Website National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS)
The National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) is a South African statutory body established on September 1, 2008, under the NRCS Act (Act 5 of 2008). Operating as an agency of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), its primary mission is to protect public health, safety, and the environment through the development and enforcement of compulsory technical standards.
The National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications is responsible for ensuring that certain products meet compulsory safety, quality, and environmental standards before they are sold in South Africa.
The organisation regulates products such as:
- Electrical appliances
- Vehicles and automotive components
- Chemicals and industrial products
By enforcing national standards, the NRCS protects consumers and promotes fair trade in the South African market.
Available Internship Opportunities
Finance Intern
Qualification required:
- National Diploma or Degree in:
- Finance
- Accounting
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics Management
This internship provides exposure to financial management, procurement processes and organisational budgeting systems.
Communication and Marketing Intern
Qualification required:
- National Diploma or Degree in:
- Graphic Design
- Marketing
- Media Studies
- Public Relations
- Communications
- Journalism
Interns will assist with digital communication, marketing campaigns and media engagement.
Operations Business Units – Administration Support Intern
Qualification required:
- National Diploma or Degree in:
- Office Management
- Office Administration
- Administrative Management
This role supports administrative functions across operational departments.
Internal Audit Intern
Qualification required:
- National Diploma or Degree in:
- Office Management
- Office Administration
- Administrative Management
Interns will gain exposure to compliance monitoring, auditing processes and governance systems.
Records Management Intern
Qualification required:
- National Diploma or Degree in:
- Records Management
- Information Management
- Archives and Records Management
- Information Science
This internship focuses on document management systems, information governance and archival practices.
Human Capital Management Intern
Qualification required:
- National Diploma or Degree in:
- Human Resources
- Industrial Relations
- Human Resource Development
- Organisational Development
Interns will assist in recruitment processes, employee development and HR administration.
Quality Management System Intern
Qualification required:
- National Diploma or Degree in:
- Quality Management
This programme focuses on compliance systems, quality assurance frameworks and regulatory standards.
Information and Communications Technology Intern
Qualification required:
- National Diploma or Degree in:
- Software Development
- Computer Science
- Web and Application Development
- Information Systems
- Business Information Technology
- Information Technology
- Cybersecurity
- Computer Networking
ICT interns will gain practical experience in IT support, systems administration, software development and cybersecurity.
To apply for this job please visit nrcs.mcidirecthire.com.