The Presidency is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability). The candidature of persons whose transfer/appointment will promote representivity will receive preference. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Applications: The Presidency, Private Bag X1000, Pretoria, 0001 or Hand deliver at Government Avenue, Union Buildings, Arcadia, Pretoria or by email to applications@presidency.gov.za   
For Attention: Ms Lucia Mphahlele 
Closing Date: 23 December 2024 at 16h00 

Note: Unemployed South African graduates/post graduates who are younger than 35 years of age, with a tertiary qualification in one of the fields of study mentioned in this specific advert are invited to apply for internship programme. Only graduates who have not been previously employed under any internship programme will be considered.

Applications must be submitted on form Z83 and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV in order to be considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit the requested documents will result in your application not being considered. 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. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a pre-employment screening. The outcome of this screening will be considered to determine suitability for employment.

Note that these internships are based in Pretoria and Cape Town. Candidates must be willing and able to find their own accommodation in Pretoria and Cape Town, considering that they will not earn a salary but only a stipend. Each field of study must be applied for on a separate application. If an application is received where the applicant makes reference to more than one post, only the first reference will be considered.

Post 45/198: Internship Programme 2025/2027 

Stipend: R7 450.63 per month (National Diploma, Bachelor’s/Honours Degree) / R8987.83 per month (Master’s Degree). The Interns will receive a stipend according to the level of qualification obtained.

Centre: Pretoria and Cape Town 

Requirements: Applicants must be in possession of the following undergraduate or postgraduate qualifications to apply:

Social Science / Sociology, B Com Economics, Industrial Engineering, Research / Public Policy / Development Studies with Research as a major subject

Degree: Development Studies / Public Administration / Political Studies

National Diploma: Media Studies / Communications/  Public Relations/  Creative Writing

Honours / Masters in Economics, Development Studies / Statistics / Town and Regional Planning

Diploma / 1st Degree in Communication or Journalism with a focus on digital communication and social media

National Diploma / BA Degree / B-Tech/ Honours or Masters in Public Administration / Business Administration / Public Management

NQF level 6 in Public Management / Records Management, or any other Administration related qualification

National Diploma / Degree in Public Administration / Management or Business Management

NQF level 6 in Risk Management / Auditing / Internal Auditing / Social Science or equivalent qualification / Law/LLB

NQF level 6 in Public Management /  Public Administration, or any other Administration related qualification

National Diploma or Degree in Financial Accounting / National Diploma in Cost and Management Accounting / Financial Management / Accounting

National Diploma or Degree in Financial  Management or Accounting

National Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management / Public Administration / Social Sciences / International Relations

National Diploma: Information Technology in Software Development / Information Systems / Technical Applications / Web and Application Development or related on NQF level 6

National Diploma: Information in Support / Technical Applications or related on NQF level 6

Recognised Bachelor's Degree on NQF level 7 in either Occupational Health and Safety / Environmental / Risk Management / Security Management or equivalent qualification / Bachelor or Masters of Architecture 

Enquiries: Ms Kgomotso Ndzaba on 012 300 5873