Apply now for the Market Theatre Foundation Internship Programme 2026. The Market Theatre Foundation in partnership with Yes4Youth Programme would like to give unemployed young people the opportunity to gain skills and work experience for a period of 12 months. The successful applicants will have a 12-month fixed contract and will receive a monthly stipend of R5000.
Selection Criteria:
• Unemployed youth, between 18 to 34 years.
• Applicants should not be studying full time in 2026.
• Applicants should not have participated or been registered on the YES programme before.
• No prior experience is required.
• Completed Matric and hold at least a National Diploma or a Degree from a recognised institution of higher learning in the Republic of South Africa.
The following Internship Opportunities are open for applications:
Occupational Health & Safety Intern
Overview: The intern will assist with the administration and coordination of safety and quality management activities across the organisation.
Reference No: 2025/10/OHS
Requirements: National Diploma/Degree in: Occupational Health and Safety / Safety Management / Environmental Health / SAMTRAC / Occupational Hygiene.
Skills and Knowledge: Proficiency in MS Office Packages.
Human Resources Intern
Overview: The Intern will play a supportive role in helping the HR team deliver effective HR services and initiatives
Reference No: 2025/10/HR
Requirements: National Diploma/Degree in Human Resources Management / Industrial Psychology or any relevant qualification
Skills and Knowledge: Proficiency in MS Office Packages. Basic knowledge of South African labour laws. Accountable and able to handle confidential matters. Organized and attention to detail.
Information Technology Intern
Overview: The intern will handle IT administration. Help desk system environment. Onsite and remote support as and when required. Work closely with other members of the technical team to ensure the smooth operation.
Reference No: 2025/10/IT
Requirements: National Diploma/Degree in Information Technology / Completed A+ N+ Qualification
Skills and Knowledge: Basic knowledge of computer hardware and software. Familiarity with common operating systems (e.g., Windows 10, 11 | Server 2016 ,2019 | macOS). Basic understanding of networking concepts and protocols. Ability to troubleshoot and solve technical problems. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work well in a team environment. Familiarity with support ticketing systems. Proficiency in MS Office Packages
Corporate Administrator Intern
Overview: The intern will support the administrative operations of the corporate office.
Reference No: 2025/10/CADMIN
Requirements: National Diploma/Degree in Business Administration / Public Administration / Office Management or Secretarial Qualification
Skills and Knowledge: Proficiency in MS Office Packages
Graphic Designer Intern
Overview: The intern will join the Market Theatre Foundations’ Brands & Communications team. The intern will work closely with MTF Graphic Designer in the creating of exciting visual material for all the departments of the MTF. This includes, but not limited to the design of posters, flyers, banners, digital media (social media, website, and other visual online assets), annual reports, brochures, merchandise etc.
Reference No: 2025/10/GD
Requirements: National Diploma/ Degree in Fine/Visual Arts, Communications, Media Studies or related field
Skills and Knowledge: Excellent proficiency and experience in MAC OS, Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office Packages. Understanding of copyright and licensing of visual material. Understanding of social media and other online platforms.
Library & Administrator Intern
Overview: The intern will join the Market Theatre Foundations’ Brands & Communications team. The intern will work closely with MTF Graphic Designer in the creating of exciting visual material for all the departments of the MTF. This includes, but not limited to the design of posters, flyers, banners, digital media (social media, website, and other visual online assets), annual reports, brochures, merchandise etc.
Reference No: 2025/10/LA
Requirements: National Diploma/Degree in Office Administration / Business Administration / Library / Information Science or equivalent.
Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures. Knowledge of computers and relevant software application. Knowledge of customer service principles and practices. People skills. Proficiency in MS Office Packages
Programmes & Administrator Intern
Overview: The Intern will support the daily operations of the department by assisting with both administrative and programme-related tasks. This position offers a valuable opportunity to gain experience in arts administration, event coordination, and organisational operations within a dynamic and collaborative environment
Reference No: 2025/10/PA
Requirements: National Diploma/Degree in Administration / Arts Management / Event Management, or a related field
Skills and Knowledge: Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Good written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in MS Office Packages. Flexibility to assist with events that may occasionally occur outside standard office hours.
Sound Technician Intern
Overview: The intern will be a member of the Market Theatre’s professional technical production team and be involved in the staging of Market Theatre productions specifically from a sound perspective. The applicant will be working with Market Theatre’s sound technician to do set ups for events, productions and outside events, Applicant will require technical experience in sound engineering, sound set up, patching and mixing.
Reference No: 2025/10/ST
Requirements: Degree/National Diploma in Sound Technology/Engineering, performing arts. This position will suit a sound engineering graduate.
Skills and Knowledge: Programming cues with a mixing console for shows or events. Operating analogue or digital mixing consoles for shows and events. Proficiency in MS Office Packages
Lighting Intern
Overview: The intern will be part of the technical department team where they will assist to hang lights, focus, program, repair, trouble shoot any problems that may arise and operate lights for all events/ shows and conferences at the Market Theatre Foundation.
Reference No: 2025/10/LIGI
Requirements: Degree/National Diploma in Lighting Technology or relevant qualification
Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge of lighting desks and cues during technical get in and performances and efficiently operating effects equipment as per SM cues. • Knowledge of light plots, cue sheets, and other technical documents. • Technical knowledge of lighting to achieve the determined artistic objectives. Proficiency in MS Office Packages
Technical Assistant Intern
Overview: The intern will be part of the technical department team where they will assist to hang lights, focus, program, repair, trouble shoot any problems that may arise and operate lights for all events/ shows and conferences at the Market Theatre Foundation.
Reference No: 2025/10/TA
Requirements: Degree/National Diploma Performing Arts or relevant Theatre qualifications.
Skills and Knowledge: Ability to manage and motivate a team of people in a very stressful environment. Ability to maintain all departments’ equipment and ensure they conform to all maintenance and service procedures and are in good order. Knowledge of programming cues with a mixing console for shows or events. Knowledge of sound/lighting. Proficiency in MS Office Packages.
How to Apply
Required Documents:
- Detailed CV,
- Certified copy of ID
- Affidavit stating that the applicant is currently unemployed prior to commencing the programme.
Qualifications
Interested persons who meet the requirements are invited to send above documents to the email address: internship@markettheatre.co.za (Please use the relevant Reference Number only in the email subject line for each application).
NB: Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates and are also expected to avail themselves on the interview dates determined by the MTF. If you have not heard from us within 30 days after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful