The Government Printing Works (GPW) invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for 45 Graduate Internship Programme opportunities for 2026 / 2027 in Pretoria and East London.
Internship Application Closing Date: 19 October 2026
Internship Locations: Pretoria, Gauteng and East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Internship Duration: 24 months
Stipend: R8 174.75 per month
The programme covers 37 placement areas and 45 internship posts in fields including Supply Chain Management, Finance, Accounting, Law, IT, Engineering, Human Resources, Communications, Psychology, Occupational Health and Safety, Graphic Design and Public Administration. Pasted text
About the Government Printing Works Internship Programme
The Government Printing Works Internship Programme is aimed at unemployed South African graduates who need practical workplace experience.
The official programme is described as the 2027/2029 financial-year internship programme and runs for 24 months. Most positions are based in Pretoria, while two Sales internship posts are located at the GPW Regional Warehouse in East London. Pasted text
Applicants must be unemployed South African citizens and must not previously have participated in an internship programme. Pasted text
Available GPW Internship Opportunities
Strategic Sourcing – X2 Posts
Reference: GPW2026/01
Location: Pretoria
Qualification: Degree in Supply Chain Management or Logistics Management. Pasted text
Contract Management – X2 Posts
Reference: GPW2026/02
Location: Pretoria
Qualification: Degree in Supply Chain Management or Procurement. Pasted text
Financial Services – X4 Posts
Reference: GPW2026/03
Location: Pretoria
Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Financial Accounting. Pasted text
Asset and Inventory Management – X1 Post
Reference: GPW2026/04
Location: Pretoria
Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management or Accounting Management. Pasted text
Facilities Management – X2 Posts
Reference: GPW2026/05
Location: Pretoria
Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Public Administration, Public Management or a facilities-related qualification. Pasted text
Contracts and Litigation – X1 Post
Reference: GPW2026/06
Location: Pretoria
Qualification: LLB Degree or Paralegal qualification. Pasted text
Enterprise Risk Management – X1 Post
Reference: GPW2026/07
Location: Pretoria
Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Risk Management, Law, Business Management, Finance or Commerce. Pasted text
Internal Audit – X1 Post
Reference: GPW2026/08
Location: Pretoria
Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Internal Auditing or Accounting Science. Pasted text
Office of the CEO – X1 Post
Reference: GPW2026/09
Location: Pretoria
Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Public Management, Public Administration, Office Management or Business Management. Pasted text
Office of the General Manager: Corporate Services – X1 Post
Reference: GPW2026/10
Location: Pretoria
Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Office Management and Technology. Pasted text
Office of the General Manager: Operations – X1 Post
Reference: GPW2026/11
Location: Pretoria
Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Public Management, Public Administration, Office Management and Technology or Operations Management. Pasted text
Communications – X1 Post
Reference: GPW2026/12
Location: Pretoria
Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Communication, Marketing or Media Studies. Pasted text
E-Gazette Contact Centre – X1 Post
Reference: GPW2026/13
Location: Pretoria
Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Contact Centre Management or a related qualification. Pasted text
Demand Planning – X1 Post
Reference: GPW2026/14
Location: Pretoria
Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management. Pasted text
Operations Planning – X1 Post
Reference: GPW2026/15
Location: Pretoria
Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Operations Management, Production or Project Management. Pasted text
Sales – East London – X2 Posts
Reference: GPW2026/16
Location: East London, Eastern Cape
Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Operations Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Management or Public Administration. Pasted text
Digitalization – X1 Post
Reference: GPW2026/17
Location: Pretoria
Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in IT, Software Programming, Computer Systems, Engineering, Printing or Technology Management. Pasted text
Technical Technology Support: Quality, Health and Safety – X1 Post
Reference: GPW2026/18
Location: Pretoria
Qualification: National Diploma in Quality Management, Operations Management, Engineering or Printing. Pasted text
Technical Technology Support: Technology Planning – X1 Post
Reference: GPW2026/19
Location: Pretoria
Qualification: National Diploma in Industrial Engineering or Chemical Engineering. Pasted text
Rubber Stamps – X1 Post
Reference: GPW2026/20
Location: Pretoria
Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Graphic Design or Desktop Publishing. Pasted text
Security Management – X1 Post
Reference: GPW2026/21
Location: Pretoria
Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Security Management. Pasted text
Integrity Management and Investigations – X1 Post
Reference: GPW2026/22
Location: Pretoria
Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Investigation, Policing, Law or Social Sciences. Pasted text
Strategy Planning and Monitoring – X2 Posts
Reference: GPW2026/23
Location: Pretoria
Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Public Administration, Public Management or Business Management. Pasted text
Enterprise Portfolio Management Office – X1 Post
Reference: GPW2026/24
Location: Pretoria
Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in ICT or Project Management. Pasted text
Knowledge Management – X1 Post
Reference: GPW2026/25
Location: Pretoria
Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Information Science, Information Management or Records Management. Pasted text
ID and Passport Factory – X1 Post
Reference: GPW2026/26
Location: Pretoria
Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechatronic Engineering. Pasted text
Paper Stores Central – X1 Post
Reference: GPW2026/27
Location: Pretoria
Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management or Logistics Management. Pasted text
Equipment Maintenance – X1 Post
Reference: GPW2026/28
Location: Pretoria
Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering. Pasted text
Service Maintenance – X1 Post
Reference: GPW2026/29
Location: Pretoria
Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current). Pasted text
Employee Benefits and Administration – X1 Post
Reference: GPW2026/30
Location: Pretoria
Qualification: Diploma or Degree in Human Resources Management or Public Administration. Pasted text
Talent Management – X1 Post
Reference: GPW2026/31
Location: Pretoria
Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Development, Management of Training or Human Resources Management. Pasted text
Performance Management & Development System – X1 Post
Reference: GPW2026/32
Location: Pretoria
Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Development, Management of Training or Human Resources Management. Pasted text
Organisational Development and Change Management – X1 Post
Reference: GPW2026/33
Location: Pretoria
Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Work-study, Operations Management, Management Services, Production Management or Industrial Psychology. Pasted text
Recruitment and Selection – X1 Post
Reference: GPW2026/34
Location: Pretoria
Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management. Pasted text
Labour Relations – X1 Post
Reference: GPW2026/35
Location: Pretoria
Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Labour Relations or Labour Law. Pasted text
Employee Health and Wellness – X1 Post
Reference: GPW2026/36
Location: Pretoria
Qualification: Degree in Social Work or Psychology. Pasted text
Occupational Health and Safety – X1 Post
Reference: GPW2026/37
Location: Pretoria
Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Safety Management or an Occupational Health and Safety-related qualification. Pasted text
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Be unemployed.
- Have the qualification required for the internship they are applying for.
- Not previously have participated in an internship programme. Pasted text
Applicants should apply only for opportunities that match their qualifications.
What the Internship Offers
Successful candidates will receive structured workplace exposure and training relevant to their qualifications.
Interns will participate in workplace activities, projects and capacity-building initiatives under the supervision of experienced employees. The programme is primarily a graduate development opportunity and should not be regarded as a permanent appointment. Pasted text
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted by email or hand delivery.
Apply by Email
Email applications to:
Applicants must use the correct reference number for the internship in the email subject line.
For example:
Subject: GPW2026/17 – Digitalization Internship
Applicants applying by email should attach only:
- A completed new Z83 form.
- A comprehensive CV.
The email and attachments must not exceed 2MB.
Applicants should not submit screenshots, ZIP files, IMG files or JPEG documents. Pasted text
Hand-Delivered Applications
Applications may also be delivered to:
Government Printing Works
389 Sophie De Bruyn Street
Pretoria
Gauteng
Applicants must use the new Z83 Application for Employment form. Applications submitted using the old Z83 form will not be considered.
A separate application should be completed for each internship applied for, using the appropriate reference number. Pasted text
Supporting Documents
At the initial application stage, applicants are required to submit the completed new Z83 form and CV.
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to provide certified copies of qualifications and other supporting documents before or on the interview date.
Applicants with foreign qualifications are responsible for obtaining a SAQA evaluation. Pasted text
Closing Date
19 October 2026
The closing times are:
Hand-delivered applications: 16:00
Email applications: 23:59
Late or non-compliant applications will not be considered.