The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD) invites qualifying South African graduates to apply for the Internship Programme 2026–2028.
Internship Application Closing Date: 30 November 2026 at 16:00
Internship Locations: All nine provinces and National Office, South Africa
Programme Duration: 24 months
Monthly Stipend: R8 174.75, depending on qualification level
About the DLRRD Internship Programme
The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development is offering a large number of 24-month internship opportunities to graduates in a wide range of fields.
The programme includes opportunities in Agriculture, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Administration, Legal Services, Town and Regional Planning, GIS, Engineering, Communications, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Environmental Science, Property Management and many other fields.
Applicants must apply for the internship field that matches their qualification.
Stipend
Successful interns will receive:
R8 174.75 per month
The Department states that the stipend is linked to the intern’s qualification level, with higher qualifications attracting a higher stipend.
Available Internship Fields
The following internship fields are included in the 2026–2028 intake.
Agriculture
Relevant qualifications include:
- Crop Production
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Management
- Agricultural Extension
- Agribusiness Management
- Rural Development
- Development Studies
- Animal Production
- Project Management
Opportunities are available in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Western Cape and Gauteng.
Animal Production / General Agriculture
Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in:
- Agriculture
- Animal Production
- Relevant equivalent qualification
Locations include KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.
Animal Nutrition / Livestock Production / Animal Breeding and Genetics
Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in Animal Production or a relevant equivalent qualification.
Location: Eastern Cape.
Business / Public Management
Relevant qualifications include:
- Business Management
- Economics
- Public Management
Location: Pretoria National Office.
Community Development
Relevant qualifications include:
- Social Science
- Development Studies
- Public Administration
- Public Management
- Project Management
Opportunities are available in the Eastern Cape, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal.
Disaster and Risk Management
Relevant qualifications include:
- Ecology
- Environmental Science
- Geography
- Disaster Risk Management
Opportunities are available in the Free State and Pretoria.
Disaster Management
Applicants may qualify with studies in:
- Ecology
- Environmental Science
- Geography
- Disaster Risk Management
- Botany
Location: Pretoria.
Disaster / Risk / Environmental Training and Awareness
Relevant qualifications include:
- Environmental Science
- Geography
- Disaster Risk Management
Location: Pretoria.
Economics / Auditing / Accounting
Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in:
- Finance
- Auditing
- Accounting
Location: Sekhukhune, Limpopo.
Property Management
Relevant qualifications include:
- Property Management
- Property Law
- Real Estate
- Property Studies
- Public Management
- Law
- LLB
- Regional Planning
- Social Sciences
Opportunities are available across the Eastern Cape, Free State, Limpopo, North West, Western Cape and National Office.
Town / Urban and Regional Planning
Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in:
- Town Planning
- Urban Planning
- Regional Planning
- Town and Regional Planning
Opportunities are available in all provinces and Pretoria.
Geographical Information Science / Systems
Relevant qualifications include:
- Geoinformatics
- Geography
- Cartography
- Geomatics
- Geographic Information Systems
- Computer Science
- Surveying
Opportunities are available nationwide.
Building / Civil Engineering
Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in:
- Building Civil Engineering
- Related Engineering qualification
Opportunities are available in the Eastern Cape, Gauteng and Mpumalanga.
Civil / Geomatics / Information Engineering and Quantity Surveying
Relevant qualifications include:
- Civil Engineering
- Geomatics
- Information Engineering
- Quantity Surveying
- Architecture
Opportunities are available in the Free State and KwaZulu-Natal.
Finance
The Department is offering Finance internships across multiple provinces, Deeds Registries and National Office.
Relevant qualifications include:
- Accounting
- Financial Accounting
- Cost and Management Accounting
- Financial Management
- Public Finance
- Auditing
- Public Management
- Internal Auditing
Opportunities are available in the Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West, Northern Cape, Western Cape and Pretoria.
Human Resource Management and Administration
Relevant qualifications include:
- Human Resource Management
- Public Management
- Public Administration
- Management of Training
- Labour Relations
- Industrial Psychology
- Public Affairs
Opportunities are available across several provinces and National Office.
Project Management
Relevant qualifications include:
- Project Management
- Public Management
- IT Project Management
- Development Studies
- Construction Management
- Infrastructure Development
- Agriculture
- Agricultural Economics
- Administration
- BSc Agriculture
Opportunities are available in Mpumalanga, Western Cape, Limpopo and Pretoria.
Records Management
Applicants may qualify with studies in:
- Information Management
- Records Management
- Archives Management
- Information Science
- Public Administration
- Public Management
Opportunities are available across several provinces and Pretoria.
