South African Tourism (SAT) Graduate Internships 2026

About South African Tourism

South African Tourism is the national tourism marketing agency responsible for promoting South Africa as a preferred travel destination locally and internationally. The organisation works to drive tourism growth by marketing the country’s attractions, supporting industry stakeholders, and contributing to economic development, job creation, and inclusive tourism across all provinces.

Internship Overview

South African Tourism is offering internship opportunities for unemployed South African graduates to gain practical workplace experience in the tourism and public sector environment. The programme provides hands-on exposure, skills development, and mentorship, helping graduates prepare for future employment while supporting the promotion of South Africa’s tourism industry.

Location: Sandton, Gauteng

Duration: 24 months

What’s in it for you?

• Hands-on experience in real business projects
• Exposure to the tourism industry
• Networking with key stakeholders

Who should apply?

• South African graduates with a minimum 3 years tertiary qualification (National Diploma/Degree/BTech) NQF 6/ NQF 7
• Must have no prior internship experience

Internships Open for Applications

Opportunities are available in the following Business Units & Field of Study:

Office of the CEO Interns

Reference No: SAT101

National Diploma or Degree or BTech in:

• Public Relations
• Marketing
• Communications

Legal Interns

Reference No: SAT102

• LLB/ Bcom Law

Strategic Planning, Evaluation and Project Management Interns

Reference No: SAT103

National Diploma or Degree or BTech in:

• Public Management
• Public Administration/Auditing

Brand & Marketing/Public Relations Interns

Reference No: SAT104

National Diploma or Degree or BTech in:

• Strategic Communications
• Digital Marketing
• Public Relation
• Marketing

Insights & Analytics Interns

Reference No: SAT105

National Diploma or Degree or BTech in:

• Research/Research Psychology
• Business Science
• Statistics
• Mathematical Optimisation
• Data Science
• Data Engineering

Finance Interns

Reference No: SAT106

• National Diploma or Degree or BTech in: Finance/Accounting

Supply Chain Interns

Reference No: SAT106

• National Diploma or Degree or BTech in: Logistics & Supply Chain

National Convention Bureau Interns

Reference No: SAT107

National Diploma or Degree or BTech in:

• Sales and Marketing
• Events Management
• Marketing
• Tourism Management

Tourism Grading Council Interns

Reference No: SAT108

National Diploma or Degree or BTech in:

• Travel & Tourism
• Hospitality Management
• Events Management
• Project Management

Global Trade Interns

Reference No: SAT109

National Diploma or Degree or BTech in:

• Digital Marketing
• Tourism Marketing

Human Capital Interns

Reference No: SAT110

National Diploma or Degree or BTech in:

• Human Resources Management
• Industrial Psychology

Information & Communications Technology Interns

Reference No: SAT111

National Diploma or Degree or BTech in:

• Information Technology
• Business Analytics
• Business Information Systems

Tourism Execution: Europe, Africa, Asia, Domesticy Interns

Reference No: SAT112

National Diploma or Degree or BTech in:

• Tourism Marketing
• Travel & Tourism
• Marketing
• Communications
• Events Management