DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING 2025/2027 GRADUATE INTERNSHIP AND WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING PROGRAMME.
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 2025/2026to 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 NewZ83form 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: 123Francis 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 CLOSING DATE : 29 August 2025, Time 15:00
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. 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.
INTERNSHIPS FOR 2025/2027
POST 33/132 : TEACHING QUALIFICATIONS POLICY
REF. NO.: DHET/UE/2025/01
Branch: University Education
Period: Fixed 24 Months Contract
POSITION : Graduate Intern
STIPEND : R7 860.40 per month
CENTRE : Pretoria Head Office
REQUIREMENTS : National diploma;/Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration/PublicManagement/Office Management.
ENQUIRIES : Ms C. Ndzimela Tel. No.: 012 312 5818, Ms N. Ndzantsi Tel. No.: 012 312 5343 and Ms N. Khoza, Tel. No.: 012 312 5192
POST 33/132 : INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
REF. NO.: DHET/UE/2025/02
Branch: University Education
Period: Fixed 24 Months Contract
POSITION : Graduate Intern and WIL Student
STIPEND : R7 860.40 per month for Graduate Intern and R6 659.40 for WIL Student per month
CENTRE : Pretoria Head Office
REQUIREMENTS : National diploma/Bachelor of Commerce in International Relations/OfficeAdministration/Business Informatics, Marketing Management. N6 certificate in Financial Management/Office Management.
ENQUIRIES : Ms C. Ndzimela Tel. No.: 012 312 5818, Ms N. Ndzantsi Tel. No.: 012 312 5343 and Ms N. Khoza Tel. No.: 012 312 5192
POST 33/132 : STUDENT SUPPORT AND SECTOR ENGAGEMENT
REF. NO.: DHET/UE/2025/03
Branch: University Education
Period: Fixed 24 Months Contract
POSITION : Graduate Intern
STIPEND : R7 860.40 per month
CENTRE : Pretoria Head Office
REQUIREMENTS : National diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration/Management
ENQUIRIES : Ms C. Ndzimela Tel. No.: 012 312 5818, Ms N. Ndzantsi Tel. No. 012 312 5343, and Ms N. Khoza Tel. No.: 012 312 5192
POST 33/132 : GOVERNANCE SUPPORT
REF. NO.: DHET/UE/2025/04
Branch: University Education
Period: Fixed 24 Months Contract
POSITION : Graduate Intern
STIPEND : R7 860.40 per month
CENTRE : Pretoria Head Office
REQUIREMENTS : National diploma in Public Administration/Public Management
ENQUIRIES : Ms C. Ndzimela Tel. No.: 012 312 5818, Ms N. Ndzantsi Tel. No. 012 312 5343 and Ms N. Khoza, Tel. No.: 012 312 5192
POST 33/132 : MANAGEMENT SUPPORT AND TRANSFERS
REF. NO.: DHET/UE/2025/05
Branch: University Education Period: Fixed 24 Months Contract
POSITION : Graduate Intern
STIPEND : R7 860.40 per month
CENTRE : Pretoria Head Office
REQUIREMENTS : National diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Financial Administration/Management.
ENQUIRIES : Ms C. Ndzimela Tel. No.: 012 312 5818, Ms N. Ndzantsi Tel. No. 012 312 5343 and Ms N. Khoza, Tel. No.: 012 312 5192
POST 33/132 : HRDC SECRETARIAT
REF. NO.: DHET/HRDC/2025/01
Branch: Human Resource Development Council
Period: Fixed 24 Months Contract
POSITION : Graduate Intern
STIPEND : R7 860.40 per month
CENTRE : Pretoria Head Office REQUIREMENTS : National diploma/Degree/Honours/Master’s in Communications Studies/ Research/Project Management/Monitoring and Evaluation/AdministrativeManagement/Office Management.
ENQUIRIES : Ms C. Ndzimela Tel. No.: 012 312 5818, Ms N. Ndzantsi Tel 012 312 5343, and Ms N. Khoza Tel. No.: 012 312 5192
POST 33/132 : LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL
REF. NO.: DHET/CFO/2025/01
Branch: CFO Period: Fixed 24 Months Contract
POSITION : Graduate Intern and WIL Student
STIPEND : R7 860.40 per month for Graduate Intern and R6 659.40 for WIL Student per month
CENTRE : Pretoria Head Office
REQUIREMENTS : National diploma/Degree in Supply Chain Management/LogisticsManagement/ Purchasing Management/ Public Management. N6 certificate in Public Management
ENQUIRIES : Ms C. Ndzimela Tel No: 012 312 5818, Ms N. Ndzantsi Tel. No. 012 312 5343, and Ms N. Khoza Tel. No.: 012 312 5192
POST 33/132 : DEMAND, ACQUISITION & CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
REF. NO.: DHET/CFO/2025/02
Branch: CFO
Period: Fixed 24 Months Contract
POSITION : Graduate Intern
STIPEND : R7 860.40 per month
CENTRE : Pretoria Head Office
REQUIREMENTS : National diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management/PublicProcurement.
