The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) is calling on South African graduates to apply for its Internship Programme for the 2025 / 2026 cycle.
Internship Application Closing Date: 09 August 2025 at 16:00
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Duration: 24 Months (2 Years)
Stipend: R7 043.31 per month
DHET Internship Opportunities 2025–2026
The Department is offering a two-year internship programme aimed at helping unemployed graduates gain valuable work experience. Successful candidates will be placed within DHET’s Pretoria-based offices and will work closely with professional teams across various fields.
Available Internship Fields and Requirements
Below is a list of available internship opportunities, including the qualifications required and reference numbers. All applicants must quote the relevant reference number in their application.
| Reference No. | Field of Internship | Minimum Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| DHET 01 | Human Resource Management / Development | N6 / National Diploma / Degree in HRM or equivalent |
| DHET 02 | Information Technology / Systems | National Diploma / Degree in IT, Systems, or related field |
| DHET 03 | Finance / Accounting | National Diploma / Degree in Financial Management / Accounting |
| DHET 04 | Project Management | National Diploma / Degree in Project Management |
| DHET 05 | Supply Chain Management | National Diploma / Degree in Supply Chain / Logistics |
| DHET 06 | Public Management / Administration | National Diploma / Degree in Public Admin / Management |
| DHET 07 | Office Management / Secretarial Studies | National Diploma / Degree in Office Admin / Secretarial |
| DHET 08 | Risk Management / Internal Audit | National Diploma / Degree in Risk / Audit / Finance |
| DHET 09 | Legal and Legislative Services | LLB Degree |
| DHET 10 | Communications and Media Studies | Degree / National Diploma in Communication / Media |
| DHET 11 | Research and Policy Development | Honours Degree in Research / Policy / Social Sciences |
| DHET 12 | Social Inclusion and Equity in Education | Degree in Education / Social Sciences / Gender Studies |
| DHET 13 | International Relations | Degree in International Relations / Political Science |
| DHET 14 | Planning and Institutional Support | Degree in Planning / Development Studies |
| DHET 15 | Monitoring and Evaluation | Degree in M&E / Stats / Development Studies |
Minimum Criteria
To qualify, applicants must meet the following conditions:
- Must be a South African citizen
- Must be unemployed at the time of application
- Must not have previously participated in an internship programme in any government department
- Must have completed a relevant qualification (N6/National Diploma/Degree as listed)
- Must be willing to sign an internship agreement
How to Apply
Step 1: Download the Z83 form
Applications must be submitted with a Z83 form (Download Here) and must be accompanied by recently updated CV. Please indicate the Reference number, Position and Area/Centre on your application form. Applicants applying for more than one field of study must submit a separate Z83 form as well as the required documentation mentioned above.
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of an ID documents, qualifications, and recent academic transcripts / records.
Interested applicants must submit their applications to:
The Director-General, Department of Higher Education and Training,
Private Bag X174,
Pretoria,
0001
For Attention: 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 (indicate Postion and Reference Number in the email subject)
Important Reminders
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
- Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
- If you do not hear from DHET within three months of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
Contact Details for Enquiries
- Email: internship2024@dhet.gov.za
- Telephone: (012) 312 5254 / 5432
Conclusion
The DHET Internship Programme for 2025/2026 is an excellent opportunity for South African graduates to gain meaningful work experience in public service. With 15 internship fields available, this is your chance to kick-start a career in your area of study. Don’t miss out—submit your application before 09 August 2025 at 16:00.