Management Assistant Intern

18-Month Internship Programme (EY South Africa & FASSET)

EY South Africa, in conjunction with FASSET, is recruiting interns for an 18-month internship programme that provides structured, practical workplace experience for TVET N6 graduates in the following discipline:

• Management Assistant

The programme supports the Work-Based Experience (WBE) component required for completion of the National N-Diploma. Interns will gain hands-on exposure in a professional environment, contribute to meaningful project work, and receive support through structured onboarding, coaching, mentoring, and monthly check-ins aligned to internship best practice.

Key Objectives

• Provide practical workplace experience aligned to each intern’s field of study.

• Develop technical and professional (soft) skills that support workplace readiness.


• Support interns in completing WBE requirements toward their National N-Diploma.


• Enable interns to contribute meaningfully to departmental projects and day-to-day operations.

Minimum Requirements

• Completed N6 qualification in Management Assistant.

• Official letter from the TVET college confirming the requirement to complete 18 months of Work-Based Experience (WBE) to obtain the National N-Diploma.


• South African citizen, aged 18–35.


• Have not previously participated in an internship programme.


• Good academic standing, strong communication skills, and willingness to learn.

Core Competencies

• Professionalism, integrity, and a strong work ethic.

• Collaboration and the ability to work effectively in a team.


• Effective time management and organisational skills, with attention to detail.


• Problem-solving ability, adaptability, and a growth mindset.


• Initiative and accountability for assigned tasks and deliverables.

Programme Support

• An assigned career mentor and buddy to support integration and development.

• Monthly check-ins with HR and programme coordinators to review progress and learning goals.


• Structured onboarding, induction, and access to required systems and resources.


• Opportunities to attend learning sessions, skills workshops, and team meetings.


• A monthly stipend for the duration of the programme (as applicable).