The Gauteng Department of Social Development invites South African unemployed graduates to apply for the Social Work Internship Programme 2025 and the Social Auxiliary Work Internship Programme 2025.
Internship Application Closing Date: 05 September 2025
Internship Location: Head Office, Ekurhuleni, Tshwane, Sedibeng, West Rand, and Johannesburg (including institutions), Gauteng, South Africa
Internship 1: Social Work Graduate Internship
- Reference Number: Refs/022686
- Directorate: Human Resource Development
- Number of Posts: 149
- Stipend: R7 860.50 per month
Requirements:
- BA: Social Work
- Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professionals
Duties:
- Provide practical work experience for unemployed youth who require exposure in a work environment
- Interns must be prepared for placement across all corridors and institutions within the department
Internship 2: Social Auxiliary Work Internship
- Reference Number: Refs/022668
- Directorate: Human Resource Development
- Number of Posts: 53
- Stipend: R5 639.75 – R6 659.25 per month (depending on NQF level)
Requirements:
- FETC NQF Level 4 or 5 in Social Auxiliary Work
- Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professionals
Duties:
- Provide practical workplace exposure for unemployed youth
- Interns must be prepared for placement across all corridors and institutions within the department
General Notes
- Youth between the ages of 18–35, from all race and gender categories, are encouraged to apply
- Preference will be given to youth with disabilities
- Applications must include:
- Fully completed and signed Z83 application form
- CV with certified copies of qualifications and ID
- IEC voting district verification printout (available from IEC website)
- No faxed or emailed applications will be accepted
- If no response is received within 3–6 months, consider your application unsuccessful
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via the GPG Professional Job Centre:
- Apply for Social Work Internship (Refs/022686)
- Apply for Social Auxiliary Work Internship (Refs/022668)
Enquiries: Thoko Mcira (011 355 7659) or Khabo Malgas (011 355 7967)