South African Government Internship Program 2025/2026-2027 | How to apply, intern requirements, eligibility, online application form, application closing date 2025, salary scale, interview questions sample, and lots.
South African Government Internship Program 2025 Application Details
Are you looking for an Internship Programme in South Africa in 2025? South African Government Internships Program 2025 is open for you. Learn about the process you’ll take to complete the application below.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to sex, race, colour, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, disability, or another protected status.
An internship is a period of work experience offered by an organization for a limited period of time. An internship is used for a wide range of placements in businesses, non-profit organizations, and government agencies. They are typically undertaken by students and graduates looking to gain relevant skills and experience in a particular field.
These Developmental Programmes are meant to provide work exposure to graduates and undergraduates for twenty (24) months and the applicants must be unemployed, never participated in the Developmental programme previously and must be between the age of 18-35.
The following Internship Programmes are currently open for applications:
Western Cape Government: Internships (First Work Experience Programme) 2025
Company : Western Cape Government
Location : Cape Town, South Africa
Closing date: 24 January 2025
How to Apply
Required Documents:
Applicants are requested to attach the following documents to their profile:
- Your Curriculum Vitae (preferably in MS Word)
- Your Identity document (ID)
- Your National Senior Certificate (or advice of results)
Apply Online for the Western Cape Government: Internships (First Work Experience Programme)
Kwazulu-Natal Department of Sport, Arts and Culture: Internships 2025
Company : Kwazulu-Natal Department of Sport, Arts and Culture
Location : KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Closing date: 27 January 2025
Applications must be submitted with a Z83 form (Download Here) and must be accompanied by accompanied by a recently updated comprehensive CV detailing the modules covered by the qualification and proof of residential address only. Please indicate the Reference number and Area/Centre on your application form.
NB. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of an ID documents, qualifications, and recent academic transcripts / records.
For Reference Numbers and details on How to Apply Click Here
Closing Date: 27 January 2025
Department of Science and Innovation (DSI): Internship Opportunities 2025
Company : Department of Science and Innovation
Location : South Africa
Closing date: 31 January 2025
Required Documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified ID Copy
- Motivational Letter (indicating why you want to participate in this youth service programme and state clearly which province you reside in and the province you prefer to be placed)
- Certified Copy of Highest Qualification
- Certified Copy of Matric Certificate
NB. Applicants who do not have certificates but have already completed their qualifications should attach a letter of completion under “qualification”.
Apply Online for the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI): Internship Opportunities
Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID): Internships / In-service Training 2025
Company : Independent Police Investigative Directorate
Location : South Africa
Closing date: 24 January 2025
Applications must be submitted with a Z83 form (Download Here) and must be accompanied by recently updated CV. Please indicate the Reference number, Position and Area/Centre on your application form.
NB. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of an ID documents, qualifications, and recent academic transcripts / records.
Please indicate the post name & reference number on the subject line when applying through email
Human Resource Management Internship / In-service Training
Ref No: Q9/2025/02
Send Applications to: Hand delivery to Benstra building, 473 Stanza Bopape & Steve Biko Street, arcadia Pretoria, 0001 or Recruitment12@ipid.gov.za
Information Communication & Technology Internship / In-Service Training
Ref No: Q9/2025/03
Send Applications to: Hand delivery to Benstra building, 473 Stanza Bopape & Steve Biko Street, arcadia Pretoria, 0001 or Recruitment13@ipid.gov.za
Executive Support Internship / In-Service Training
Ref No: Q9/2025/04
Send Applications to: Hand delivery to Benstra building, 473 Stanza Bopape & Steve Biko Street, arcadia Pretoria, 0001 or Recruitment14@ipid.gov.za
Mpumalanga: Corporate Services Internship / In-Service Training
Ref No: Q9/2025/05
Send Applications to: Mpumalanga Independent Police Investigative Directorate, Hand delivery to 48 Brown Street 1st floor, Nelspruit,1200 or Recruitment9@ipid.gov.za
Gauteng Corporate Services Internship / Inservice Training
Ref No: Q9/2025/06
Send Applications to: Gauteng: Independent Police Investigation directorate, hand deliver to 20 Albert Street, Bramfischer Tower Building, 8th floor, Marshalltown, Johannesburg or Recruitment1@ipid.gov.za
Kwazulu-Natal: Corporate Services Internship / In-Service Tarining
Ref No: Q9/2025/07
Send Applications to: Kwa-Zulu Natal Independent Police Investigative Directorate, Private Bag X54303, Durban, 4000 or Hand deliver to 3rd floor the Marine building 22 Dorothy Nyembe Street or Recruitment2@ipid.gov.za
Mahikeng Corporate Services Internship / Inservice Tarining
Ref No: Q9/2025/08
Send Applications to: North West: Independent Police Investigative Directorate, hand deliver to NO.1 Station Road, Molopo shopping Centre, Mafikeng, 2745 or Recruitment6@ipid.gov.za
Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged, if you have not been contacted within three (3) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
North-West Office of the Premier: Internships 2025
Company : North-West Office of the Premier
Location : North West, South Africa
Closing date: 24 January 2025
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via E-Mail to: ooprecruitment1@nwpg.gov.za or Hand delivered at the Directorate of Human Resource Management, Second Floor, Ga-rona Building, Mmabatho.
