Department of Trade, Industry and Competition Has Open Internships Receiving Applications

April 20, 2026 by Blessing Khumalo

Closing date: 6 May 2026

Overview: Department of Trade, Industry and Competition Internships

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) invites graduates to apply for internship opportunities for a period of 24 months commencing on 01 July 2026 to 30 June 2028. Through the Internship Programme, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) is committed to providing opportunities for qualifying candidates to gain skills, knowledge and experience whilst at the same time, positioning themselves for active and meaningful participation in the labour market.

Aspiring Public Servants, who share the vision of the dtic of a dynamic, industrial, globally competitive South African economy, characterised by inclusive growth and development, decent employment and equity and who value intellectual and operational excellence as well as quality relationships, are encouraged to apply for this exciting programme. Mandatory requirements: Applications are invited from unemployed South African graduates with a tertiary qualification (NQF level 6 and above) in one of the following fields of study: 1. Public Management / Public Administration 2. Business Management / Business Administration 3. Human Resource Management/Development 3. Communication / Public Relations 4. Law 5. Software Development 6. Economics 7. Statistics / Econometrics 8. Agricultural Economics / Forestry Science 9. Development Studies 10. Accounting / Financial Management / Cost and Management Accounting 11. Risk Management 12.
Internal Auditing / Auditing 13. Natural Science (Major in Microbiology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Bioengineering) 14. Mining Engineering / Metallurgy Commerce 15. Occupational Health and Safety 16. Supply Chain Management / Procurement 17. International Politics.

Office of the Director-General: Chief Director: Marketing, Communication & Media Relations
Corporate Management Services Branch: Director: Infrastructure Management
Industrial Financing Branch: Deputy Director: SIP and FILM
Spatial Industrial Development and Economic Transformation Branch: Branch Financial Advisor
Export Development, Promotion and Outward Investments Branch Deputy Director: International Operations
Internship Programme 2026/28

Note: 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. The selection panel for Senior Management Services (SMS) positions will further recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency-based assessment. The Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela Programme) as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) must be completed before an appointment on SMS level can be considered. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme.

No appointment on SMS level will take place without the successful completion of the pre-entry certificate and submission of proof thereof. Background verification, social media checks and security vetting will form part of the selection process and successful candidates will be subjected to security vetting. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Applications can be submitted: Via e-mail to applications@thedtic.gov.za (Ref no. must appear in subject line – if no reference no. is provided the application may not be considered), by post to The Director: Human Resources Management, Private Bag X84, Pretoria, 0001; Hand-delivered to the dtic Campus, corner of Meintjies and Robert Sobukwe Streets, Sunnyside, Pretoria. The application must include a completed and signed new Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department, the dtic website or on the internet at www.gov.za, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Applications received that do not comply with this requirement will not be considered. Certified copies of qualifications and Identity Document or any other relevant documents are to be submitted by only shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date. the dtic reserves the right not to fill any advertised position(s). the dtic is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and candidates whose appointment will promote representivity, will be given preference.

new Form Z83

About the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) was established after the merger of the Department of Trade and Industry and the Economic Development Department.

Vision

A dynamic industrial, globally competitive South African economy, characterised by meaningful economic transformation, inclusive growth and development, decent employment and equity, built on the full potential of all citizens.

Mission

the dtic’s Mission is to:

Promote structural transformation, towards a dynamic industrial and globally competitive economy
Provide a predictable, competitive, equitable and socially responsible environment, conducive to investment, trade and enterprise development
Broaden participation in the economy to strengthen economic development
Continually improve the skills and capabilities of the dtic to effectively deliver on its mandate and respond to the needs of South Africa’s economic citizens
Co-ordinate the contributions of government departments, state entities and civil society to effect economic development
Improve alignment between economic policies, plans of the state, its agencies, government’s political and economic objectives and mandate

Values

the dtic’s Values are:

Promotes the Constitution, with special reference to the chapters on human rights, cooperative governance and public administration
It promotes decent work outcomes (more jobs as well as better jobs), industrialisation, equitable and inclusive growth and social inclusion
Operational excellence – service delivery standards, international best practice, Batho Pele Principles, continuous improvement and ethical conduct
Intellectual excellence – continuous shared learning, innovation, relevant knowledge and skills improvement and knowledge management
Quality relationships – improved and continuous communication, honesty, respect, integrity, transparency, professionalism, ownership, leadership and teamwork

the dtic’s Programmes

Programme 1: Administration

Purpose: Provide the Department with strategic leadership, management and support services.

Programme 2: Trade

Purpose: Build an equitable global trading system that facilitates development by strengthening trade and investment links with key economies and fostering African development, including regional and continental integration and development co-operation in line with the African Union Agenda 2063.

Programme 3: Investment & Spatial Industrial Development

Purpose: Support foreign direct investment flows and promote domestic investment by providing a onestop shop for investment promotion, investor facilitation and aftercare support for investors as well as increase participation in industrialisation

Programme 4: Sectors

Purpose: Design and implement policies, strategies and programmes to strengthen the ability of manufacturing and other sectors of the economy, to create decent jobs, promote inclusion and increase value addition and competitiveness, in both domestic and export markets

Programme 5: Regulation

Purpose: Develop and implement coherent, predictable and transparent regulatory solutions that facilitate easy access to redress and efficient regulation for economic citizens.

Programme 6: Incentives

Purpose: Stimulate and facilitate the development of sustainable and competitive enterprises, through the efficient provision of effective and accessible incentive measures that support national priorities.

Programme 7: Exports

Purpose: Increase export capacity and support direct investment flows, through targeted strategies, and an effectively managed network of foreign trade and investment offices.

Programme 8: Transformation and Competition

Purpose: Develop and roll out policy interventions that promote transformation and competition issues through effective economic planning, aligned investment and development policy tools.

Programme 9: Research

Purpose: Develop and roll out policy interventions that promote transformation and competition issues through effective economic planning, aligned investment and development policy tools.

HOW TO APPLY

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South African National Parks (SANParks) Internship Programme Opportunities – R6 335.69 Per Month

April 19, 2026 by Blessing Khumalo

South African National Parks (SANParks) is the leading conservation authority in all national parks, responsible for 3 751 113 hectares of protected land in 20 national parks. It draws its mandate from National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, Act 57 of 2003.

South African National Parks (SANParks) Internship Programme Opportunities

Applications are hereby invited from graduates who completed their National Diploma (NQF6) at a Higher Education Institution (HEI) in South Africa and wish to be placed at SANParks for a period of Twenty-Four (24) Months with a monthly stipend of R6 335.69. SANParks is under no obligation to employ the Intern upon completion of the Programme.

Requirements

Field of Study	Division / Department
National Diploma in Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, Finance & Accounting	Tourism and Marketing
National Diploma in Tourism Management, Business Administration, Marketing, Communications	Wild Card / CRM and Loyalty
National Diploma in Administration	Socio Economic Transformation – Kruger National Park
National Diploma in Business Management / Economics / Supply Chain Management or equivalent	Socio Economic Transformation – Knysna, George, Plettenberg and Port Elizabeth
National Diploma in Information Science	Communications
National Diploma in, Computer Science,Software Development, Web Development, or related field	ICT – Groenkloef
National Diploma in Information Technololy,IT Support (or equivalent)	ICT – Groenkloef
National Diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Communications, Marketing, or related qualification	Communications
National Diploma in Events Management, Hospitality, Communications, Public Relations or related qualification	Communications
National Diploma in Accounting	Finance
National Diploma in Environmental Education and Awareness / Natural and/or Social Science disciplines	Socio Economic Transformation – Groenkloof
National Diploma in Social Sciences (Anthropology / Sociology / Community Development / Environmental Education / Environmental Management / Public Administration / Development Studies / Heritage Studies or related fields)	Socio Economic Transformation – Port Elizabeth
LLB	Legal Services

To qualify for the Internship Placement Programme, you must –

Be an unemployed graduate age 18 – 35.
Must be a South African Citizen.
Have completed a National Diploma (NQF6) under the above-mentioned discipline/ fields of study from a South African Higher Education Institution (HEI).
Must not have previously been employed nor participated in an internship/ placement programme.