Human Resources and Records Management Services
Relevant qualifications include:
- Human Resource Management
- Public Management
- Public Administration
- Human Resource Development
- Management of Training
Location: Limpopo.
Knowledge, Information and Records Management
Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in:
- Information Studies
- Information Science
- Knowledge Management
Location: National Office.
Legal Administration
Relevant qualifications include:
- Law
- LLB
- BProc
- Legal Secretary
- Paralegal
Opportunities are available in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, North West, Northern Cape and Pretoria.
Legal Research and Interpretation / Land Reform Law / Land Administration
Relevant qualifications include:
- Humanities
- Social Science
- Law
Location: Eastern Cape.
Communications / Journalism / Public Relations / Marketing / Media Studies
Relevant qualifications include:
- Communication
- Public Relations
- Media Studies
- Journalism
- Marketing
Opportunities are available across several provinces and National Office.
Language Practice
Relevant qualifications include:
- Language Practice
- Linguistics
- Translation Studies
- Communications
- Related fields
Languages: isiZulu / Afrikaans
Location: Pretoria.
Information Technology
Relevant qualifications include:
- Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Software Development
- Computer Systems
- Engineering
- Information Systems
- Information Management
- Business Information
IT opportunities are available across all provinces, Deeds Registries and National Office.
Information Management
Relevant qualifications include:
- Information Science
- Information Management
- Records Management
- Archives and Records Management
- Library Information Science
Locations include the Free State and Mpumalanga.
Office Administration / Management
Relevant qualifications include:
- Administration Management
- Business Administration
- Public Management
- Public Relations
- Social Science
- Office Administration
- Management Assistant
- Office Management and Technology
A large number of opportunities are available across all provinces and National Office.
Environmental Management / Natural Science
Relevant qualifications include:
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Science
- Geography
- Environmental Planning
Opportunities are available across the Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West, Northern Cape and Pretoria.
Security Services
Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in:
- Security Management
- Policing
- Police Science
Locations include the Free State, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Western Cape and Pretoria.
Employee Health and Wellness
Relevant qualifications include:
- Social Work
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Industrial Psychology
- BA Honours in Social Behavioural Studies
Locations include the Eastern Cape, Free State, North West, Western Cape and Tshwane.
Examination
Relevant qualifications include:
- Law
- LLB
- Advanced Diploma in Estate Planning Administration
Opportunities are available at several Deeds Registries nationwide.
Supply Chain Management
Relevant qualifications include:
- Public Management
- Public Administration
- Logistics
- Supply Chain Management
- Transport Management
- Purchasing Management
Opportunities are available nationwide, including Deeds Registries and National Office.
Procurement
Relevant qualifications include:
- Public Management
- Public Administration
- Logistics
- Supply Chain Management
- Transport Management
- Purchasing Management
Location: Pretoria National Office.
Contract Management
Relevant qualifications include:
- Public Management
- Public Administration
- Logistics
- Supply Chain Management
- Transport Management
- Purchasing Management
Location: Pretoria National Office.
Human Resource Development
Relevant qualifications include:
- Human Resource Management
- Public Management
- Public Administration
- Human Resource Management and Development
- Management of Training
Location: Pretoria National Office.
Project Management / Rural Development
Relevant qualifications include:
- Project Management
- Development Studies
- Community Development
- Social Science
Location: Eastern Cape.
Project Management and Land Acquisition
Relevant qualifications include:
- Project Management
- Development Studies
- Community Development
- Social Science
- Agricultural Science
- Agricultural Economics
Location: Mpumalanga.
Project Management and Research
Relevant qualifications include:
- Public Management
- Public Administration
- Project Management
- Development Studies
- Community Development
- Social Science
- Agricultural Science
- Agricultural Economics
Location: Mpumalanga.
Tenure Reform
Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in:
- Social Science
- Human Sciences
Location: Free State.
Tenure Reform Implementation
Applicants must have:
- National Diploma or Degree in Law; or
- LLB.
Locations include North West and Northern Cape.
Spatial Planning
Relevant qualifications include:
- Town and Regional Planning
- Urban and Regional Planning
Location: Bloemfontein, Free State.
Strategic Land Development
Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in:
- Agriculture
- Agricultural Economics
Location: North West.
Strategic Land Acquisition
Applicants must have:
- BSc in Agriculture; or
- Relevant equivalent qualification.
Location: Kimberley, Northern Cape.
Surveying
Applicants must have:
- Bachelor in Geomatics specialising in Surveying; or
- National Diploma in Surveying.