All attachments must include the Z83 (Download Here) and CV only and must be in PDF format as one document. Indicated the correct job title and the reference number of the Internship post on the subject line of your e-mail.
NB. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of an ID documents, qualifications, and recent academic transcripts / records.
Department of Water and Sanitation: Internships 2025
Company : Department of Water and Sanitation
Location : South Africa
Closing date: 24 January 2025
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted with a Z83 form (Download Here) and must be accompanied by recently updated CV. Please indicate the Reference number, Position and Area/Centre on your application form.
NB. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of an ID documents, qualifications, and recent academic transcripts / records.
Use the given Email / Address given for each position to Apply to Apply
Gauteng Province
Internship: Risk Management
Location: Head Office, Pretoria
References:
- Ref No: 240125/14
- Ref No: 240125/15 (for persons with disabilities)
Send Applications to: Recruit01HO@dws.gov.za or Hand deliver to: Delta Continental Building, Corner of Visagie and Bosman Street, Pretoria, 0001 or Post to: Private Bag X350, Pretoria, 0001
For Attention: Recruitment and Selection Unit
Internship: Administration
Location: Head Office Pretoria
References:
- Ref No: 240125/16
- Ref No: 240125/22 (for persons with disabilities)
Send Applications to: Recruit01HO@dws.gov.za or Hand deliver to: Delta Continental Building, Corner of Visagie and Bosman Street, Pretoria, 0001 or Post to: Private Bag X350, Pretoria, 0001
For Attention: Recruitment and Selection Unit
Internship: Employee Health and Wellness
Location: Head Office, Pretoria
References:
- Ref No: 240125/17
- Ref No: 240125/18 (for persons with disabilities)
Send Applications to: Recruit01HO@dws.gov.za or Hand deliver to: Delta Continental Building, Corner of Visagie and Bosman Street, Pretoria, 0001 or Post to: Private Bag X350, Pretoria, 0001
For Attention: Recruitment and Selection Unit
Internship: Human Resource Development
Location: Head Office, Pretoria
References:
- Ref No: 240125/19
- Ref No: 240125/20 (for persons with disabilities.)
Send Applications to: Recruit01HO@dws.gov.za or Hand deliver to: Delta Continental Building, Corner of Visagie and Bosman Street, Pretoria, 0001 or Post to: Private Bag X350, Pretoria, 0001
For Attention: Recruitment and Selection Unit
Internship: Hospitality Management
Location: Pretoria (Roodeplaat)
Ref No: 240125/23
Send Applications to: Recruit01HO@dws.gov.za or Hand deliver to: Delta Continental Building, Corner of Visagie and Bosman Street, Pretoria, 0001 or Post to: Private Bag X350, Pretoria, 0001
For Attention: Recruitment and Selection Unit
Internship: Hospitality Management Development
Location: Pretoria (Roodeplaat)
Ref No: 240125/24
Send Applications to: Recruit01HO@dws.gov.za or Hand deliver to: Delta Continental Building, Corner of Visagie and Bosman Street, Pretoria, 0001 or Post to: Private Bag X350, Pretoria, 0001
For Attention: Recruitment and Selection Unit
Internship: Communication / Media Studies
Location: Gauteng
Ref No: 240125/44
Send Applications to: GautengHRApplications@dws.gov.za or Hand deliver to Bothongo Plaza East, 285 Francis Baard Street, Pretoria, 0001, 15th Floor Reception
For Attention: Mr E Pinga
Internship: Human Resource Development
Location: Gauteng
Ref No: 240125/45