ENQUIRIES : Ms C. Ndzimela Tel. No.: 012 312 5818, Ms N. Ndzantsi Tel. No. 012 312 5343, and Ms N. Khoza Tel. No.: 012 312 5192
POST 33/132 : PUBLIC ENTITIES
REF NO: DHET/CFO/2025/03
Branch: CFO
Period: Fixed 24 Months Contract
POSITION : Graduate Intern and WIL Student
STIPEND : R7 860.40 per month for Graduate Intern and R6 659.40 for WIL Student per month
CENTRE : Pretoria Head Office
REQUIREMENTS : National diploma/Degree in Accounting/ Financial Management. N6 certificate in Financial Management.
ENQUIRIES : Ms C. Ndzimela Tel. No.: 012 312 5818, Ms N. Ndzantsi Tel. No. 012 312 5343, and Ms N. Khoza, Tel. No.: 012 312 5192
POST 33/132 : DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT REF. NO.: DHET/UE/2025/04
Branch: CFO
Period: Fixed 24 Months Contract
POSITION : Graduate Intern and WIL Student
STIPEND : R7 860.40 per month for Graduate Intern and R6 659.40 for WIL Student per month
CENTRE : Pretoria Head Office
REQUIREMENTS : BCom degree in Accounting or with accounting N6 certificate in Financial Management/Public Management.
ENQUIRIES : Ms C. Ndzimela Tel. No.: (012) 312 5818, Ms N. Ndzantsi Tel. No. 012 312 5343 and Ms N. Khoza Tel. No.: 012 312 5192
POST 33/132 : COMPLIANCE UNIT
REF. NO.: DHET/CFO/2025/05
Branch: CFO Period: Fixed 24 Months Contract
POSITION : Graduate Intern
STIPEND : R7 860.40 per month
CENTRE : Pretoria Head Office
REQUIREMENTS : National diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Internal Audit/Accounting/Financial Management.
ENQUIRIES : Ms C. Ndzimela Tel. No.: (012) 312 5818, Ms N. Ndzantsi Tel. No. 012 312 5343 and Ms N. Khoza Tel. No.: 012 312 5192
POST 33/132 : FINANCIAL SERVICE
REF. NO.: DHET/CFO/2025/06
Branch: CFO Period: Fixed 24 Months Contract
POSITION : Graduate Intern and WIL Student
STIPEND R7 860.40 per month for Graduate Intern and R6 659.40 for WIL Student per month
CENTRE : Pretoria Head Office
REQUIREMENTS : BCom degree in Financial Management/Accounting with Mathematics N6 certificate in Financial Management.
ENQUIRIES : Ms C. Ndzimela Tel. No.: 012 312 5818, Ms N. Ndzantsi Tel. No. 012 312 5343 and Ms N. Khoza, Tel. No.: 012 312 5192
POST 33/132 : CD INDLELA: ARTISAN DEVELOPMENT
REF. NO.: DHET/SD/2025/01
Branch: Skills Development
Period: Fixed 24 Months Contract
POSITION : Graduate Intern
STIPEND : R7 860.40 per month
CENTRE : Olifantsfontein
REQUIREMENTS : N6 Engineering or Civil Diploma /University of Technology EngineeringDiploma /BCom degree /LLB degree /Advanced diploma (Engineering or Civil) in TVET Education
ENQUIRIES : Ms C. Ndzimela Tel. No.: 012 312 5818, Ms N. Ndzantsi Tel 012 3125343and Ms N. Khoza, Tel No: 012 312 5192
POST 33/132 : NATIONAL ARTISAN MODERATION BODY (A
REF. NO.: DHET/SD/2025/02
Branch: Skills Development
Period: Fixed 24 Months Contract
POSITION : Graduate Intern
STIPEND : R7 860.40 per month
CENTRE : Olifantsfontein
REQUIREMENTS : Unemployed qualified Artisan in the trades of Automotive mechanic, Fittingand Turning, Plumbing and Millwright
ENQUIRIES : Ms C. Ndzimela Tel. No.: 012 312 5818, Ms N. Ndzantsi Tel. No. 0123125343 and Ms N. Khoza, Tel. No.: 012 312 5192
POST 33/132 : NATIONAL ARTISAN MODERATION BODY
REF. NO.: DHET/SD/2025/03
Branch: Skills Development
Period: Fixed 24 Months Contract
POSITION : Graduate Intern
STIPEND : R7 860.40 per month
CENTRE : Olifantsfontein
REQUIREMENTS : National diploma/Degree in Public Administration/Public Office Management X3
ENQUIRIES : Ms C. Ndzimela Tel. No.: 012 312 5818, Ms N. Ndzantsi Tel. No. 0123125343 and Ms N Khoza Tel. No.: 012 312 5192
CLOSING DATE : 29 August 2025, Time 15:00
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