The Office of the Premier invites Free State TVET NCV Level 4 graduates to apply for 50 student internship opportunities for 2026.
Introduction
The Office of the Premier in the Free State Province has opened applications for its Student Internship Programme for 2026, offering 50 internship opportunities to unemployed TVET NCV Level 4 graduates. This programme is aimed at young people who have completed their NCV Level 4 qualification but are struggling to gain the workplace exposure required to enter the job market.
The internship is designed specifically to bridge the gap between qualification and experience, while exposing participants to real public-sector working environments across various districts in the Free State.
About the Office of the Premier – Free State Province
The Office of the Premier serves as the highest executive authority within the Free State Provincial Government. It plays a central role in coordinating provincial development initiatives, youth empowerment programmes, skills development projects, and public service capacity-building efforts.
By hosting student interns, the Office of the Premier provides structured exposure to government administration, policy implementation, and professional workplace standards. Internship experience gained under this office carries credibility and strengthens future employment prospects within both the public and private sectors.
About the Student Internship Programme
The Student Internship Programme is a government-supported intervention designed to support unemployed youth who hold TVET NCV Level 4 qualifications. The programme focuses on providing practical workplace exposure rather than casual or temporary employment.
Interns will be placed in various districts across the Free State Province, where they will gain hands-on experience aligned to their field of study while developing essential workplace and professional skills.
Why This Internship Matters
Many TVET graduates remain unemployed not because they lack qualifications, but because they lack practical experience. This internship directly addresses that challenge by creating structured entry points into the workplace.
Through this programme, participants benefit from:
- Practical workplace exposure
- Experience within government departments
- Improved employability
- Professional references
- Stronger CVs
- Better access to future internships, learnerships, or employment opportunities
For NCV Level 4 graduates, this programme provides an important first step into the working world.
Fields of Study Accepted (NCV Level 4)
Applicants must have completed a TVET NCV Level 4 qualification in one of the following fields:
- Business Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Office Management or Management Assistant
- Food Technology or Food Security (hospitality-related programmes)
- ICT or 4IR-related programmes (computer-based qualifications)
Applications from candidates who do not hold an NCV Level 4 qualification will not be considered.
Who Can Apply
Applicants must meet all of the following requirements.
Citizenship and Residency
- Must be a South African citizen
- Must be a resident of the Free State Province
Age and Employment Status
- Must be between 18 and 34 years old
- Must be unemployed at the time of application
Qualification Requirements
- Must hold a TVET NCV Level 4 qualification
- Qualification must be clearly indicated and certified
Required Application Documents
Applicants must submit the following certified documents:
- Updated Curriculum Vitae
- Certified copy of NCV Level 4 results or certificate
- Certified copy of South African ID document
All documents must be certified and valid. Applications submitted without the required documentation will be automatically disqualified.
Internship Locations and District Contacts
Internship placements are coordinated per district, and applicants must submit their applications to the correct district contact.
Fezile Dabi District
Coordinator: Mr Sifiso Mokoena
Address: 24 Frichardt Street, Mora Building, Department of Human Settlements
Email: sifiso.mokoena@fspremier.gov.za
Contact Number: 083 650 4257
Lejweleputswa District
Coordinator: District Coordinator
Address: Bontlemo Mall, Operation Hlasela Centre, Office No. 42, Nkoane Road
Thabo Mofutsanyana District
Address: No. 1 Motebang Road, Old Government Building
Departments: Public Works and Infrastructure and Agriculture
Office Location: Block J, Office J1, Phuthaditjhaba
Email: liphapang.liphapang@fspremier.gov.za
Contact Person: Mr Liphapang Liphapang
Contact Number: 078 458 8291
Xhariep District
Address: Kopanong Thusanong Centre, 398 Booysen Street, Trompsburg
Email: thandi.solitswayi@fspremier.gov.za
Contact Person: Ms Thandi Solitswayi
Contact Number: 060 533 1141
Oppenheimer Park (Welkom)
Email: thabo.maropela@fspremier.gov.za
Contact Person: Mr Thabo Maropela
Contact Number: 079 506 7081
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is 19 December 2025.
Conclusion
The Free State Premier TVET NCV Level 4 Student Internship Programme offers a valuable opportunity for young, unemployed graduates to gain meaningful workplace experience within government. By providing structured exposure, professional references, and practical skills development, the programme helps participants move closer to sustainable employment.
NCV Level 4 graduates who meet the requirements and are ready to enter the workplace are encouraged to apply through the appropriate district offices before the application deadline
