A fantastic opportunity is available for unemployed South African graduates and postgraduates under the age of 35, offering a 24-month internship programme. The programme is specifically designed to provide practical work experience for graduates with qualifications in a range of fields. Successful candidates will gain valuable industry experience and receive a stipend for the duration of the internship.

Stipend:

• R7 450.63 per month for National Diploma, Degree, or Honours qualifications
• R8 987.83 per month for Master’s Degree holders

Duration:

• 24-month contract
• Locations: Pretoria and Cape Town

Eligibility Requirements

To apply for this internship programme, candidates must meet the following criteria:

1. Unemployed South African graduate (with no previous internship experience)
2. Under the age of 35
3. Must possess an Undergraduate or Postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 6 or higher) in one of the following fields:
   • Social Science / Sociology
   • Economics
   • Industrial Engineering
   • Research / Public Policy
   • Development Studies (with Research as a major subject)
   • Political Studies
   • Media Studies / Communications / Public Relations / Creative Writing
   • Honours / Masters in Economics, Development Studies, Statistics, or Town and Regional Planning
   • Communication or Journalism (focusing on digital communication and social media)
   • Public Management / Records Management or related Administration qualification
   • Business Administration
   • Public Administration
   • Business Management
   • Risk Management
   • Auditing / Internal Auditing
   • Social Science or equivalent qualification
   • Law / LLB
   • Financial Accounting
   • Cost and Management Accounting
   • Financial Management
   • Accounting
   • Supply Chain Management
   • International Relations
   • Information Technology (in Software Development)
   • Information Systems
   • Technical Applications / Web and Application Development or related fields
   • Support / Technical Applications
   • Occupational Health and Safety
   • Environmental / Risk Management
   • Security Management or equivalent qualification
   • Architecture

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.

Positiom Title / Name:  The Presidency Internship Programme 2025/2027

Reference No: Use the field of study you’re Applying for

Please note: Each field of study must be applied for on a separate application.

Post Applications to:

The Presidency,

Private Bag X1000,

Pretoria,

0001

or

Hand deliver at: Government Avenue, Union Buildings, Arcadia, Pretoria

or

Via email: [email protected]

Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 3 months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Important Notes

• This internship programme is aimed at providing work experience for graduates who have never been employed under any internship programme.
• The internship will provide a valuable opportunity to build professional skills and improve employability, especially for those in critical and high-demand fields.
• Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply.