The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) is inviting unemployed South African learners and graduates to apply for its TVET Placement and Graduate Internship Programme for the 2026–2028 intake. This initiative provides valuable workplace exposure and development opportunities across various offices of the NPA nationwide.
About the Programme
This internship and placement initiative forms part of the NPA’s commitment to youth development and skills enhancement in line with the Public Service Sector Internship Framework. It offers practical workplace experience aligned to each candidate’s higher education or TVET qualification, preparing them for long-term career prospects within public service and the justice sector.
Preference will be given to persons with disabilities, and the programme will run for 24 months on a once-off basis (previous participants may not reapply).
Official Circular: PSV Circular 38 of 2025 – Annexure J (NPA)
Duration: 24 months (2026–2028)
Stipend: R6 659.25 to R7 142.00 per month (as per DPSA developmental programme guidelines)
Closing Date: 03 November 2025
Internship Locations
Successful candidates will be placed at:
- NPA Head Office (Pretoria)
- DPP Regional Offices across all provinces in South Africa
Who Should Apply
To be considered for the NPA’s 2026 internship programme, applicants must meet the following generic requirements:
- Be a South African citizen with no criminal record or pending cases.
- Be unemployed and not previously participated in any internship or work-integrated learning programme.
- Reside in the province where the placement is advertised.
- Apply for only one centre (multiple applications will result in disqualification).
- Be available for fingerprint and social media verification, if shortlisted.
Qualification Categories
- Graduate Internships (NQF 6 and above): R7 142.00 per month
- TVET N6/NC(V)/Matric placements: R6 659.25 per month
Required Application Documents
Applicants must submit the following:
- A fully completed and signed Z83 form
- A comprehensive CV detailing qualifications, skills, and work experience.
- Supporting documents such as certified copies of qualifications and ID will be requested only from shortlisted candidates.
⚠️ Important: Incomplete or incorrect applications, or those sent to the wrong email address, will be automatically disqualified.
Posts & Reference Numbers (Email Where to Apply)
🔎 Tip: Apply to one centre only. Use the exact REF in your subject line and email the correct address.
Intern: Information Technology – 17 Posts – R7 142 p/m
Information System Management
Centres & Emails (use the relevant REF in subject):
- Pretoria: Head Office (Ref: ITHQ) – ithq@npa.gov.za
- Johannesburg (Ref: JHBIT) – jhbit@npa.gov.za
- Pretoria (Ref: PTAIT) – ptait@npa.gov.za
- Bisho (Ref: BISHOIT) – bishoit@npa.gov.za
- Durban (Ref: DBNIT) – dbnit@npa.gov.za
- Mmabatho (Ref: MMBIT) – mmbit@npa.gov.za
- Port Elizabeth (Ref: PLZIT) – plzit@npa.gov.za
- Bloemfontein (Ref: BFNIT) – bfnit@npa.gov.za
- Grahamstown/Makhanda (Ref: GRHMIT) – grhmit@npa.gov.za
- Kimberley (Ref: KIMIT) – kimit@npa.gov.za
- Polokwane (Ref: PLKIT) – plkit@npa.gov.za
- Pietermaritzburg (Ref: PMBIT) – pmbit@npa.gov.za
- Mthatha (Ref: MTHAIT) – mthait@npa.gov.za
- Mpumalanga/Nelspruit (Ref: NELSIT) – nelsit@npa.gov.za
- East London (Ref: ELDIT) – eldit@npa.gov.za
- Cape Town (Ref: CTNIT) – ctnit@npa.gov.za
Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree / 3-year National Diploma (NQF6) in IT, Desktop/Technical/App Support, Communication Networks or related.
Intern: Public Management – 2 Posts – R7 142 p/m
Office for Ethics & Accountability – Pretoria (Head Office) Ref: OEAPUBA
- Email: oeapuba@npa.gov.za
Minimum: Degree/Diploma in Public Management or related.
Intern: Industrial Psychology – 1 Post – R7 142 p/m
Organisational Development – Pretoria (Head Office) Ref: IPSYOD
- Email: ipsyod@npa.gov.za
Minimum: Degree in Industrial Psychology.
Intern: Security Management – 3 Posts – R7 142 p/m
Security & Risk Management – Pretoria (Head Office) Ref: SRM
- Email: srm@npa.gov.za
Minimum: Degree/Diploma in Security Management / Social Science or related.
Intern: Strategy Management – 4 Posts – R7 142 p/m
Strategy Management Office – Pretoria (Head Office) Ref: SMOHQ
- Email: smohq@npa.gov.za
Minimum: Degree/Diploma in Business Management, Public Admin, Finance, Internal Audit, Commerce, Statistics, Development Studies or related.
