The Gauteng Office of the Premier invites unemployed graduates to apply for its Internship Programme 2025.
Internship Application Closing Date: 05 September 2025
Internship Location: Gauteng Office of the Premier, Gauteng Province, South Africa
Internship Overview
The internship programme forms part of the Gauteng Provincial Government’s broader skills development agenda, aimed at tackling youth unemployment. Graduates will be placed in different units within the Office of the Premier, gaining hands-on experience under the mentorship of seasoned professionals.
- Stipend: R89,407.50 per annum (depending on qualification level)
- Contract Type: 12-month Internship
Internship Opportunities and Reference Numbers
- Service Delivery Interventions – REFS/023141
NQF Level 6/7/8 in Public Management & Governance / Public Management / Political Studies / Administration / Data Science / Analytics / Information Technology / Business Administration / Social Sciences / Marketing / Computer Sciences - Occupational Health and Safety – REFS/023140
NQF Level 6/7/8 in Occupational Health and Safety / Safety Management - Human Resource Development – REFS/023139
NQF Level 6/7/8 in Human Resource Management / Management of Training / Organisational Development - Labour Relations – REFS/023135
NQF Level 6/7/8 in Human Resource Management / Labour Relations / Administration / Public Administration - Organisational Development – REFS/023133
NQF Level 6/7/8 in Management Services / Operations Management - Employee Health & Wellness – REFS/023129
NQF Level 6/7/8 in Psychology / Industrial Psychology / Human Resources / Social Work - Human Resource Planning and Transformation – REFS/023127
NQF Level 6/7/8 in Human Resource Management / Public Administration / Industrial Psychology / Social Sciences / Psychology - Infrastructure Planning – REFS/023125
NQF Level 6/7/8 in Town & Regional Planning / Project Management / Administration / Development Studies - Strategic Operational Support (x2) – REFS/023124
NQF Level 6/7/8 in Public Management / Administration / Social Sciences with Monitoring & Evaluation / Auditing - Strategy and Planning – REFS/023123
NQF Level 6/7/8 in Public Administration / Public Management & Governance / Social Sciences / Business Management / Economics / Monitoring & Evaluation / Public Policy / Development Studies / Political Sciences / Research / Strategy Management
Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens aged 18–35 years.
- Reside in Gauteng Province.
- Be unemployed graduates who have not participated in a government internship before.
- Have completed academic studies and be in need of workplace exposure.
- Hold qualifications from a recognised South African higher education institution.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via the Gauteng Professional Job Centre:
Click here to apply for Gauteng Office of the Premier Internships 2025
Download the required Z83 Application Form here.
Required Documents:
- Completed Z83 form.
- Motivation letter indicating placement area.
- Detailed CV.
- Certified copies of ID, Senior Certificate & Qualifications (with academic transcript).
⚠️ No emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications will be accepted. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Benefits of Joining the Programme
Interns will gain:
- Hands-on experience in governance and service delivery.
- Exposure to policy development, strategy, stakeholder engagement, and planning.
- Mentorship from professionals.
- Improved employability for roles in both public and private sectors.
Enquiries
- Ms Lerato Makoe – 011 355 6013
- Mr Richard Mathabela – 011 355 6090
- Mr Smangaliso Buthelezi – 011 355 6481