KRS is once again opening its doors to the next generation of developers through its 2026 Internship Bootcamp. A 6–7 week, in-person programme hosted at their Claremont, Cape Town offices. With a legacy of launching successful IT careers, this bootcamp gives young South Africans a rare opportunity to gain industry-level skills in a fast-paced, real-world software development environment.
KRS has run internship bootcamps for over a decade, with many alumni now working as full-time developers across South Africa’s tech landscape. The 2026 intake is expected to welcome ten interns. All of whom will be supported by a senior mentor team and given the chance to earn a certificate and, in some cases, a job offer.
🧠 What You’ll Learn
KRS structures the internship around real software development projects that use Agile methodologies. Interns will be gaining hands-on experience in industry best practices such as:
- Scrum and team rituals
- Test-Driven Development (TDD)
- Extreme Programming (XP) principles
- Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
- Working with databases in real applications
- Team collaboration using version control and continuous integration
Throughout the programme, each intern is guided by a senior developer and Scrum Master who provides structured weekly feedback. By the end of the internship, graduates will have built up solid technical, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
✅ Who Should Apply?
This internship is ideal for South Africans who are either:
- Recent graduates with a completed IT-related degree, diploma or certificate
- Self-taught developers with a solid portfolio of software projects
- Current IT interns looking to transition into formal development work
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Have matric and a completed IT qualification (or an impressive self-taught portfolio)
- Be proficient in C# or Java
- Demonstrate a strong passion for software development
- Be able to work in teams and independently
- Be a South African citizen or hold a valid South African work permit
- Live in Cape Town for the full internship duration
- Complete a logic test and pass an interview process
🟡 Employment Equity (EE/AA) candidates will be given preference.
📍 Programme Details at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Duration | 6–7 weeks (Full time, in-person) |
| Location | KRS Offices, Claremont, Cape Town |
| Format | Agile software development + guided mentorship |
| Time Commitment | Monday to Friday, full working days |
| Certification | Certificate of Attendance for all participants |
| Job Opportunity | Permanent roles may be offered based on performance |
| Start Date | January 2026 |
💼 Application Instructions
If you’re ready to launch your software development career, send the following to jobs@krs.co.za:
- CV
- Copy of South African ID
- Matric certificate
- Most recent university transcripts
- Link to your online portfolio (if applicable)
📌 Applicants who do not hear back within two weeks of submitting should consider the application unsuccessful.
🎯 Why This Internship Matters
For young South Africans with a passion for coding, structured opportunities like this are rare, and increasingly valuable in a competitive job market. KRS isn’t just offering training; they’re creating a professional environment where interns are treated like junior developers, not students.
This bootcamp can serve as a stepping stone into a full-time career. Particularly for those without existing networks or experience in the software development field. With the guidance of experienced engineers and real project exposure, the KRS Internship Bootcamp stands out as one of the more serious and impactful early-career pathways in South African tech.
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