Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism invites unemployed graduates to apply for the Internship Programme 2026/27.
Internship Application Closing Date: 10 July 2026
Internship Location: Eastern Cape, South Africa
Eastern Cape DEDEAT Internships 2026/27
The Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism is inviting unemployed graduates to apply for its Internship Programme 2026/27 to 2027/28.
The internship programme will run for a period of 24 months.
This opportunity is open to unemployed applicants from the Eastern Cape Province who are in possession of a 3-year qualification, Degree or National Diploma from an accredited tertiary institution.
Persons with disabilities and people from previously disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply.
Internship Details
Department: Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism
Programme: Internship Programme 2026/27 to 2027/28
Duration: 24 months
Monthly Stipend: R8 174.75
Location: Head Office, Eastern Cape
Application Method: Online via e-Recruitment
Closing Date: 10 July 2026
Purpose of the Internship Programme
The primary purpose of the internship programme in government is to help unemployed graduates acquire skills, knowledge and workplace experience.
The programme is designed to help graduates compete in the open labour market and within the Public Service.
Applicants who have already participated in any Government Internship Programme will not be considered.
If it is discovered after verification that an applicant previously participated in a government internship programme, the application will not be considered.
Available Internship Opportunities
Internship Programme: Communications
Reference Number: DEDEAT/2026/06/60
Directorate: Communications
Stipend: R8 174.75 per month
Centre: Head Office
Requirements for Communications Internship
Applicants must have a National Diploma, Degree, Honours or Masters qualification in one of the following fields:
Communication.
Journalism with a focus on digital communication.
Creative Writing and Social Media.
Content Creation.
Film, TV or Stills Production.
Digital Marketing.
Internship Programme: Employee Health and Wellness
Reference Number: DEDEAT/2026/06/61
Directorate: Employee Health and Wellness
Stipend: R8 174.75 per month
Centre: Head Office
Requirements for Employee Health and Wellness Internship
Applicants must have a BA Social Work Degree.
Applicants must also have valid registration with the South African Council of Social Service Professions, also known as SACSSP.
Internship Programme: Legal Services
Reference Number: DEDEAT/2026/06/62
Directorate: Legal Services
Stipend: R8 174.75 per month
Centre: Head Office
Requirements for Legal Services Internship
Applicants must have a National Diploma, Degree, Honours or Masters qualification in:
Bachelor of Laws.
LLB.
Internship Programme: Risk Management
Reference Number: DEDEAT/2026/06/63
Directorate: Risk Management
Stipend: R8 174.75 per month
Centre: Head Office
Requirements for Risk Management Internship
Applicants must have an NQF Level 6 qualification in one of the following fields:
Risk Management.
Auditing.
Equivalent qualification.
Law.
LLB.
General Requirements
Applicants must be unemployed.
Applicants must be from the Eastern Cape Province.
Applicants must have a 3-year qualification, Degree or National Diploma from an accredited tertiary institution.
Applicants must not have previously participated in any Government Internship Programme.
Applicants must apply online through the provincial e-Recruitment system.
Applicants must provide legitimate proof of residential address, not older than 3 months, on or before the interview date.
Employment Equity
DEDEAT is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
People from designated groups are encouraged to apply.
Preference will be given to persons with disabilities.
The department’s employment equity targets will be taken into consideration.
Required Documents
Applications must be submitted on a fully completed New Z83 form.
The e-Recruitment system automatically generates the Z83 form immediately after applicants press apply and generate Z83.
Applicants must also submit a detailed Curriculum Vitae.
Applicants should note that the advert does not require hand-delivered, emailed, faxed or posted applications.
How to apply
Click here to apply for Eastern Cape DEDEAT Internships 2026/27.
Applicants may also access the provincial e-Recruitment system through:
Applications must be submitted online only through the provincial e-Recruitment system.
Hand-delivered, emailed, faxed and posted applications will not be accepted.
e-Recruitment Technical Support
To report e-Recruitment system challenges, applicants may email:
Email: Recruitment@dedea.gov.za
Applicants must include the following details when reporting technical issues:
ID number.
Profile email address.
Details of the issue.
Applicants must not send applications to this email address.
Applications or CVs sent to the technical support email address will be regarded as lost and will not be considered.
Technical support is available during working hours:
Monday to Thursday: 08:00 to 16:30.
Friday: 08:00 to 16:00.
Enquiries
For internship enquiries, applicants may contact:
Mr M. Ntebe
Tel: 066 486 8268
For e-Recruitment enquiries, applicants may contact:
Email: recruitment@dedea.gov.za
Important Notes
Applicants must apply online through the e-Recruitment system.
No hand-delivered applications will be accepted.
No emailed applications will be accepted.
No faxed applications will be accepted.
No posted applications will be accepted.
Applicants who previously participated in a Government Internship Programme will not be considered.
No late applications will be accepted.
Closing Date
The closing date for the Eastern Cape DEDEAT Internship Programme 2026/27 is 10 July 2026.
The e-Recruitment system is available 24 hours a day and closes at 23:59 on the closing date.
Final Thoughts
The Eastern Cape DEDEAT Internships 2026/27 offer valuable workplace experience for unemployed graduates from the Eastern Cape Province.
Graduates in Communications, Journalism, Social Work, Law, Risk Management, Auditing and related fields should apply online before 10 July 2026.