The 2026 Internships has been opened by Kwazulu-Natal Museum and is inviting all applicants to apply ASAP. Follow the guidelines below to apply.

CLOSING DATE: 01 October 2026

Stipend: R5000.00

Location: Pietermaritzburg, Kwazulu-Natal

INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS

FUNCTIONS PLANNER

 National Diploma/Bachelor Degree in Communications/Project Management/Public Relations/Marketing/ Hospitality Management or other relevant qualification.

SALES & MARKETING

National Diploma/Bachelor Degree in Marketing or other relevant qualification.

DIGITAL MEDIA DESIGNER

National Diploma/Bachelor Degree in Digital Arts or related field.

DIGITAL ARTIST

National Diploma/Bachelor Degree in Digital Arts or related field.

HEALTH & SAFETY

National Diploma/Bachelor Degree in Safety Management/SAMTRAC or NEBOSCH Qualification rated from NQF Level 5 or other relevant qualification.

INTERNSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

FUNCTIONS PLANNER

Organizing and managing every aspect of an event. Conceptualizing theme ideas, planning budgets, liaising with suppliers and clients, managing logistics, and presenting post-event reports. and any other related functions as delegated by line management.

SALES & MARKETING

Create social media strategies and content track analytics for social media campaigns, as well as general administrative duties associated with the frontline and any other related functions as delegated by line management.

DIGITAL MEDIA DESIGNER

 Graphic design of information panels and generating interactive multimedia design for digital content, and any other related functions as delegated by line management.

DIGITAL ARTIST

Capturing and editing of video content and the creation of interactive digital content and any other related functions as delegated by line management.

HEALTH & SAFETY

Monitoring and assessing hazardous and unsafe situations, inspect the Museum premises to ensure it is a hazard-free environment. promote safe practices in the workplace. responds to employees’ safety, and any other related functions as delegated by line management.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Applications should be directed to The Chief Human Resources Officer. Kwazulu-Natal Museum.

They can be emailed to recruitment@nmsa.org.za or hand-delivered to 237 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201: or posted to Private Bag 9070. Pietermaritzburg. 3200.

Please include a covering letter stating the intervention you are applying for. a CV with a list of references and copies of your identity document, Matric certificate, and relevant National Diploma/Bachelor Degree. The supporting documents need not be certified. However, shortlisted candidates will be required to provide certified copies of the required documents at the interview stage. Applicants need to also attach proof of residential address indicating that they reside within the KwaZulu-Natal region. Any false information and/or misrepresentation in the application will lead to automatic disqualification of the applicant or removal from the programme. if discovered at a later stage.

Further inquiries regarding these positions may be directed to the Human Resources Officer, Mrs. Lindiwe Molefe, at 033 34S 1404. The KwaZulu-Natal Museum will enter into correspondence with short-listed candidates only. It is the responsibility of each candidate who has been invited to the interview to avail himself or herself. The Museum will consider failure to attend the interview on the given interview date as a lack of interest in the position. Successful candidates may be placed at different institutions but may remain under the supervision of the Museum. No faxed applications will be accepted. If you have not heard from the Museum within two months of the closing date then please consider your application to be unsuccessful.

The KwaZulu-Natal Museum reserves the right not to make an appointment.