Please Note

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Applications must be submitted via the following link – https://forms.office.com/r/j0EbJ47mcN
Applicants must attach a recent copy of their CV, certified copies of: Matric/Grade 12 certificate, Academic qualifications with academic transcripts (academic record) and ID using the following Email– recruitments@sanparks.org
Candidates wishing to apply for the Internship outside their area of residence must be willing to find their own accommodation and transportation considering that they will be earning a stipend.
Failure to submit the requested documents/ information will result in your application not being considered.
Applicants will be expected to be available for assessment and selection interviews at a time, date and place as determined by SANParks.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
All appointments for internships are subject to verification and pre-screening process
SANParks reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Manual applications will not be accepted.
Correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only.

Salary: R6 335.69 Per Month

How To Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:

Documents Required

Enquiries: Kindly contact Ms Nomawethu Dudumashe at: 012 426 5041

Applications not responded to within 14 days of closing date must be considered unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 22 April 2026

CLICK HERE TO APPLY ON THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE

x40 Internships At The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR)

April 19, 2026 by Blessing Khumalo

Closing Date: 08 May 2026

The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) is an equal opportunity; affirmative action
employer and it is its intention to promote representivity in the Public Sector through the filling of this
post. Persons whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity are encouraged to
apply, particularly persons with disabilities and women interested in senior management positions. An
indication of such, in this regard will be vital in the processing of applications.

APPLICATIONS

Applicants must be submitted via DMPR E-Recruitment System accessible using the following link https://erecruitment.dmpr.gov.za. Applications must create a user profile by completing all required personal information and setting up your login credential on DMPR E-Recruitment System. Once registration is
complete and logged in to the system, you may browse all vacant positions. Another option is to submit application by post or courier, quoting relevant reference, addressed to: The Director-General, Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Private Bag X59, Pretoria, 0001. Alternatively, applications may also be hand delivered to Trevenna Campus, corner Meintjies and Francis Baard Street, former Schoeman. General enquiries may be brought to the attention of Ms T Gumede Tel No: (012) 444- 3319.

NOTE

Applications Applicants are strongly advised to complete and attach recent Z83 application form which came into effect from 01 January 2021 as issued by the Minister of Public Service Administration in line with regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016 as amended, which is obtainable online from
www.dpsa.gov.za and detailed Curriculum Vitae when submitting applications on DMPR E-Recruitment System.

Applications must be submitted on the recent Z83 application form which came into effect from 01 January 2021 as issued by the Minister of Public Service Administration in line with regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016 as amended, which is obtainable online from www.gov.za and www.dpsa.gov.za. All sections of the Z83 must be completed (In full, accurately, legibly, honestly, initialled, signed and dated), and
accompanied by a comprehensive/ detailed Curriculum Vitae only. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae.

Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be required from shortlisted candidates only on or before the day of the interview. The Curriculum Vitae must have at least three (3) reference persons and their contacts. Failure to provide accurate information on a job application as well as incomplete information will result in a disqualification. Job applicants in possession of a foreign qualification(s), must also provide an evaluation certificate obtainable from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).

If an invitation for an interview is not received within three (3) months after the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. Requirements stated on the advertised posts are minimum inherent requirements; therefore, criteria for shortlisting will depend on the proficiency of the applications
received. Shortlisted candidates will be assessed through practical exercise and an oral interview. Applicants must note that personnel suitability checks (PSC) will be conducted on the short-listed applicants, therefore will be required to give consent in terms of the POPI Act in order for the Department to conduct this exercise.

