Absa: Industrial and Organisational Psychology Internships 2027

Absa Group Limited invites South African graduates to apply for the Industrial and Organisational Psychology Internship Programme 2027. This prestigious one year internship is accredited by the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and is designed to prepare Master's students in Industrial Psychology for registration as Industrial Psychologists in Independent Practice.

Internship Application Closing Date: 31 July 2026 (approximately)

Internship Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Interns will gain exposure to the following domains: Organisational Psychology, Human Resource (Personnel) Psychology, Career Psychology and Employee Wellness/Wellbeing, Testing and Assessment, Elective Project Work, and Professional Ethics.

Interns are required to complete 260 internship days within the 12 month period and will be supervised by an internal Senior Industrial Psychologist at Absa and an external Industrial Psychologist from a recognised academic institution.

• Organisational Psychology
• Human Resource (Personnel) Psychology
• Career Psychology and Employee Wellness/Wellbeing
• Testing and Assessment
• Elective Project Work
• Professional Ethics

• HPCSA accredited internship training
• Exposure to a leading Pan African banking institution
• Professional mentorship and supervision
• Industry relevant practical experience
• Opportunities to contribute to impactful organisational projects
• Career development and networking opportunities
• Cross cultural and leadership development exposure

• South African citizen
• Strong academic performance during Honours studies
• Completed M1 or on track to complete M1 by January 2027
• Registered as a Student Psychologist with the HPCSA
• Available to be based in Johannesburg from February 2027 to January 2028

• Passionate about Industrial and Organisational Psychology
• Desire exposure to a dynamic corporate environment
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Have a growth mindset and willingness to learn
• Can work effectively within diverse teams
• Interested in leadership, organisational development, employee wellbeing, and talent management

Apply online through the Absa Graduate Opportunities portal: Apply Here: Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible.

Absa offers a structured development programme that connects graduates with professionals across Africa, helping them develop the technical, behavioural, and leadership skills required to succeed in the future world of work. This internship is an excellent opportunity for aspiring Industrial Psychologists seeking practical experience while working toward professional registration with the HPCSA.