Registration with the South African Geomatics Council as a Geomatics Technician in the Surveying category is required or relevant equivalent qualification.
Location: Mowbray, Western Cape.
Survey / Geographic Information Systems
Relevant qualifications include:
- Surveying
- GIS
Location: Mowbray, Western Cape.
Remote Sensing
Applicants must have a BSc Degree in:
- Geographic Information
- Remote Sensing
- Related qualification
Location: Mowbray, Western Cape.
Technology Engineering / Natural Science / Environmental Science
Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in:
- Technology Engineering
- Natural Science
- Environmental Science
Location: Pretoria.
Videography
Relevant qualifications include:
- Video Production
- Cinematography
- Film Making
Location: Bloemfontein, Free State.
Graphic Design
Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in:
- Graphic Design
Locations include:
- Bloemfontein
- Pretoria
Website and Intranet
Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in:
- Digital Communication
- Marketing
Location: Pretoria.
Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities
Relevant qualifications include:
- Social Science
- Community Development Studies
- Disability Studies
- Public Management
Location: Cape Town.
Youth Development
Applicants must have a Diploma or Degree in:
- Development Studies
- Social Sciences
- Project Management
Location: Nelspruit, Mpumalanga.
General Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Meet the academic requirements of the internship field.
- Be 35 years old or younger.
- Not have previously served as an intern or contract worker in the Public Service.
- Not have previously participated in the DLRRD internship programme.
Applicants who previously participated in the internship programme will be disqualified.
Documents Required
Applicants must submit:
- Completed Z83 application form.
- Comprehensive CV.
- Certified copies of qualifications and certificates.
- Certified copy of Identity Document.
- Academic transcript or academic record.
Applicants must indicate the field of study / internship being applied for.
Applicants applying for more than one internship field must submit a separate Z83 application and supporting documents for each field.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted using the official Z83 Application for Employment form.
Applications may be submitted by courier or hand delivered to the relevant provincial or national office.
Eastern Cape
Corner Moore & Coutts Streets
Ocean Terrace View
Block H
Quigney
5209
Free State
136 Charlotte Maxeke Street
SA Eagle Building
Bloemfontein
9300
Gauteng
524 Stanza Bopape Street
Corner Steve Biko Street
Sancardia Building, 6th Floor
Arcadia
0083
Limpopo
61 Biccard Street
Polokwane
0700
North West
Corner James Mokoka and Sekame Drive
West Gallery
Mmabatho
2735
Northern Cape
New Public Building
Corner Knight and Stead Street
11th Floor
Kimberley
8301
Western Cape
Foreshore Place
2 Riebeek Street
Cape Town
8001
Mpumalanga
17 Van Rensburg Street
Bateleur Office Park
Nelspruit
1300
KwaZulu-Natal
270 Jabu Ndlovu Street
Pietermaritzburg
3200
National Office
600 Lilian Ngoyi Street
Berea Park
Pretoria
0002
Deeds Registry Internship Applications
Internships linked to the Office of the Chief Registrar of Deeds and Deeds Registries may also be submitted through the official online application portal.
Click here to apply for DLRRD Deeds Registry Internship Opportunities
Applicants may also hand deliver applications to the relevant Deeds Registry office.
Enquiries
Eastern Cape
043 701 8127 / 8186
Free State
051 400 4200
Gauteng
012 337 3653 / 3656
KwaZulu-Natal
033 264 9519 / 9614
Limpopo
015 495 1904 / 1955
Mpumalanga
013 754 8020 / 8032 / 8072
North West
018 388 7138 / 7108
Northern Cape
053 830 4060 / 4058
Western Cape
021 409 2319 / 2580
National Office
012 312 9609 / 9613
Deeds Registry Enquiries
012 338 7177 / 012 338 7323
Selection Process
Applicants may undergo:
- Qualification verification.
- Previous employment verification.
- Citizenship verification.
- Reference checks.
- Personnel suitability checks.
- Security vetting.
- Social media profile checks.
Applicants must disclose any pending criminal, disciplinary or other investigations.
Successful candidates may be required to obtain security clearance and sign the required employment and performance agreements.
Important Application Information
Applicants should note that:
- A separate Z83 must be submitted for every internship field applied for.
- Applicants must be 35 years old or younger.
- Previous Public Service interns may not qualify.
- Previous DLRRD internship participants will be disqualified.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- False or fraudulent qualifications will be reported to SAPS.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised opportunity.
Applicants who have not been contacted within six months after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Closing Date
30 November 2026 at 16:00
Applicants should ensure that their complete application reaches the relevant office before the closing date and time.