CSIR Internship 2026
April 8, 2026
CSIR in Pretoria, Gauteng Province of South Africa is looking for young South African graduates to participate in internship programmes for 2026.
The CSIR Internship Programme provides new graduates the opportunity to gain 12 months working experience in a research environment, affording them the opportunity to grow core research skills under the guidance of more experienced professionals.
| Overview | Application Details |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | New graduates in science, engineering and technology fields interested in gaining work experience |
| Requirements | A BSc, BEng or BSc Honours degree in Science, Engineering and Technology |
| Internship covers | Financial supportMonthly stipendInformal training (short-courses) through CSIR Innovation, Leadership and Learning Academy Non-financial supportMentorshipWorking on projects that contribute to the improvement of the lives of South Africans |
| How to apply | Internship opportunities are advertised throughout the year on https://candidate.csir.co.za/psc/hr/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?FOCUS=Applicant in the vacancies section. |
| Contact details | For more information on the CSIR internship programme, please email CSIR enquires mailbox, on Enquiries@csir.co.za or call (012) 842-7518. |