The Gauteng Office of the Premier invites unemployed South African youth aged 18 to 35 to apply for the 2025 Internship Programme. This initiative provides an opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience and develop professional skills in a supportive environment.
Position Details
Position: Internship Programme
Stipend: R89,407.50 per annum (based on qualification level)
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Closing Date: February 28, 2025
Available Internship Programmes & Requirements
1. Research and Policy Development Internship
Public Administration, Public Management & Governance, Human Sciences, Monitoring & Evaluation, Public Policy, Development Studies, Political Sciences, Administration
2. Human Resource Planning and Transformation Internship
National Diploma, BA, BCom, BTech, Honours, or Master’s in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Industrial Psychology, Social/Human Sciences, Psychology
3. Labour Relations Internship
National Diploma, BA, BCom, BTech, Honours, or Master’s in Human Resource Management, Labour Relations, Administration, Public Administration
4. Corporate Communications Internship
National Diploma, BA, BTech, Honours, or Master’s in Marketing, Communications, Media Buying & Planning, Social Science, Website Development
5. Strategy and Media Liaison Internship
National Diploma, BA, BTech, Honours, or Master’s in Public Relations Management, Media Studies, Journalism, Communication, Social Science
6. Development Communications Internship
National Diploma, BA, BTech, Honours, or Master’s in Public Relations Management, Communications, Community Development, Events Management
7. Branding and Marketing Internship
National Diploma, BA, BTech, Honours, or Master’s in Marketing Management, Graphic Design, Advertising, Video Graphic Technology, Photography
8. Performance Monitoring & Evaluation Internship
National Diploma, BA, BTech, Honours, or Master’s in Public Administration, Human Sciences, Information Science, Monitoring & Evaluation, Public Policy, Development Studies, Political Sciences, Research, Statistics, Administration
9. Occupational Health and Safety Internship
National Diploma, BA, BTech, Honours, or Master’s in Occupational Health and Safety, Safety Management
10. Infrastructure Planning Internship
National Diploma, BA, BTech, Honours, or Master’s in Town & Regional Planning, Project Management, Administration, Development Studies
11. Geographical Information Systems Internship
National Diploma, BA, BTech, Honours, or Master’s in GIS, Geo-Informatics, Geography, Project Management, Administration, Development Studies
12. Delivery Support Unit Internship
National Diploma, BA, BTech, Honours, or Master’s in Public Administration, Human Sciences, Monitoring & Evaluation, Public Policy, Development Studies, Political Sciences, Administration
13. Stakeholder Management Internship
National Diploma, BA, BTech, Honours, or Master’s in Public Policy & Research, International Relations, Intergovernmental Relations & Governance, Public Administration, Economics, International Marketing, Social Sciences, Administration
14. Executive Secretariat Internship
National Diploma, BA, BTech, Honours, or Master’s in Public Policy & Research, International Relations, Intergovernmental Relations & Governance, Public Administration, Economics, International Marketing, Social Sciences, Administration
15. Legal Services Internship
LLB, B JURIS, BPROC, or Bachelor of Law (Undergraduate/Postgraduate)
16. Information Systems & Technology Internship
Senior/Higher Certificate in A+ and N+ or Programming; National Diploma, BA, BTech in IT or related field
17. Strategic Operational Support Internship
National Diploma, BA, BCom, BTech, Honours, or Master’s in Public Management, Administration, Social Sciences with Monitoring & Evaluation, Auditing
18. Employee Health & Wellness Internship
National Diploma, BA, BCom, BTech, Honours, or Master’s in Psychology, Industrial Psychology, Human Resources, Social Work
19. Financial Management Internship
National Diploma, BA, BCom, BTech, Honours, or Master’s in Cost & Management Accounting, Financial Management, Accounting, Logistics, Econometrics
20. Supply Chain Management Internship
National Diploma, BA, BCom, BTech, Honours, or Master’s in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Logistics
21. Internal Audit & Risk Management Internship
National Diploma, BA, BCom, BTech, Honours, or Master’s in Risk Management, Internal Auditing, External Auditing
22. Human Resource Management Internship
National Diploma, BA, BCom, BTech, Honours, or Master’s in HR Management, Labour Relations, Public Administration, Organisational Development
23. Service Delivery Internship
National Diploma, BA, BTech, Honours, or Master’s in Public Management & Governance, Political Studies, Data Science, Business Admin, Social Sciences, Marketing, IT, Computer Sciences
24. Integrity Management Internship
National Diploma, BA, BTech, Honours, or Master’s in Public Management & Governance, Political Studies, Administration
25. Forensic Unit Internship
National Diploma, BA, BCom, BTech, Honours, or Master’s in Risk Management, Internal Auditing, External Auditing
Eligibility Criteria
South African citizen
Ages 18 – 35
Gauteng Province resident
Unemployed graduates who have NOT participated in a government internship
Students needing experiential training to complete qualifications
Application Requirements
New Z83 form (from DPSA website)
Motivation Letter (indicating placement area)
Detailed CV
Certified ID, Senior Certificate & Qualifications (including academic transcript)
Applications must be submitted online via Gauteng Professional Job Centre.
Or Apply here: Apply Here: Internship Programme 2025
Note: Due to high application volumes, only successful candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback within 3 months of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
Seize this career-defining opportunity and gain valuable experience with the Gauteng Office of the Premier!
Gauteng Office of the Premier: Internship Programme 2025
