DHET invites candidates to apply for Graduate Internship and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) programme.
Closing date: 29 August 2025
DHET Graduate Internship and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) programme
Internship and WIL posts are available in various branches and regions, including:
Pretoria Head Office – Graduate Intern Posts
- Teaching Qualifications Policy (Ref: DHET/UE/2025/01) – Public Administration/Office Management
- International Scholarships (Ref: DHET/UE/2025/02) – BCom in International Relations/Marketing
- Student Support and Sector Engagement (Ref: DHET/UE/2025/03) – Public Administration/Management
- Governance Support (Ref: DHET/UE/2025/04)
- Management Support & Transfers (Ref: DHET/UE/2025/05) – Finance
- HRDC Secretariat (Ref: DHET/HRDC/2025/01) – Communications, Research, M&E
- Logistics, Supply Chain, Compliance, Finance, Public Entities, Development Support
Olifantsfontein – Skills Development Internships
- Artisan Development (Ref: DHET/SD/2025/01)
- National Artisan Moderation Body (Ref: DHET/SD/2025/02, /03)
- ARPL & Assessment (HRM & Aux Services)
- Maintenance, Registration, and Security Support Services
Community Education and Training (CET) Regional Offices
- Regional Offices: Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Free State, Western Cape, North West, KZN, Gauteng
- Colleges: North West CET, Mpumalanga CET, Western Cape CET, Gauteng CET, KZN CET
- Posts in HR, Office Admin, IT, Marketing, Project Management, Labour Relations, and more
STIPEND: R7 860.40 per month for Graduate Intern
R6 659.40 for WIL Student per month
Applications must be submitted on a Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department website, stating the field of study the intern is applying for 21 as well as a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae only. It is important to note that it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all information and attachments in support of the application are submitted by the due date.
Failure to submit the required documents will result in the application not being considered. Due to the large number of responses anticipated, correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. Applicants applying for more than one field of study must submit a separate Z83 form as well as the required documentation mentioned above to the relevant application address provided.
Applicants must meet the following requirements: have satisfied the academic requirements for the advertised field of study as detailed below, should NOT have previously served as a Graduate Intern or contract worker in the Public Service. All appointments are subject to the verification of educational qualifications, previous experience, citizenship, reference checks and security vetting.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applications received after the closing date or e-mailed will not be considered. Applicants who participated on the internship programme in the past will be disqualified. Note: “DHET is committed to providing equal opportunities and practising affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representativity in terms of (race, gender and disability) in the organisation. People living with disability are encouraged to apply.’’
The Department of Higher Education and Training would like to invite all qualifying applicants to apply for Graduate Internship and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) programme for the financial year 2025/2026 to 2026/2027.
The Internship Programme is meant to provide work exposure to graduates and WIL students in their relevant field of studies. The applicants must be unemployed at the Public Services or never participated in any Internship programme and must be a South African. Please complete New Z83 form and attach your comprehensive CV.
APPLICATIONS:
Interested applicants must submit their applications to: The Director-General, Department of Higher Education and Training, Private Bag X174, Pretoria, 0001 Attention to Training and Development unit or Hand deliver at: 123 Francis Baard Street (Cnr Sophie De Bruyn and Francis Baard Streets), Pretoria, Reception area or email it to: Internship@Dhet.gov.za quoting the Reference Number as per the advert.
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NOTE: Applications must be submitted on a Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department website, stating the field of study the intern is applying for as well as a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae only.
NOTE: Applications must be submitted on a Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department website, stating the field of study the intern is applying for 21 as well as a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae only.
