The National Treasury invites South African graduates to apply for the 24-month Internship Programme 2026.
Internship Application Closing Date: 12 January 2026
Internship Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Internship overview
- Programme: National Treasury Internship Programme 2026
- Duration: 24 months
- Number of Positions: 1 contract position
- Reference Number: GDP (Intern) – 2026
- Salary Level: Internship Programme Stipend
- Remuneration: Internship salary (stipend-based)
Purpose of the role
The National Treasury Internship Programme aims to:
- Provide graduates with hands-on work experience
- Enhance professional and technical skills
- Support the transition from academic study to the workplace
- Build a pipeline of skilled professionals for the public sector
Successful interns will be placed in various units where structured learning and development will take place.
Fields of study eligible to apply
Graduates from an accredited tertiary institution with a minimum 3-year Diploma, Degree, or Postgraduate qualification in one of the following fields may apply:
- Administrative Management
- Accounting
- Business Intelligence
- Computer Science
- Communication Studies
- Data Science / Data Management
- Development Economics / Development Finance / Development Studies
- Econometrics / Economics
- Finance / Financial Accounting / Financial Management
- Financial Information Systems
- Financial Risk Management
- Forensic Auditing / Forensic Science & Technology
- Forensic Investigation & Criminal Justice
- Graphic Design / Visual Communications
- Human Resources Management / Human Resources Development
- Industrial Psychology
- Information Management / Information Systems / Information Technology
- Internal Audit
- Investment Management
- Investigative & Forensic Accounting
- Informatics
- Journalism / Media Studies
- Law / LLB / LLB (Tax or Environmental Law)
- Logistics / Purchasing Management
- Mathematics / Statistics
- Management Accounting
- Marketing Management
- Office Administration
- Paralegal
- Political Science / Public Administration / Public Management
- Public Finance / Public Policy / Public Procurement
- Risk Management
- Social Work / Sociology
- Supply Chain Management
- Taxation
Key performance areas
Interns will receive structured exposure and training across key learning areas, including:
- Unit-specific operational support
- Policy, research, and administrative functions
- Financial, economic, and data-related analysis
- Compliance, governance, and reporting processes
Specific duties will be determined by the unit where the intern is placed.
How to apply
Click here to apply for the National Treasury Internship Programme 2026
Applicants must ensure that all required information and documents are submitted via the National Treasury eRecruitment system before the closing date.
⚠️ Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Why apply for the National Treasury Internship?
- Gain experience at one of South Africa’s most important government departments
- Build skills relevant to finance, economics, governance, and administration
- Enhance employability through structured workplace exposure
- Work in a professional public-sector environment based in Pretoria