Public Investment Corporation (PIC) Internships 2026

The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) invites high-performing and motivated South African  to apply for the  Development Programme 2026 / 2027 in Pretoria.

Internship Application Closing Date: 30 September 2026

Internship Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

PIC  Development Programme 2026 / 2027

The Public Investment Corporation is offering a structured  Development Programme aimed at helping high-potential  transition from academic study into professional careers within the asset and investment management sector.

The programme combines targeted learning, practical workplace exposure, mentorship and experience across relevant PIC business functions.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have completed or be studying towards at least an NQF Level 7 qualification from an accredited institution of higher learning.

Candidates must also:

• Have achieved a minimum overall academic average of 60%.
• Have no previous participation in a similar graduate programme.
• Have a strong interest in financial services, particularly asset and investment management.
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills.

Available Internship Opportunities

Internship Area	Qualification Requirements
Corporate Finance	Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Accounting or Auditing
Procurement	Commerce-related qualification with an interest in finance
Company Secretariat	Commerce, Economics or Law
Regulatory Compliance	BCom or LLB
Investment Legal	LLB or BCom Law
Corporate Legal	LLB or BCom Law
Corporate Services – Records Management	Information Science, Records & Archives Management, Information Management, Knowledge Management, Library & Information Science, Information Systems, Data & Information Governance or Digital Information Management
Properties	Quantity Surveying, Project Management, Property Studies, Civil/Structural/Industrial Engineering, Property Valuation, Economics, Finance, Corporate Finance, Accounting, Investment Management, Business Science or Construction Management
Internal Audit	Information Technology, Financial Information Systems, Accounting, Investment Management or Risk Management
Ethics Office	Commerce, Compliance, Risk Management, Law or equivalent
Investment Risk – Credit Risk	Risk Management, BCom, Finance or Accounting
Enterprise Risk	Risk Management, BCom, Finance or Accounting
Enterprise Risk – HR	Human Resource Management
PMV & Investment Operations Properties	IT or Business Analysis with an understanding of Finance
PMV Isibaya	IT or Business Analysis with an understanding of Finance
Listed Equities	Finance, Investment, Accounting or Economics
Unlisted Investment	Finance, Investment or Accounting
Fixed Income	Finance, Investment, Economics, Statistics, Actuarial Science or Mathematics

Corporate Finance Internship

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Accounting or Auditing.

Knowledge of Taxation, Cost Accounting, Valuations and Financial Modelling will be advantageous.

Procurement Internship

Applicants must have a commerce-related qualification and an interest in finance.

Company Secretariat Internship

Applicants must have a relevant qualification in Commerce, Economics or Law.

Regulatory Compliance Internship

Applicants must have a Bachelor of Commerce or LLB qualification.

Investment Legal Internship

Applicants must have an LLB or Bachelor of Commerce in Law.

Corporate Legal Internship

Applicants must have an LLB or Bachelor of Commerce in Law.

Corporate Services – Records Management Internship

Suitable qualifications include Information Science, Records and Archives Management, Information Management, Knowledge Management, Library and Information Science, Information Systems, Data and Information Governance or Digital Information Management.

Properties Internship

Applicants may have qualifications in Quantity Surveying, Project Management, Property Studies, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Property Valuation, Economics, Finance, Corporate Finance, Accounting, Investment Management, Business Science or Construction Management.

Internal Audit Internship

Suitable qualifications include Information Technology, Financial Information Systems, Accounting, Investment Management and Risk Management.

IT graduates may be considered for IT audit opportunities.

Ethics Office Internship

Applicants may have a qualification in Commerce, Compliance, Risk Management, Law or an equivalent field.

Investment Risk – Credit Risk Internship

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Risk Management, Commerce, Finance or Accounting.

Enterprise Risk Internship

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Risk Management, Commerce, Finance or Accounting.

A separate Enterprise Risk opportunity also accepts candidates with a Degree in Human Resource Management.

PMV and Investment Operations Properties Internship

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or Business Analysis, together with an understanding of Finance.

PMV Isibaya Internship

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or Business Analysis and an understanding of Finance.

Listed Equities Internship

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Investment, Accounting or Economics.

Unlisted Investment Internship

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Investment or Accounting.

Fixed Income Internship

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Investment, Economics, Statistics, Actuarial Science or Mathematics.

Required Application Documents

Applicants must submit:

• Comprehensive CV.
• Certified copy of South African ID.
• Certified copies of qualifications and/or latest academic results.
• Official academic transcript.
• Evidence of academic excellence.

Applicants must have achieved at least a 60% overall academic average in their completed qualification.

How to Apply for PIC Graduate Internships 2026 / 2027

Applications must be submitted by email to:

picgraduate@pic.gov.za

Applicants should ensure that their CV and supporting documents clearly indicate the internship area they are applying for and that their qualification matches the stated requirements.

Internship Application Closing Date

Applications close on:

30 September 2026

Applicants are encouraged to submit complete applications before the closing date.