Send Applications to: GautengHRApplications@dws.gov.za or Hand deliver to Bothongo Plaza East, 285 Francis Baard Street, Pretoria, 0001, 15th Floor Reception
For Attention: Ms A Nyathi
Internship: Employee Relations
Location: Gauteng
Ref No: 240125/46
Send Applications to: GautengHRApplications@dws.gov.za or Hand deliver to Bothongo Plaza East, 285 Francis Baard Street, Pretoria, 0001, 15th Floor Reception
For Attention: Ms B Mekwa
Internship: Financial Management
Location: Gauteng
Ref No: 240125/47
Send Applications to: GautengHRApplications@dws.gov.za or Hand deliver to Bothongo Plaza East, 285 Francis Baard Street, Pretoria, 0001, 15th Floor Reception
For Attention: Ms M Malatji
Internship: Supply Chain Management
Location: Gauteng
Ref No: 240125/48
Send Applications to: GautengHRApplications@dws.gov.za or Hand deliver to Bothongo Plaza East, 285 Francis Baard Street, Pretoria, 0001, 15th Floor Reception
For Attention: Ms M Mohuba
Internship: Administration
Location: Gauteng
Ref No: 240125/49 (for persons with disabilities)
Send Applications to: GautengHRApplications@dws.gov.za or Hand deliver to Bothongo Plaza East, 285 Francis Baard Street, Pretoria, 0001, 15th Floor Reception
For Attention: Ms M Mohuba
Internship: Information Technology
Location: Gauteng
Ref No: 240125/50
Send Applications to: GautengHRApplications@dws.gov.za or Hand deliver to Bothongo Plaza East, 285 Francis Baard Street, Pretoria, 0001, 15th Floor Reception
For Attention: Ms M Mohuba
Mpumalanga Province
Internship: Financial Management
Location: Mbombela
Ref No: 240125/25
Send Applications to: MPRecruitFIN@dws.gov.za or Hand deliver to Cnr Brown & Paul Kruger Street, Ground Floor, Prorom Building, Mbombela.
For Attention: Ms FM Mkhwanazi
Internship: Information Communication and Technologies and Communication
Location: Mbombela
Ref No: 240125/26
Send Applications to: MPRecruitCS@dws.gov.za or Hand deliver to Cnr Brown & Paul Kruger Street, Ground Floor, Prorom Building, Mbombela.
For Attention: Ms FM Mkhwanazi
Internship: Communication
Location: Mbombela
Ref No: 240125/27
Send Applications to: MPRecruitCS@dws.gov.za or Hand deliver to Cnr Brown & Paul Kruger Street, Ground Floor, Prorom Building, Mbombela, 1200.
For Attention: Ms FM Mkhwanazi
Internship: Human Resource Management
Location: Mbombela
Ref No: 240125/28
Send Applications to: MPRecruitCS@dws.gov.za or Hand deliver to Cnr Brown & Paul Kruger Street, Ground Floor, Prorom Building, Mbombela
For Attention: Ms FM Mkhwanazi
Internship: Auxiliary Services
Location: Mbombela
Ref No: 240125/ 29
Send Applications to: MPRecruitCS@dws.gov.za or Hand deliver to Cnr Brown & Paul Kruger Street, Ground Floor, Prorom Building, Mbombela.
For Attention: Ms FM Mkhwanazi
Eastern Cape Province
Internship: Financial Management
Location: King William’s Town
Ref No: 240125/30
Send Applications to: Recruit01EC@dws.gov.za or Hand deliver at the 2 Hargreaves Avenue, Old SABC Building, King William’s Town 5600 or Post to Private Bag X7485, King Williams Town, 5600
For Attention: Mr MK Noah
Internship: Supply Chain Management
Location: King William’s Town
Ref No: 240125/31
Send Applications to: Recruit01EC@dws.gov.za or Hand deliver at the 2 Hargreaves Avenue, Old SABC Building, King William’s Town 5600 or Post to Private Bag X7485, King Williams Town, 5600.
For Attention: Mr MK Noah
Internship: Information and Communication Technologies
Location: King William’s Town
Ref No: 240125/32
Send Applications to: Recruit01EC@dws.gov.za or Hand deliver at the 2 Hargreaves Avenue, Old SABC Building, King William’s Town 5600 or Post to Private Bag X7485, King Williams Town, 5600.
