The SAFCOL YES Internship Programme 2026 offers unemployed South African graduates and artisans a 12-month opportunity to gain structured workplace experience across forestry, finance, ICT, HR, and related fields.
SAFCOL YES Internship Programme 2026 Overview
South African Forestry Company Limited invites unemployed South African graduates and artisans to apply for its YES Internship Programme for 2026. This is a structured 12-month internship designed to provide practical workplace exposure, support skills development, and improve employability across a range of professional and technical disciplines.
The programme forms part of SAFCOL’s commitment to youth development, sustainable forestry, and capacity building within the broader forestry value chain.
About SAFCOL
South African Forestry Company Limited is a state-owned enterprise responsible for the sustainable management of commercial forestry assets in South Africa. The organisation plays a key role in timber production, forestry operations, environmental stewardship, rural development, and job creation.
Through its operations, SAFCOL balances commercial objectives with sustainability and transformation priorities, making it a strategic contributor to economic development and environmental management.
Purpose of the YES Internship Programme
The SAFCOL YES Internship Programme is aimed at providing meaningful, hands-on workplace experience to unemployed graduates and artisans who hold recognised qualifications. Interns are placed according to organisational needs and operational requirements across SAFCOL’s business units.
The programme supports the transition from academic study or trade training into the workplace by offering structured exposure, mentorship, and real-world responsibility.
Internship Duration and Location
The internship runs for a fixed period of 12 months. Opportunities are available across multiple provinces, including Gauteng, Mpumalanga, and Limpopo. Placement locations depend on the specific internship stream and organisational requirements.
Applicants must be 35 years of age or younger to be eligible for the programme.
Available Internship Opportunities
SAFCOL is offering internships across a wide range of functional areas. Each opportunity has specific qualification requirements and a designated reference number.
Finance (Debtors) Intern
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Required qualification: Diploma or Degree in Finance or Cost and Management Accounting
Finance (Tax and Treasury) Intern
Location: Mbombela, Mpumalanga
Required qualification: Degree in Taxation
Finance (Creditors) Intern
Location: Mbombela, Mpumalanga
Required qualification: Diploma, Degree, NHC, or N-Courses in Financial Management, Accounting, Bookkeeping, or Cost and Management Accounting
Finance (Supply Chain Management) Intern
Location: Mbombela, Mpumalanga
Required qualification: Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Purchasing and Supply Management, Procurement, Operations Management, Accounting, or Finance
Finance (Group Reporting and Budgeting) Intern
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Required qualification: Degree or Diploma in Accounting or Finance
Strategy, Planning and Commercial (Communication and Marketing) Intern
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Required qualification: Degree or Diploma in Graphic Design
Human Capital Operations (Practitioner) Intern
Location: Mbombela, Mpumalanga
Required qualification: Degree, National Diploma, or N6 Certificate in Human Resource Management
ICT (Support Technician) Intern
Location: Mbombela, Mpumalanga
Required qualification: Diploma in Information Technology
Property and Ecotourism (Ecotourism) Intern
Location: Sabie, Mpumalanga
Required qualification: Diploma in Tourism Management or Ecotourism Management
Learning and Development Intern
Location: Levubu, Limpopo
Required qualification: Diploma in Business Administration, Human Resource Development, Training, or a Certificate in ETDP
Office of the CEO Intern
Location: Mbombela, Mpumalanga
Required qualification: N6 Diploma in Management Assistant or Business Studies
Internal Auditing Intern
Location: Mbombela, Mpumalanga
Required qualification: National Diploma or BCom Degree in Internal Auditing
Internal Auditing (Forensic) Intern
Location: Mbombela, Mpumalanga
Required qualification: National Diploma or BCom Degree in Internal Auditing or an LLB
Applicants must ensure that they meet the qualification requirements for the specific internship they are applying for.
Required Application Documents
Applicants are required to submit the following documents:
- A detailed curriculum vitae
- Certified copies of all qualifications
- Certified copy of a South African identity document
The correct reference number must be clearly stated in the email subject line when submitting the application.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted directly to SAFCOL via email.
📧 Email your application to: interns@safcol.co.za
Applicants are responsible for ensuring that all required documents are included and that the correct reference number is used.
The closing date for applications is 06 February 2026.
Career Value of the SAFCOL Internship Programme
This internship programme offers practical exposure within a strategic state-owned enterprise that operates at the intersection of commercial forestry, environmental sustainability, and rural development. Interns gain industry-relevant skills, professional workplace experience, and exposure to large-scale operations.
The experience gained through the programme supports future career opportunities in forestry, finance, ICT, human resources, auditing, supply chain management, and related sectors.
Conclusion
The SAFCOL YES Internship Programme 2026 provides unemployed South African graduates and artisans with a structured pathway into the workplace. Through practical exposure, skills development, and meaningful contribution to a national forestry enterprise, interns build a strong foundation for long-term career growth.
For candidates seeking real-world experience within an organisation that balances economic impact with environmental responsibility, this programme offers valuable professional development and career-building potential.
