The Free State Office of the Premier invites unemployed South African graduates residing in Bloemfontein to apply for the Graduate Internship Programme 2026.
Internship Application Closing Date: 04 August 2026
Internship Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
Free State Office of the Premier Graduate Internship Programme 2026
The Free State Office of the Premier has opened applications for its 24-month Graduate Internship Programme.
The programme is intended to provide unemployed graduates with practical workplace experience in the provincial government environment while helping them develop professional, technical and administrative skills.
A total of 20 internship opportunities are available in Communication, Corporate Reform and Intergovernmental Relations.
Applicants must reside in Bloemfontein and must not have participated in an internship programme previously.
Internship Programme Overview
Employer: Free State Office of the Premier
Programme: Graduate Internship Programme 2026
Number of opportunities: 20
Duration: 24 months
Employment type: Government internship
Location: Bloemfontein, Free State
Target applicants: Unemployed South African graduates
Closing date: 04 August 2026
Application method: Physical submission
Available Internship Opportunities
The following internship positions are available:
| Directorate | Number of positions |
|---|---|
| Communication | 8 |
| Corporate Reform | 10 |
| Intergovernmental Relations | 2 |
| Total | 20 |
Communication Internships
Number of positions: Eight
Applicants should have completed a relevant qualification in one of the following fields:
- Graphic Design
- Marketing
- Media Studies
- Photography
- Digital Marketing
- Other related communication fields
Communication Internship Exposure
Successful candidates may gain practical experience in:
- Government communication
- Public-awareness campaigns
- Graphic design
- Content creation
- Digital communication
- Social-media support
- Photography
- Multimedia production
- Marketing activities
- Communication administration
Corporate Reform Internships
Number of positions: 10
Applicants must have completed:
- A National Diploma in Information Technology; or
- A Diploma in Information Technology
Corporate Reform Internship Exposure
Successful IT graduates may gain workplace experience in:
- Technical support
- Information systems
- Digital transformation
- Government ICT services
- Network administration
- Software support
- Data management
- User support
- ICT administration
- Systems maintenance
Intergovernmental Relations Internships
Number of positions: Two
Relevant qualifications include:
- International Relations
- Diplomatic Studies
- Political Studies
- Communication
- Public Relations
- Hospitality
- Events Management
- Other related qualifications
Intergovernmental Relations Internship Exposure
Successful graduates may gain experience in:
- Stakeholder engagement
- Government partnerships
- Protocol services
- Public participation
- Event coordination
- Strategic communication
- Government liaison
- Meeting coordination
- Administrative support
- Intergovernmental programmes
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Reside in Bloemfontein.
- Be unemployed.
- Have completed a relevant qualification.
- Not have participated in an internship programme previously.
- Be available for the complete 24-month programme.
- Be willing to attend interviews when shortlisted.
- Pass the required verification and screening processes.
- Submit a complete application before the closing date.
Bloemfontein Residency Requirement
The programme is aimed at unemployed graduates who reside in Bloemfontein.
Applicants should ensure that the residential address reflected on the Z83 form and CV is accurate.
Proof of residence may be requested during the recruitment or verification process.
Internship Duration
The programme will run for:
24 months
Successful applicants must be available for the full duration of the internship.
Participation in the programme does not automatically guarantee permanent employment after completion.
Documents Required
Applications must include:
- A fully completed and signed new Z83 application form.
- A comprehensive and updated CV.
- A certified copy of the Senior Certificate or Matric certificate.
- A certified copy of the South African identity document.
- A certified academic record.
- Certified copies of completed qualifications.
- Any other supporting documents requested by the Office of the Premier.
Applicants should ensure that all documents are clear and readable.
How to Complete the Z83 Form
Applicants must use the new Z83 application form.
The form should include:
- Complete personal information.
- Correct contact details.
- Residential address.
- The internship field being applied for.
- Relevant qualification details.
- Employment history, where applicable.
- The applicant’s signature.
- The date of application.
Incomplete or unsigned applications may not be considered.
Security and Verification Checks
Shortlisted or successful applicants may undergo:
- Identity verification.
- Qualification verification.
- Academic-record verification.
- Criminal-record checks.
- Security clearance where applicable.
- Reference checks.
- Other relevant screening processes.
Providing false or misleading information may result in disqualification.
How to Apply for Free State Office of the Premier Graduate Internships 2026
Applications must be submitted using the new Z83 form and accompanied by all required supporting documents.
Click here to download the new Z83 application form
Applications must be delivered to:
Free State Training and Development Institute
Brahman Building, 2nd Floor
124 Nelson Mandela Drive
Bloemfontein
Free State, South Africa
Applicants should clearly indicate the relevant internship field on the application.
Separate Applications
Applicants interested in more than one internship field should submit a separate application for each position.
Each application should include:
- A completed Z83 form.
- A comprehensive CV.
- Certified supporting documents.
- The correct internship field or directorate.
Internship Application Closing Date
Applications close on 04 August 2026.
Late or incomplete applications may not be considered.
Applicants should submit their applications early rather than waiting until the final day.
Important Application Advice
Before submitting an application, confirm that:
- You are a South African citizen.
- You reside in Bloemfontein.
- You are unemployed.
- Your qualification matches the selected internship.
- You have not completed an internship programme previously.
- The new Z83 form is complete and signed.
- Your CV contains current contact details.
- Your qualifications and academic records are attached.
- Your application reaches the correct address before 04 August 2026.
Who Should Apply?
The programme is suitable for:
- Recent graduates seeking their first workplace opportunity.
- Unemployed IT graduates.
- Communication and Marketing graduates.
- Graphic Design and Media Studies graduates.
- International Relations graduates.
- Public Relations graduates.
- Political Studies graduates.
- Hospitality and Events Management graduates.
- Graduates interested in provincial government careers.
About the Free State Office of the Premier
The Free State Office of the Premier provides strategic leadership, coordination and administrative support to the Free State Provincial Government.
Its responsibilities include policy coordination, provincial communication, institutional development, intergovernmental relations and support for effective government service delivery.