For Attention: Mr MK Noah
Internship: Human Resource Management
Location: King William’s Town
Ref No: 240125/33
Send Applications to: Recruit01EC@dws.gov.za or Hand deliver at the 2 Hargreaves Avenue, Old SABC Building, King William’s Town 5600 or Post to Private Bag X7485, King Williams Town, 5600.
For Attention: Mr MK Noah
Internship: Administration
Location: King William’s Town
Ref No: 240125/34
Send Applications to: Recruit01EC@dws.gov.za or Hand deliver at the 2 Hargreaves Avenue, Old SABC Building, King William’s Town 5600 or Post to Private Bag X7485, King Williams Town, 5600.
For Attention: Mr MK Noah
North West Province
Internship: Administration (Monitoring and Evaluation)
Location: Mahikeng
Ref No: 240125/35
Send Applications to: Recruit01NW@dws.gov.za or Hand deliver to: Mega City Shopping Centre, Corner. Dr. James Moroka Drive and Sekame Road, Unit99 Ground Floor, or Post to: The Provincial Head: North West, Department of Water and Sanitation, Private Bag X5, Mmabatho, 2735
For Attention: Mr T Tshetlhane
Internship: Supply Chain Management
Location: Mahikeng
Ref No: 240125/36
Send Applications to: Recruit01NW@dws.gov.za or Hand deliver to: Mega City Shopping Centre, Corner. Dr. James Moroka Drive and Sekame Road, Unit99 Ground Floor, or Post to: The Provincial Head: North West, Department of Water and Sanitation, Private Bag X5, Mmabatho, 2735
For Attention: Mr T Tshetlhane
Internship: Financial Accounting
Location: Mahikeng
Ref No: 240125/37
Send Applications to: Recruit01NW@dws.gov.za or Hand deliver to: Mega City Shopping Centre, Corner. Dr. James Moroka Drive and Sekame Road, Unit99 Ground Floor, or Post to: The Provincial Head: North West, Department of Water and Sanitation, Private Bag X5, Mmabatho, 2735
For Attention: Mr T Tshetlhane
Internship: Asset Management
Location: Mahikeng
Ref No: 240125/38
Send Applications to: Recruit01NW@dws.gov.za or Hand deliver to: Mega City Shopping Centre, Corner. Dr. James Moroka Drive and Sekame Road, Unit99 Ground Floor, or Post to: The Provincial Head: North West, Department of Water and Sanitation, Private Bag X5, Mmabatho, 2735
For Attention: Mr T Tshetlhane
Internship: Human Resource Management
Location: Mahikeng
Ref No: 240125/39
Send Applications to: Recruit01NW@dws.gov.za or Hand deliver to: Mega City Shopping Centre, Corner. Dr. James Moroka Drive and Sekame Road, Unit99 Ground Floor, or Post to: The Provincial Head: North West, Department of Water and Sanitation, Private Bag X5, Mmabatho, 2735
For Attention: Mr T Tshetlhane
Internship: Human Resource Management
Location: Mahikeng
References:
- Ref No: 240125/ 40
- Ref No: 240125/39 (for persons’ with disabilities)
Send Applications to: Recruit01NW@dws.gov.za or Hand deliver to: Mega City Shopping Centre, Corner. Dr. James Moroka Drive and Sekame Road, Unit99 Ground Floor, or Post to: The Provincial Head: North West, Department of Water and Sanitation, Private Bag X5, Mmabatho, 2735
For Attention: Mr T Tshetlhane
Internship: Communication
Location: Mahikeng
Ref No: 240125/41
Send Applications to: Recruit01NW@dws.gov.za or Hand deliver to: Mega City Shopping Centre, Corner. Dr. James Moroka Drive and Sekame Road, Unit99 Ground Floor, or Post to: The Provincial Head: North West, Department of Water and Sanitation, Private Bag X5, Mmabatho, 2735
For Attention: Mr T Tshetlhane
Internship: Information And Communication Technologist
Location: Mahikeng
Ref No: 240125/42
Send Applications to: Recruit01NW@dws.gov.za or Hand deliver to: Mega City Shopping Centre, Corner. Dr. James Moroka Drive and Sekame Road, Unit99 Ground Floor, or Post to: The Provincial Head: North West, Department of Water and Sanitation, Private Bag X5, Mmabatho, 2735
For Attention: Mr T Tshetlhane
Internship: WSIDG
Location: Mahikeng
Ref No: 240125/43
Send Applications to: Recruit01NW@dws.gov.za or Hand deliver to: Mega City Shopping Centre, Corner. Dr. James Moroka Drive and Sekame Road, Unit99 Ground Floor, or Post to: The Provincial Head: North West, Department of Water and Sanitation, Private Bag X5, Mmabatho, 2735
For Attention: Mr T Tshetlhane
Department of Public Service and Administration: Internships 2025
Company : Department of Public Service and Administration
Location : Pretoria, South Africa
Closing date: 03 February 2025
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted with a Z83 form (Download Here) and must be accompanied by recently updated CV. Please indicate the Reference number, Position and Area/Centre on your application form.