DPP: Grahamstown (Makhanda)
- Intern: Accounting / Business Management – 2 Posts – R7 142 p/m Ref: GRHM
Email: grhm@npa.gov.za | Min: Degree/Diploma in Accounting/Logistics/Business Mgt/Admin - Intern: Human Resources Management – 1 Post – R7 142 p/m Ref: HRMG
Email: hrmg@npa.gov.za | Min: Degree/Diploma in HRM
DPP: Limpopo (Polokwane)
- Intern: Archives – 1 Post – R7 142 p/m Ref: ARCPLK
Email: arcplk@npa.gov.za | Min: Degree/Diploma in Archives & Records Mgt - Intern: Human Resources Management – 1 Post – R6 659.25 p/m Ref: HRMPLK
Email: hrmplk@npa.gov.za | Min: Matric + N6 HRM - Intern: Finance – 1 Post – R6 659.25 p/m Ref: PLKFIN
Email: plkfin@npa.gov.za | Min: Matric + N6 Finance
Employee Relations – Pretoria (Head Office)
- Intern: Labour Relations – 2 Posts – R7 142 p/m Ref: LABR
Email: labr@npa.gov.za | Min: Degree/Diploma in Labour Relations/LLB or related
HR Transformation – Pretoria (Head Office)
- Intern: Transformation – 1 Post – R7 142 p/m Ref: HRTHQ
Email: hrthq@npa.gov.za | Min: Degree in Social Work
DPP: Cape Town
- Intern: Public Administration – 1 Post – R7 142 p/m Ref: CTNPUBA
Email: ctnpuba@npa.gov.za | Min: Degree in Public Administration - Intern: Finance – 1 Post – R6 659.25 p/m Ref: FINCTN
Email: finctn@npa.gov.za | Min: Matric + N6 Finance - Intern: Human Resources – 2 Posts – R6 659.25 p/m Ref: CTNHRM
Email: ctnhrm@npa.gov.za | Min: Matric + N6 HRM
DPP: Pietermaritzburg
- Intern: Public Administration – 1 Post – R7 142 p/m Ref: PMBPUBA
Email: pmbpuba@npa.gov.za - Intern: Finance – 1 Post – R7 142 p/m Ref: PMBFIN
Email: pmbfin@npa.gov.za
DPP: Mpumalanga (Nelspruit)
- Intern: Human Resources – 1 Post – R6 659.25 p/m Ref: HRMP
Email: hrmp@npa.gov.za | Min: Matric + N6 HRM - Intern: Finance – 1 Post – R6 659.25 p/m Ref: FINMP
Email: finmp@npa.gov.za | Min: Matric + N6 Finance
SOCA (Sexual Offences & Community Affairs)
- Cape Town – Public Administration – 2 Posts – R6 659.25 p/m Ref: CTNSOCA
Email: ctnsoca@npa.gov.za - Head Office (Pretoria) – Public Administration – 2 Posts – R6 659.25 p/m Ref: SOCAHQ
Email: socahq@npa.gov.za
Legal Affairs Division – Pretoria (Head Office)
- Intern: Public Administration – 2 Posts – R6 659.25 p/m Ref: LADHQ
Email: ladhq@npa.gov.za
DPP: Mmabatho
- Intern: Human Resources Management – 2 Posts – R6 659.25 p/m Ref: HRMMBT
Email: hrmmbt@npa.gov.za - Intern: Finance – 2 Posts – R6 659.25 p/m Ref: FINMBT
Email: finmbt@npa.gov.za
DPP: Pretoria
- Intern: Human Resources – 1 Post – R6 659.25 p/m Ref: HRMPTA
Email: hrmpta@npa.gov.za - Intern: Public Administration – 1 Post – R6 659.25 p/m Ref: PAPTA
Email: papta@npa.gov.za
Fleet Management – Pretoria (Head Office)
- Intern: Public Administration – 1 Post – R6 659.25 p/m Ref: FLMHQ
Email: flmhq@npa.gov.za
National Prosecuting Services – Pretoria (Head Office)
- Intern: Public Administration – 3 Posts – R6 659.25 p/m Ref: NPSHQ
Email: npshq@npa.gov.za
Asset Forfeiture Unit
- Head Office (Pretoria) – Public Administration – 1 Post – R6 659.25 p/m Ref: AFUHQ
Email: afuhq@npa.gov.za - Pretoria – Public Administration – 2 Posts – R6 659.25 p/m Ref: AFUPTA
Email: afupta@npa.gov.a (use “.gov.za” if delivery fails)
DPP: Bloemfontein
- Intern: Finance – 2 Posts – R6 659.25 p/m Ref: BFNFIN
Email: bfnfin@npa.gov.za - Intern: Human Resources Management – 2 Posts – R6 659.25 p/m Ref: BFNHRM
Email: bfnhrm@npa.gov.za
DPP: Mthatha
- Intern: Human Resources – 2 Posts – R6 659.25 p/m Ref: HRMMTHA
Email: hrmmtha@npa.gov.za
DPP: Johannesburg
- Intern: Public Administration – 2 Posts – R6 659.25 p/m Ref: JHBPUBA
Email: jhbpuba@npa.gov.za - Intern: Finance – 2 Posts – R6 659.25 p/m Ref: JHBFIN
Email: jhbfin@npa.gov.za
Intern: System Development / Software Engineering – 3 Posts – R7 142 p/m
Information System Management – Pretoria (Head Office) – Ref: ISMHQ
Email: ismhq@npa.gov.za
Minimum: Degree/Diploma (NQF6) in ICT/IT (Systems Development/Software Engineering)
Why Apply
This programme is an excellent opportunity for young South Africans to gain meaningful exposure to the justice system and enhance their professional development. Interns will work alongside experienced NPA professionals, gaining insights into legal administration, prosecution processes, and public service ethics.
Participants will leave the programme with:
- Real-world work experience in the justice sector.
- Strengthened employability skills.
- Exposure to administrative and legal operations within the public sector.
Conclusion
The NPA TVET and Graduate Internships 2026 offer a valuable platform for motivated learners and graduates to begin their careers in a professional public service environment. With mentorship, skill-building, and practical exposure, this programme helps bridge the gap between education and employment while supporting the NPA’s mission to deliver justice for all.