PSC includes security screening and vetting, qualification verification, criminal records, financial records checks. Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as application received after the closing date will not be considered. If an applicant wishes to withdraw an application, He/ She must do so in writing. It is also important to note that the Department reserves the right not to fill any
advertised post at any stage of the recruitment process.

x40 Internships At The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR)

INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME 2026/2027 – 2027/2028

Applicants must be submitted via DMPR E-Recruitment System accessible using the following link https://erecruitment.dmpr.gov.za. Applications must create a user profile by completing all required personal information and setting up your login credential on DMPR E-Recruitment System. Once registration is
complete and logged in to the system, you may browse all vacant positions. Other option: Another option is to submit application by post or courier, quoting relevant reference, addressed to: The Director-General, Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Private Bag X59, Pretoria, 0001. Alternatively,
applications may also be hand delivered to Trevenna Campus, corner Meintjies and Francis Baard Street, former Schoeman. General enquiries may be brought to the attention of Ms. N Sam Tel No: (012) 444 3722 / Mr. S Ngcaweni Tel No: (012) 444 3021.

HOW TO SEE MORE INFORMATION ON THESE INTERNSHIPS AND APPLY

Either:

See more information on available internship list and apply at The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) website on this link: https://erecruitment.dmpr.gov.za/jobs

See more information on the DPSA website vacancy list, from page 81 downwards: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/documents/vacancies/2026/PSV%20CIRCULAR%2013%20of%202026.pdf

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x10 ISASA Teacher Internships And Graduate Internships

March 27, 2026 by Blessing Khumalo

About ISASA

The Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa (ISASA) is the largest and oldest non-profit membership organization for private schools in Southern Africa, serving over 900 member schools and educating more than 210,000 pupils. It promotes high-quality, independent education through quality assurance, advocacy, and professional development.

Key Aspects of ISASA:

Purpose: ISASA acts as a professional organization, not a governing body, aiming to promote independent education’s interests, provide services for sustainability, and ensure ethical practices, according to ISASA.
Membership: It serves diverse private schools across South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Namibia, Angola, Lesotho, Mozambique, and Zambia.
Quality Assurance: Member schools are required to undergo a quality assurance process to ensure high standards of education.
Support: ISASA offers specialized support to its members, including professional development for educators and school leaders, and provides networking platforms such as the Southern African Bursars of Independent Schools Association (SABISA).
Advocacy: It represents the interests of the independent school sector in legal, policy, and government discussions.
Resources: SchoolFinder is an ISASA service that helps parents locate member schools.

ISASA traces its origins back to the Conference of Headmasters and Headmistresses formed in 1929, and more recently to the Independent Schools Council, which was dissolved to create ISASA in 1999.

ISASA today is a not for profit company (NPC), which represents more than 900 independent schools in South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Namibia, Angola, Mozambique, Lesotho, Mauritius and Zambia. Over 210,000 learners attend ISASA-affiliated schools.

Since the collapse of the apartheid state and the advent of democracy in South Africa, dramatic changes have occurred in the independent (private) school sector. In 1990, there were approximately 550 registered independent schools in the country. The dominant public perception of independent schools at that time was “white, affluent and exclusive”.

In 2022 there are at least 2282 independent schools in South Africa.[2] The sector educates more than 735,000 learners, of which roughly 75% are black (60% are Black African). Traditional, high-fee independent schools are now a minority in the sector, with only an estimated 20% of schools charging fees of more than R80 000 per annum.

Despite an increase in the number of for-profit independent schools, and in particular for-profit “chain schools”, the sector remains largely not-for-profit. Most independent schools are also small schools, with 350 learners per school or less. The sector serves a wide range of different religions, philosophies and educational approaches across the full socio-economic spectrum.

Available Teacher Internships and Graduate Internships

Various opportunities are available with diffferent institutions. Closing dates vary per each institute or organisation. See link below on how to apply.