Mpumalanga Community Education and Training College (CETC) invites South African unemployed graduates to apply for the Graduate Internship Programme Placement 2026.
Internship Application Closing Date: 06 January 2026
Internship Duration: 12 Months (01 February 2026 – 31 January 2027)
Internship Location: Mpumalanga CET College – Central Office, Siyabuswa
Monthly Stipend: R6 000 per month
If you have been waiting for a real opportunity to kick-start your career in Finance, Public Management, Human Resources, or Administration, this internship could be the breakthrough you’ve been searching for. The programme offers hands-on experience, structured mentorship, and valuable exposure within a real government working environment.
About Mpumalanga Community Education and Training College
Mpumalanga Community Education and Training College is a public institution under the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). The college plays a critical role in:
- Providing skills development training
- Supporting adult and community education
- Improving access to lifelong learning
- Offering practical learning aligned with South Africa’s development priorities
The college serves as a bridge for young people and adults transitioning into employment, entrepreneurship, and further education. Interns placed here gain direct exposure to government operations, making this experience highly valuable in both the public and private sectors.
Why This Internship Matters
Youth unemployment remains one of South Africa’s biggest challenges. Structured internships like this one form part of the real solution by providing:
- Practical workplace experience
- Professional skills development
- Exposure to real organisational systems
- Improved employability after completion
With a R6 000 monthly stipend and 12 full months of guided experiential learning, this programme is more than just an internship — it is a career launchpad.
Internship Departments & Required Qualifications
Applicants must apply for one department only and must hold the relevant qualification:
Available Departments
| Department | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Finance | Diploma / Degree in Financial Management |
| Academic Services | Diploma / Degree in Public Management or Administration Management |
| Corporate Services | Diploma / Degree in Human Resource Management, Public Management or Administration Management |
| Office of the Principal | Diploma / Degree in Administration Management |
Who Can Apply? (Eligibility Criteria)
To qualify for the Mpumalanga CET College Graduate Internship Programme, applicants must:
- Be between 18 and 35 years old
- Be a South African citizen
- Hold a relevant Diploma or Degree for the department applied for
- Be unemployed
- Never have benefited from a SETA-funded internship
- Be willing to work at the Central Office in Siyabuswa
Documents to Submit (Important)
Applicants must submit ONLY the following documents:
- A fully completed new Z83 form
- A comprehensive CV
❗ No certified copies, qualifications, or ID documents are required at this stage.
Applications with additional documents may be disqualified.
How to Apply
Step 1: Complete the Z83 Form
Download the new Z83 form from any government department or the DPSA website.
Step 2: Indicate the Position Clearly
On the Z83 form, under “What position are you applying for?”, write:
Graduate Internship Programme – [Department Name] – Reference Number
Step 3: Submit Your Application
You may submit your application by hand or via email.
Hand Delivery Address
Mpumalanga Community Education and Training College
Building 11/1, Groen Street
Industrial Site, Siyabuswa
Email Applications
Click here to apply for Mpumalanga CET College Graduate Internship Programme 2026:
👉 Email your application
👉 Alternative email option
Closing Date
🗓 06 January 2026
Late applications will NOT be considered.