The Department of Basic Education (DBE) invites unemployed South African graduates and youth to apply for the Internship Programme 2025/2026 – 2027/2028.
Internship Application Closing Date: 29 August 2025
Internship Location: Department of Basic Education, 222 Struben Street, Pretoria, South Africa
Internship Overview
- Reference Number: DBE/01/2025
- Duration: 24 Months (Fixed Contract)
- Stipend:
- Graduate Interns: R7 860.39 per month
- National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent: R5 639.64 per month
Fields of Study Considered
Applicants must hold relevant qualifications in one of the following areas:
- General Qualifications: National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent
- Administration & Management: Data Capture, Office Management, Human Resource Management, Public Management and Administration, Financial Management, Cost Accounting, Accounting Science
- Information Technology & Data: Information Technology, Information Science Research, VB Programming, SQL Database/GIS Knowledge, Information & Records Management, Data Management and Analysis, Application Development/Programming, Business Analyst and IT/IS Architectural Design
- Media & Communication: Public Relations, Social Media, Communication, Journalism, Graphic Design, Videography, Events Management, Marketing
- Education & Social Sciences: Arts and Culture, Librarianship, Law/Legal Qualifications, International Relations, Asset Management, Security Management (PSIRA Grades), Customer Service, Health & Safety Management, Public-Private Partnership, Bachelor of Arts in Education, Bachelor of Education (English, Curriculum, ICT in Education, Early Childhood Development), Psychology, Social Work
- Other Specialized Fields: Internal Audit, Economics, Logistics, Transport Management, Sport Management, Content Development, Project Management, Food Services, Health Sciences/Promotion, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying
Requirements
- Applicants must be unemployed South African citizens.
- Completed qualifications in one of the listed fields of study.
- People with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Applicants must use the new Z83 Application for Employment Form. The form must be completed in full, signed, and submitted with a detailed CV. (No need to submit certified copies at the application stage.)
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted on the latest Z83 Form and clearly indicate the Reference Number (DBE/01/2025).
Submit your application by:
- Post:
Private Bag X895, Pretoria, 0001 - Hand Delivery:
Department of Basic Education
222 Struben Street, Pretoria - Email:
For Attention: Ms. M. Matidza / Ms. T. Sekgapola
- Enquiries: (012) 357 4508 / (012) 357 3296