The Eastern Cape Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) invites applications from unemployed graduates across South Africa for its Internship Programme 2025/26 – 2026/27.
Internship Application Closing Date: 11 July 2025
Internship Location: Bhisho, Joe Gqabi, OR Tambo, Sarah Baartman Districts, Eastern Cape, South Africa
This exciting opportunity is designed to provide 24 months of structured, work-based experience in a wide range of disciplines within government.
These paid internships offer a monthly stipend of R7 142.00 and are aligned with the department’s Employment Equity targets, welcoming military veterans, persons with disabilities, and youth from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.
Available Internship Opportunities
Bhisho-Based Internships:
- Internal Audit Process – Ref: COGTA 19/06/2025
Requirement: ND/BCom in Internal Auditing - Accounting/Finance – Ref: COGTA 20/06/2025
Requirement: ND/BCom Accounting/Finance - Anti-Corruption & Security Management – Ref: COGTA 22/06/2025
Requirement: Diploma in Forensic Investigation, Law, Security, IT, etc. - Graphic Design/Social Media – Ref: COGTA 23/06/2025
Requirement: ND/Degree in Graphic Design or Communication - Budget & Planning – Ref: COGTA 24/06/2025
Requirement: ND/Degree in Financial/Management Accounting or Auditing - Supply Chain Management – Ref: COGTA 25/06/2025
Requirement: ND/Degree in SCM or Finance - Internal Control Unit – Ref: COGTA 26/06/2025
Requirement: Degree or Diploma in Auditing/Finance - Asset Management – Ref: COGTA 27/06/2025
Requirement: 3-year Diploma in Finance - Strategic Planning – Ref: COGTA 28/06/2025
Requirement: ND/Degree in Public/Project/Office/Business Management - Special Programmes Unit – Ref: COGTA 29/06/2025
Requirement: ND/Degree in Gender, Youth, Development Studies, etc. - Monitoring & Evaluation – Ref: COGTA 30/06/2025
Requirement: Qualification in Public Admin/Development Studies - Fire & Rescue Services – Ref: COGTA 31/06/2025
Requirement: Certificate/Diploma in Fire Technology - Rural Development Facilitation – Ref: COGTA 32/06/2025
Requirement: Degree in Development Studies/Community Development - Municipal Administration – Ref: COGTA 37/06/2025
Requirement: Degree/Diploma in Local Government - Human Resource Utilisation & Development – Ref: COGTA 38/06/2025
Requirement: ND/Degree in HR, Training Management, Office Management
District Support Centre Internships:
- Joe Gqabi: Public Administration – Ref: COGTA 21/06/2025
- OR Tambo: Stakeholder Management & IDP – Ref: COGTA 33/06/2025
- OR Tambo: Spatial Planning – Ref: COGTA 35/06/2025
- Sarah Baartman: IGR – Ref: COGTA 36/06/2025
Specialist Technical Internships:
- Cadastral Survey & GIS – Ref: COGTA 34/06/2025
Requirement: ND in Surveying or Geomatics - Spatial Planning – Ref: COGTA 35/06/2025
Requirement: Degree in Geomatics, Geography, Computer Science or Environmental Science
Minimum Requirements
- National Diploma or Degree (in a relevant field listed above)
- South African citizenship
- No prior participation in an internship programme within the public sector
Required Documents
- Updated CV
- Certified ID copy
- Certified Matric certificate and academic records
- Certified qualification certificates
How to Apply
Click here to apply via the Eastern Cape Provincial Government eRecruitment System:
Apply for Eastern Cape COGTA Internships 2025
For profile activation, password resets, and technical issues:
Email: recruitment@eccogta.gov.za (Note: Do not send applications to this email)
Contact for enquiries: Mr MW Cwele – 071 689 6162
Closing date: 11 July 2025 at 23:59
This is your opportunity to gain hands-on experience in public administration while contributing to impactful governance initiatives. Apply now!