The Department of Transport invites qualifying unemployed graduates to apply for the Graduate Internship Programme 2026/2027 in Pretoria.
Internship Application Closing Date: 9 October 2026
Internship Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Internship Duration: 24 months
Internship Stipend: R8 174,70 per month
The programme is intended to provide graduates with practical workplace exposure. Applicants must be unemployed and must not have previously participated in a developmental programme.
About the Department of Transport Internships 2026/2027
The Department of Transport Graduate Internship Programme provides unemployed graduates with workplace experience over a period of 24 months.
Opportunities are available across several professional and administrative fields, including Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Law, Information Technology, Computer Science, Human Resources and Industrial Psychology.
Applicants should apply for the internship that corresponds with their completed qualification and ensure that the correct reference number is included on the Z83 application form.
Supply Chain Management Internship
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/21
Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in one of the following:
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics
- Procurement Management
- Supply Chain Management and Logistics
Internal Control and Compliance Internship
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/02
Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in:
- Financial Accounting
- Accounting
- Internal Auditing
Financial Administration Internship
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/20
Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in:
- Financial Management
- Accounting
- Public Finance
- Cost and Management Accounting
Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Cluster Coordinators Internship
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/03
Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in:
- Public Management
- Public Administration
- Strategic Planning/Management
- Monitoring and Evaluation
Corporate Legal Internship
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/04
Applicants must have one of the following qualifications:
- LLB
- BA Law
- Postgraduate Degree in Law
Business Intelligence – Database Administration Internship
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/06
Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in:
- Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Informatics
Human Resource Recruitment and Selection Internship
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/10
Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in:
- Human Resource Management
- Industrial Psychology
Who Should Apply?
The Department is looking for qualifying graduates who:
- Are unemployed;
- Hold the qualification required for the internship they are applying for;
- Are interested in gaining practical workplace exposure; and
- Have never previously participated in a developmental programme.
Applicants should ensure that the position, reference number and area/centre are correctly indicated on the application form.
Documents Required
Applications must initially include:
- A completed Z83 Application Form; and
- A recently updated CV.
Applicants should not submit certified copies of qualifications, ID documents and academic records at the initial application stage unless otherwise instructed.
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to provide certified copies of:
- ID document;
- Qualifications; and
- Recent academic transcripts or academic records.
How to Apply for Department of Transport Internships 2026/2027
Applications can be submitted by post, hand delivery or email.
Click here to download the Z83 Application Form
Applicants must clearly indicate the Reference Number, Position and Area/Centre on the Z83 form.
Email Applications:
Click here to apply for Department of Transport Internships 2026/2027
Email: graduateinternship@dot.gov.za
Postal Applications:
Department of Transport
Private Bag X193
Pretoria
0001
Hand-delivered Applications:
Department of Transport
159 Forum Building
Corner Struben and Bosman Street
Pretoria
Applicants should ensure that their Z83 and updated CV reach the Department before the closing date.
Internship Closing Date
Applications close on:
9 October 2026
Late applications should not be submitted.
Quick Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Department of Transport |
| Programme | Graduate Internship Programme 2026/2027 |
| Location | Pretoria, Gauteng |
| Duration | 24 months |
| Stipend | R8 174,70 per month |
| Employment Status | Unemployed graduates |
| Previous Developmental Programme | Applicants must not have participated previously |
| Fields | SCM, Logistics, Finance, Accounting, Admin, Law, IT, HR and related fields |
| Application Form | Z83 |
| Application Methods | Email, post or hand delivery |
| graduateinternship@dot.gov.za | |
| Closing Date | 9 October 2026 |