Internship and Learnership Programme 2026

National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) Internship and Learnership Programme 2026

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) is inviting applications from suitably qualified and unemployed South African graduates for its 2026 Internship and Learnership Programmes. The programmes offer young graduates an opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience, develop professional skills and build practical knowledge in different fields.

A total of 21 departments and functional areas are included in this recruitment programme, covering fields such as Law, Information Technology, Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Communication, Supply Chain Management, Economics and International Relations.

Successful applicants will be appointed on a 24-month contract, providing an opportunity to gain meaningful exposure within a national regulatory institution.

Position Details

• Position: Internship and Learnership Programme 2026
• Duration: 24 Months
• Stipend: Not Specified
• Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
• Closing Date: 16 November 2026

The programme is aimed at unemployed South African citizens who have completed Grade 12 and obtained a relevant tertiary qualification from a South African university.

About the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA)

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa is responsible for regulating the energy industry in South Africa. Its regulatory responsibilities cover the electricity, piped gas and petroleum pipelines industries.

Through its Internship and Learnership Programmes, NERSA contributes to youth development and skills development by providing graduates with opportunities to gain workplace exposure.

The programmes are designed to help graduates develop relevant workplace competencies while gaining experience in their respective fields of study.

Candidates selected for these opportunities will have the chance to work in different departments and gain exposure to professional working environments.

Available Internship and Learnership Opportunities at NERSA

NERSA is recruiting interns and learners in the following departments:

• Legal Advisory Services (Reference Number: LAS2026)
• Information Communication and Technology (Reference Number: ICT2026)
• Information Resource Management (Reference Number: IRM2026)
• Communication and Stakeholder Management (Reference Number: CSM2026)
• Human Resources Management (Reference Number: HRM2026)
• Internal Audit Unit (Reference Number: IAU2026)
• Regulatory Analysis and Research (Reference Number: RAR2026)
• Finance Management and Governance (Reference Number: FMG2026)
• Supply Chain Management, Facilities/Project (Reference Number: SCM2026)
• Office of the CEO (Reference Number: CEO2026)
• Security Management (Reference Number: SM2026)
• International Relations (Reference Number: IR2026)
• Strategic Planning and Monitoring (Reference Number: SPM2026)
• Electricity Pricing and Tariffs (Reference Number: EPT2026)
• Electricity Licensing, Compliance and Dispute Resolution (Reference Number: ELC2026)
• Electricity Infrastructure Planning (Reference Number: EIP2026)
• Gas Licensing, Compliance and Dispute Resolution (Reference Number: GLC2026)
• Gas Competition and Market Analysis (Reference Number: GCM2026)
• Gas Pricing and Tariffs (Reference Number: GPT2026)
• Petroleum Pipelines Tariffs (Reference Number: PPT2026)
• Petroleum Licensing, Compliance and Dispute Resolution (Reference Number: PLC2026)

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants interested in the NERSA 2026 Internship and Learnership Programmes must meet the following requirements:

• Must be an unemployed South African citizen.
• Must have completed Grade 12 (Matric).
• Must have completed a relevant National Diploma, Diploma (NQF Level 6), Bachelor’s Degree, BTech Degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7), Postgraduate Diploma or Honours Degree (NQF Level 8), or Master’s Degree (NQF Level 9).
• The qualification must have been obtained from a South African university.
• Applicants must possess qualifications relevant to the department they wish to apply for.

Candidates should carefully check the qualification requirements for their preferred department before submitting an application.

Required Application Documents

Interested applicants must prepare and submit the following documents:

• A comprehensive and updated CV.
• A certified copy of their South African ID.
• Certified copies of relevant qualifications.
• A full academic record.

Applicants should ensure that all required documents are included in their applications. Incomplete applications may affect their chances of being considered.