMkhanyakude and King Cetshwayo.
Application Closing Date
The KZN Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs Internship Programme 2026/2027 closes on: 2 October 2026
Late applications should not be submitted.
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