Gauteng Provincial Treasury Internships 2026

 The Gauteng Provincial Treasury is offering 24‑month paid internships for unemployed graduates in Johannesburg, with a stipend of R98,097 per year (about R8,174.75 per month). Applications close on 18 August 2026, and nine streams are available across ICT, finance, HR, communications, audit, and compliance.

Internship Overview

• Employer: Gauteng Provincial Treasury

• Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng

• Duration: 24 months (non‑renewable contract)

• Stipend: R98,097 per annum (~R8,174.75 per month)

• Closing Date: 18 August 2026

• Application Portal: jobs.gauteng.gov.za

Available Internship Streams

Stream	Reference	Qualification Required
Information Communication Technology	REFS/055927	ICT diploma or degree
Communications: Animation & Design	REFS/055929	3D Animation, Motion Graphics, Graphic Design, UI/UX
Communications: Photography & Video	REFS/055930	Photography, Videography, Video Editing
Communications: Audio Engineering	REFS/055931	Audio Engineering, Sound Production
Financial Information Management System	REFS/055932	Finance, Financial Information Systems, IT
Human Resource Management System	REFS/055934	HR, Public Administration, Public Management
Compliance: Norms & Standards	REFS/055936	Risk, Audit, Law
Internal Audit Committees	REFS/055937	Business, Office, Public Administration
Financial Automation Management System	REFS/055943	Finance, Financial Information Systems, IT

Candidate Requirements

• South African citizen, unemployed

• Relevant diploma/degree (NQF Level 6 or 7 depending on stream)

• Available for full 24‑month contract in Johannesburg

• Must apply using the correct reference number for each stream

Application Documents

• Updated CV

• Copy of South African ID

• Copies of relevant qualifications

• Full academic record (where requested)

• Any additional documents required by the portal

How to Apply

1. Identify the stream that matches your qualification.

2. Note the reference number (e.g., REFS/055927 for ICT).

3. Visit the Gauteng Government e‑Recruitment portal.

4. Create or log into your profile.

5. Complete the online application form and upload documents.

6. Submit a separate application for each stream you want to be considered for.

7. Apply well before 18 August 2026 to avoid technical issues.

Why It Matters

• Provides two years of verifiable experience in public finance and governance.

• Builds professional references and exposure to government systems.

• Significantly improves employability in both public and private sectors.