Location: South Africa
Closing Date: 10 July 2026
Four (4) Internship Opportunities at The Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT)
This advertisement is issued to all unemployed applicants from the in the EC Province, who are in possession of a 3- year qualification Degree or National Diploma from an accredited Tertiary Institution. Persons with disability and people from previously disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply. Applicants who have already participated in any Government Internship Programme will not be considered and if it is found that this was the case after verification, the application will not be considered. The primary purpose of internship program in government is acquisition of skill, knowledge and experience to compete in the open market and Public Service. A proof of legitimate proof of residential address (Not older than 3 months) will be required
on or before the interview date. Targets of the department will be adhered to.
Applicants must apply online using https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za through the E-recruitment system N.B. The Department Of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs And Tourism (DEDEAT), is the affirmative action employer, therefore, people from the designated groups are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to PWD.Mr. M. Ntebe at 066 486 8268 E-Recruitment Enquiries: Olwethu.Desi@dedea.gov.za
Notes To Applicants
Applications must be submitted on a duly completed New Z83 form (effective from 01 January 2021), e-Recruitment System automatically generates Z83 immediately you press apply and generate Z83. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents upon application but
must submit a fully completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae. NB: Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on/or before the interview day. View the list of the positions you applied for on “My Job Applications” and do note that the system Z83 does not reflect work experience and qualifications, however, every detail of your information does reflect to the Recruitment team.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents (like a copy of Permanent Resident Permit for Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders to HR on or before the interview date. Failure to submit all the required documents will disqualify the application. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/ study verification and previous employment verification).
All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic
requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive
capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve 12/24 months. It is the objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable
representation across race and gender
The EE targets of the recruiting Department will be adhered to although the applications are welcome from all racial groups. The Recruiting Department reserves the right to amend/ review/ withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with Disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the
candidate has already been appointed. SMS pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) must be submitted prior appointment. Full details can be sourced by following the link:
https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme. Enquiries: Mr. O. Desi at 078 026 7383 / Mr. P. Makhele at 078 801 5909 For e-Recruitment. Enquiries: recruitment@dedea.gov.za
About The The Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT) South Africa
The Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT) is a provincial government sector in South Africa, primarily established in the Eastern Cape. Its core mandate is to drive inclusive, sustainable economic growth, support the tourism sector, and ensure responsible environmental management across the province.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted as follows: via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e-Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: Recruitment@dedea.gov.za. Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00-16:30 MonThursday and 08:00-16:00 on Friday). Hand-delivered/ E-Mailed/ Faxed/ Posted
applications will not be accepted.
OR See more information about this opportunity on this DPSA jobs list and go to page 190.