The company behind brands like Wimpy, Steers, Fishaways and Debonairs Pizza is recruiting now for their Diversity In Action internship programme.
Famous Brands, the powerhouse behind some of South Africa’s most iconic restaurant chains, is offering a 12-month internship programme starting on 1 October 2025. This is an exciting opportunity for recent graduates to kick-start their careers with a leading franchisor in the food and hospitality industry.
Famous Brands boasts a strong portfolio that includes household names like Steers, Debonairs Pizza, Wimpy, Mugg & Bean, Fishaways, and Milky Lane. With over 2,800 restaurants across South Africa, Africa, the Middle East, and the United Kingdom, the group continues to expand and lead the way in the quick-service and casual dining sector.
The company operates through a vertically integrated supply chain, built on four key pillars: Brands, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Retail. This ensures franchisees and retail partners receive only the highest quality products and support.
Internship Start Date: 01 October 2025
Duration: 12 months
Locations: Gauteng, Free State, Eastern Cape,
Minimum Requirements:
• South African citizenship
• Aged between 18 and 28
• Must not have previously participated in a YES programme
• Completed tertiary qualification (minimum NQF Level 5)
• Persons with disabilities (PWD) are encouraged to apply
Fields of Study Eligible for Internship:
• Food Technology / Food Science / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Food Safety / Consumer Science
• Statistics / Mathematics / Computer Science (Python, SQL, Coding)
• Hospitality / Chef Training
• Marketing
• Accounting / Finance
• Business Administration
• Human Resources (HR)
• Information Technology (IT)
• Supply Chain Management
• Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Engineering
This internship is your opportunity to gain hands-on experience at one of South Africa’s leading franchise groups. Interns will work across various departments, gaining valuable industry knowledge and exposure to the operational excellence that drives Famous Brands’ success.
Apply now for the Famous Brands Internship Programme 2025 and take the first step in building a career with a leader in the hospitality and restaurant sector.