The Department of Electricity and Energy (DEE) invites suitably qualified South African graduates to apply for the Graduate Internship Programme for the 2026/2027 – 2027/2028 financial years.
Internship Location: Pretoria, South Africa
Closing Date: 06 February 2026
This programme is aimed at empowering unemployed graduates with practical workplace experience in the public service, while supporting the Department’s mandate within the electricity and energy sector. Graduates with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
⚠️ Note: Interns are responsible for their own accommodation and transport for the duration of the programme.
Available Internship Post
Post 02/07: Internship Training Programme
- Reference Number: DEE INTERN 01
This internship provides exposure across a wide range of professional and administrative disciplines within the Department of Electricity and Energy.
Minimum Requirements & Fields of Study
Applicants must hold one of the following qualifications:
- Degree / BSc in Physics
- Degree in Chemistry
- Degree in Chemical Engineering or Nuclear Engineering
- National Diploma in Public Administration / Public Management
- National Diploma / Degree / BCom in Business Management
- Degree in Law / LLB
- National Diploma or Degree in Internal Audit
- National Diploma in Administration
- National Diploma or Degree in Finance
- National Diploma or Degree in Management Accounting
- National Diploma or Degree in Graphic Design / Integrated Communication Design
- National Diploma / BCom / BTech in Accounting or Financial Management
- Degree in Social Services
- Degree in Psychology or Social Work
- Degree in Supply Chain Management
- Degree in Office Administration
❌ Applicants who have previously participated in any Government Internship Programme will not be considered.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted on the 2021 version of the Z83 form, accompanied by a comprehensive CV only.
Important Application Instructions
- Complete Sections A, B, C and D of the Z83 form in full
- Sections E, F and G may state “refer to CV” (except re-appointment question in Section F)
- Initial each page and sign the declaration
- Email applications must be ONE single PDF (Z83 + CV combined)
- JPEG / picture formats will not be accepted
- Use the correct job title and reference number in the email subject
- Each post requires a separate application
- Old Z83 forms, incomplete or late applications will not be considered
Submission Details
Email Applications (one PDF only)
📧 Vacancies1@dee.gov.za
📧 Vacancies2@dee.gov.za
Hand Delivery
📍 Matimba House Building
192 Visagie Street (Corner Paul Kruger & Visagie Street)
Pretoria
Postal Address
📮 The Director-General
Department of Electricity and Energy
Private Bag X96
Pretoria
0001
Enquiries
📞 Ms Thabitha Maloka – (012) 406 7563
📞 Ms Tinyiko Malatji – (012) 406 7835
Selection & Important Notes
- Only shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit certified copies at interview stage
- Successful candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks (criminal, citizenship, financial/asset, qualification verification, security clearance)
- Faxed applications will not be accepted
- If you are not contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful
The Department of Electricity and Energy is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and aims to improve representativity within the public service.
Closing Date Reminder
🗓️ 06 February 2026
⏰ Ensure your application reaches the Department on or before the deadline. Late applications will not be considered.