Internship Programme

Job Description

The IDC offers a 24-month internship providing workplace exposure through a structured and supervised experience. The programme aims to help qualified youth gain work experience, explore career paths, network with professionals, and receive mentoring. Interns will be placed nationally, with the Northern Cape Regional Office mentioned specifically. The IDC supports equality, employment equity, and diversity in line with its employment equity goals.

Requirements

• South African citizenship
• Under 35 years of age
• Effective English writing and verbal communication skills
• Not currently studying at any other institution
• Not registered on any Learnership or Internship Programme
• Completed qualification in BCom Accounting/Financial Management (Specialising in Management Accounting)
• Willingness to undergo competency-based interviews
• Clear Criminal Record check
• Verification of educational qualification
• Proof of South African citizenship

Responsibilities

• Build and manage relationships
• Demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills
• Apply excellent scheduling and time management skills
• Maintain good attention to detail and interpersonal skills
• Engage effectively with internal and external clients
• Practice excellent customer relationship skills
• Respect confidentiality requirements
• Show innovation and creativity
• Be proactive and forward-thinking
• Relate and network professionally
• Exercise strong professional judgement in handling confidential information
• Plan and organise tasks efficiently
• Follow instructions and procedures accurately
• Manage pressures and setbacks
• Adhere to principles and values
• Present and communicate information effectively
• Be teachable and willing to learn
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of field of study
• Show sound knowledge about the IDC
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Teams)
• Liaise effectively at a high level