The Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone (RBIDZ) is inviting unemployed graduates to apply for its 2026 Internship Programme in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal.
These internships are structured to provide practical workplace exposure, professional development, and hands-on experience within a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) environment.
If you’re a graduate looking to gain real industry experience, this could be your stepping stone into enterprise development or investment promotion.
1️⃣ Enterprise Development Intern
Reference Number: RBIDZ 68
Location: Richards Bay
Duration: 1–2 Years
Salary: Market-related
Work Level: Student / Graduate
Purpose of the Role
The intern will support enterprise development initiatives, SMME engagement, and administrative coordination within RBIDZ.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare business correspondence and documentation
- Capture SMME information on CRM systems
- Compile attendance registers and compliance records
- Manage document filing and archiving
- Coordinate meetings and take minutes
- Support enterprise development exhibitions and events
- Provide information and support to SMME clients
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12
- Certificate in Entrepreneurship
- National Diploma in Small Business Management or Supply Chain Management (Advantageous)
- Must be unemployed
- No prior internship experience
- Aged 20–35 years
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2️⃣ Investment Promotions Intern
Reference Number: RBIDZ 67
Location: Richards Bay
Duration: 1–2 Years
Salary: Market-related
Work Level: Student / Graduate
Purpose of the Role
This internship focuses on investment promotion, investor relations, and business development support.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and secretarial support
- Respond to investor enquiries
- Update investment pipelines and leads
- Arrange meetings and boardroom bookings
- Compile reports and meeting minutes
- Coordinate travel and site visits
- Support exhibitions and promotional events
- Assist with linking investors to development finance institutions (DFIs)
- Support compliance and environmental review meetings
- Host business delegations
Minimum Requirements
- National Diploma or Degree in:
- Marketing
- Business Management
- Economics
- Development Studies
- Must be unemployed
- No prior internship experience
- Aged 20–35 years
General Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens
- Be unemployed at the time of application
- Not have completed any previous internship
- Meet the age requirement (20–35 years)
Why Apply for RBIDZ Internships?
RBIDZ plays a critical role in driving industrial development and attracting investment into KwaZulu-Natal. Interns benefit from:
- Exposure to enterprise development and investment promotion
- Experience in a Special Economic Zone environment
- Interaction with investors, SMMEs, and development agencies
- Structured workplace learning and professional growth
This experience can open doors to careers in economic development, investment facilitation, supply chain, and public sector administration.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via the official RBIDZ careers portal.
When applying:
- Search using the relevant reference number (RBIDZ 68 or RBIDZ 67)
- Ensure all required documents are uploaded
- Submit your application before the deadline indicated on the portal
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