The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) invites South African unemployed graduates to apply for the Graduate Internship & Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Programme 2025–2027.
Internship Application Closing Date: 12 September 2025 (15:00)
Internship Locations: Bloemfontein (Free State CET Regional Office & College), Polokwane (Limpopo CET College), Marshalltown/Johannesburg (Gauteng CET), and Pretoria Head Office (Corporate Services/GITO), South Africa
Programme at a Glance
- Contract Period: 24 Months (Fixed Term)
- Stipend: R7 860.40 p/m (Graduate Intern) • R6 659.40 p/m (WIL Student)
- Eligibility: South African citizens who are unemployed, meet academic requirements, and have not previously served as a Graduate Intern/contract worker in Public Service.
- Application Form: New Z83 (completed, initialled, and signed) + Comprehensive CV only at application stage.
Vacancies & Reference Numbers
Free State – Curriculum & Institutional Support (Regional Office)
Ref: DHET/CETC/2025/08 • Centre: Bloemfontein
Fields: Information Technology, Office Administration, Human Resource Management, Financial Management, Marketing; N6: Marketing Management / HRM / Financial Management / Management Assistant.
Stipend: R7 860.40 (Graduate Intern) • R6 659.40 (WIL)
Free State CET College
Ref: DHET/CETC/2025/09 • Centre: Bloemfontein
Fields: Information Technology, Office Administration, Human Resource Management, Financial Management, Marketing; N6: Marketing Management / HRM / Financial Management / Management Assistant.
Stipend: R7 860.40 (Graduate Intern) • R6 659.40 (WIL)
Limpopo CET College
Ref: DHET/CETC/2025/10 • Centre: Polokwane
Fields: Information Technology, Public Management, Human Resource Management, Financial Management, Marketing, Project Management, Psychology; N6: Marketing Management / HRM / Financial Management / Management Assistant.
Stipend: R7 860.40 (Graduate Intern) • R6 659.40 (WIL)
Gauteng – Curriculum & Institutional Support
Ref: DHET/CET/2025/11 • Centre: Marshalltown (Johannesburg)
Fields: Public Management, Office Management.
Stipend: R7 860.40 (Graduate Intern)
Pretoria Head Office – GITO
Ref: DHET/CS/2025/12 • Centre: Pretoria
Fields: Information Technology; N6 in Information Technology (for WIL).
Stipend: R7 860.40 (Graduate Intern) • R6 659.40 (WIL)
Pretoria Head Office – GITO Information & Knowledge Management
Ref: DHET/CS/2025/13 • Centre: Pretoria
Fields: Bachelor/BA in Information Science/Library & Information Science.
Stipend: R7 860.40 (Graduate Intern)
Pretoria Head Office – GITO (Service Desk)
Ref: DHET/CS/2025/14 • Centre: Pretoria
Fields: National Diploma/Degree in Information Technology.
Stipend: R7 860.40 (Graduate Intern)
Pretoria Head Office – GITO (Application Development Management)
Ref: DHET/CS/2025/15 • Centre: Pretoria
Fields: National Diploma/Bachelor of Social Science in Information Technology/Computer Sciences.
Stipend: R7 860.40 (Graduate Intern)
Pretoria Head Office – Information, Knowledge & Records Management
Ref: DHET/CS/2025/16 • Centre: Pretoria
Fields: Public Administration, Archives & Records Management; N6: Management Assistant.
Stipend: R7 860.40 (Graduate Intern) • R6 659.40 (WIL)
Pretoria Head Office – Information & Records (Management Assistant/Records)
Ref: DHET/CS/2025/17 • Centre: Pretoria
Fields: National Diploma/Degree in Management Assistant/Records Management.
Stipend: R7 860.40 (Graduate Intern)
Pretoria Head Office – Corporate Communications
Ref: DHET/CS/2025/18 • Centre: Pretoria
Fields: Media Studies, Business Communication, Communication Science, International Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Public Administration, Public Affairs, Local Government, Graphic Design, Marketing.
Stipend: R7 860.40 (Graduate Intern)
Minimum Requirements (General)
- Relevant National Diploma/Degree (as per field above) or N6 certificate for WIL streams.
- Never previously served as a Graduate Intern/contract worker in the Public Service.
- Willing to undergo verification of qualifications, citizenship, reference checks, and security vetting.
- SAQA evaluation required for foreign qualifications (when requested).
- People living with disabilities are encouraged to apply. DHET is committed to equity and representativity.
What to Submit
- New Z83 form (completed, initialled & signed) stating the field of study you’re applying for.
- Comprehensive CV (only).
📌 Certified copies and supporting documents will be requested only from shortlisted candidates.
How to Apply
Click here to apply for DHET Graduate Internship & WIL Programme 2025–2027
- Email: Internship2025@dhet.gov.za (quote the Reference Number in the subject line; Z83 + CV as one PDF).
- Post: The Director-General, DHET, Private Bag X174, Pretoria, 0001 (Attention: Training and Development Unit)
- Hand Deliver: 123 Francis Baard Street (Cnr Sophie De Bruyn & Francis Baard), Pretoria – Reception Area
- Enquiries (all posts): Ms L. Tshetlanyane – (012) 312 5125
Important Notes
- Late applications or those not following the instructions will not be considered.
- If applying for more than one field, submit a separate Z83 + CV for each and send to the relevant address.
- Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
- Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.