NB. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of an ID documents, qualifications, and recent academic transcripts / records.
Applications must be posted to:
The Department of Public Service and Administration,
Private Bag X916,
Pretoria,
0001,
Or
Hand Delivered to: 546 Edmond Street, Batho Pele House, cnr. Edmond and Hamilton Street, Pretoria, Arcadia 0083,
Or
Use the Email given for each position to Apply
Graduate Internship: Private Office of the Minister of Public Service and Administration
Ref No: DPSA 2025/01
Send Applications to: InternPOM01@dpsa.gov.za
Graduate Internship: Office Of The Deputy Minister
Ref No: DPSA 2025/02
Send Applications to: InternODM@dpsa.go.za
Graduate Internship: Office Of The Director General
Ref No: DPSA 2025/03
Send Applications to: InternODG03@dpsa.gov.za
Graduate Internship: Internal Audit
Ref No: DPSA 2025/04
Send Applications to: Use the Postal/Hand delivery address given above
Graduate Internship: Supply Chain Management
Ref No: DPSA 2025/05
Send Applications to: InternSCM05@dpsa.gov.za
Graduate Internship: Public Administration, Ethics Intergirty & Disciplinary Technical Assistance Unit
Ref No: DPSA 2025/06
Send Applications to: InternTau06@dpsa.gov.za
Graduate Internship: Human Resource Administration
Ref No: DPSA 2025/07
Send Applications to: InternHRA07@dpsa.gov.za
Graduate Internship: Internal Transformation Programme
Ref No: DPSA 2025/08
Send Applications to: InternITP08@dpsa.gov.za
Graduate Internship: Strategic Management and Internal Monitoring & Evaluation
Ref No: DPSA 2025/09
Send Applications to: InternSMME09@dpsa.gov.za
Graduate Internship: Transformation and Workplace Environment Management
Ref No: DPSA 2025/10
Send Applications to: InternTWEM10@dpsa.gov.za
Graduate Internship: Human Resource Development Strategy and Governance
Ref No: DPSA 2025/11
Send Applications to: InternHRDSG11@dpsa.gov.za
Graduate Internship: Human Resources Planning, Employment & Performance Management
Ref No: DPSA 2025/12
Send Applications to: InternHRPEPM12@dpsa.gov.za
Graduate Internship: Remunerations Management
Ref No: DPSA 2025/13
Send Applications to: InternRM13@dpsa.gov.za
Graduate Internship: Collective Bargaining
Ref No: DPSA 2025/14
Send Applications to: InternCB14@dpsa.gov.za
Graduate Internship: Organisational Design
Ref No: DPSA 2025/15
Send Applications to: InternOD15@dpsa.gov.za
Graduate Internship: Knowledge Management and Innovation
Ref No: DPSA 2025/16
Send Applications to: InternKMI16@dpsa.gov.za
Graduate Internship: ICT Governance & Management
Ref No: DPSA 2025/17
Send Applications to: InternICTGov17@dpsa.gov.za
Graduate Internship: ICT Service Management and Business Continuity
Ref No: DPSA 2025/18
Send Applications to: InternICTSM18@dpsa.gov.za
Graduate Internship: International Cooperation & Stakeholder Relations
Ref No: DPSA 2025/19
Send Applications to: InternICSR19@dpsa.gov.za
Graduate Internship: Services Delivery Interventions Coordination
Ref No: DPSA 2025/20
Send Applications to: InternSDIC20@dpsa.gov.za
Graduate Internship: Institutional Assessment
Ref No: DPSA 2025/21
Send Applications to: InternIA21@dpsa.gov.za
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
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