Website Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)
The Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa Limited (IDC) was established in 1940 by an Act of Parliament (Industrial Development Corporation Act, No. 22 of 1940). The IDC was mandated to develop domestic industrial capacity, specifically in manufactured goods, to mitigate the disruption of trade between Europe and South Africa during the Second World War.
Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) invites graduates to apply for Internships in 2025. The IDC Internship Programme is a 24-month fixed-term contract designed to provide structured workplace exposure for qualified youth. Interns benefit from mentoring, career path exploration, and real-world experience, making them more employable and equipped for the professional environment.
Objectives of the Programme
- Build a skilled talent pipeline across IDC business units and sectors
- Empower unemployed graduates with competencies for employability
- Offer networking and mentoring opportunities
- Help interns apply academic knowledge in a workplace setting
Fields of Study
Graduates with completed qualifications in the following fields are encouraged to apply:
- Accounting / Financial Management / Management Accounting
- Financial Accounting
- Information Science, Information Management
- Records Management
- Law / LLB
- Financial Engineering / Quantitative Risk / Mathematical Finance
- Actuarial Science
- Financial Econometrics / Mathematical Economics
- Finance / Financial Modelling
- Industrial Engineering
- Civil / Construction Engineering
- Mechanical / Electrical Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Human Resource Management / Development
- Psychology / Education
- Data Science
- Journalism / Media Studies / Brand Communication
- Real Estate Valuation / Property Studies
- CTA / Honours in Finance or Accounting
- Matriculants living with disability are also encouraged to apply
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a South African citizen
- Under 35 years of age
- Must not be enrolled in any other internship or learnership programme
- Must have a completed qualification
- Must not be currently studying
- Strong written and verbal communication in English
Skills & Competencies Required
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong time management and attention to detail
- Good planning, organising, and scheduling skills
- Respect for confidentiality
- Creative, proactive, and willing to learn
- Ability to work under pressure and follow procedures
- Sound understanding of your field of study
- Knowledge of the Industrial Development Corporation’s role