The South African Social Security Agency invites qualifying South African TVET graduates to apply for the Eastern Cape Work Integrated Learning Programme 2026.
Internship Application Closing Date: 13 August 2026
Internship Location: East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
SASSA Work Integrated Learning Programme 2026
SASSA is offering two Work Integrated Learning opportunities for TVET graduates who have completed their N6 studies and still require practical workplace experience.
The programme will run for 18 months, and successful candidates will receive an all-inclusive monthly stipend of:
R5,860.25 per month
Programme Overview
Organisation: South African Social Security Agency
Programme: Work Integrated Learning Programme 2026
Province: Eastern Cape
Location: East London
Duration: 18 months
Monthly stipend: R5,860.25 all-inclusive
Age requirement: 18–35 years
Citizenship: South African citizens
Closing date: 13 August 2026
Application method: Post, hand delivery or nearest SASSA Eastern Cape office
Available Opportunities
| Opportunity | Reference | Qualification | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information and Communication Technology | SAS 43/2026 | N6 Information Technology or Library Information Science | 1 |
| Human Capital Management | SAS 44/2026 | N6 Human Resources Management or Public Management | 1 |
Information and Communication Technology WIL
Reference Number: SAS 43/2026
Applicants must have an:
- N6 National Certificate; or
- N6 Statement of Results
in one of the following fields:
- Information Technology
- Library Information Science
Applicants who previously applied for this specific position should not re-apply.
Human Capital Management WIL
Reference Number: SAS 44/2026
Applicants must have an:
- N6 National Certificate; or
- N6 Statement of Results
in:
- Human Resources Management
- Public Management
This is a re-advertised post.
Applicants who applied previously are specifically instructed to re-apply.
General Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Be between 18 and 35 years old.
- Hold the relevant N6 National Certificate or Statement of Results.
- Be available for the full 18-month WIL programme.
- Apply for a field matching their qualification.
Monthly Stipend
Successful candidates will receive:
R5,860.25 per month
The amount is described as an all-inclusive monthly stipend.
Programme Duration
The Work Integrated Learning programme will run for:
18 months
The purpose is to provide TVET graduates with workplace experience connected to their qualification.
Employment Equity
For the ICT opportunity, preference at appointment will be given to:
- African Male
- African Female
- Coloured Female
For the Human Capital Management opportunity, preference will be given to:
- African Male
- Coloured Male
- African Female
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and should attach medical proof where applicable.
These preferences form part of SASSA’s Employment Equity and representivity objectives.
Required Application Documents
Applicants should submit:
- Fully completed and signed latest Z83 Application for Employment form.
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae.
- Certified copies of qualifications.
- Certified copy of South African identity document.
- Any additional documentation required by the advertisement.
Applicants should ensure that documents are clear and complete.
Security and Verification Checks
Shortlisted applicants may undergo:
- Qualification verification.
- ITC checks.
- Criminal-record checks.
- Security vetting.
Applicants with foreign qualifications are responsible for obtaining an evaluation from the South African Qualifications Authority.
How to Apply for SASSA Work Integrated Learning Programme 2026
Applications must be addressed to:
Attention: Human Capital Management
Postal Address:
SASSA
Private Bag X9001
Chiselhurst
East London
5200
Applications may also be hand-delivered to:
SASSA Offices – KKB Building
Corner Fitzpatrick & Merino Road
Quigney
East London
Eastern Cape
Applications may alternatively be submitted to the nearest SASSA office within the Eastern Cape.
Emailed applications will not be accepted.
Applicants must quote the correct reference number for the opportunity they are applying for:
- SAS 43/2026 – Information and Communication Technology
- SAS 44/2026 – Human Capital Management
Internship Application Closing Date
Applications close on:
13 August 2026
Applicants should ensure that applications reach SASSA before the closing date.
Important Application Notes
Applicants should note that:
- The programme runs for 18 months.
- The stipend is R5,860.25 per month.
- Applicants must be aged 18–35.
- Only South African citizens may apply.
- Relevant N6 qualifications are required.
- ICT applicants who previously applied must not re-apply.
- Human Capital Management applicants who previously applied must re-apply.
- Emailed applications are not accepted.
- The correct reference number must be included.
- Shortlisted candidates may undergo security and qualification checks.
- Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee selection.
Application Checklist
Before submitting your application, confirm that:
- You are a South African citizen.
- You are between 18 and 35 years old.
- You hold the relevant N6 National Certificate or Statement of Results.
- Your qualification matches the selected opportunity.
- Your Z83 form is fully completed and signed.
- Your CV is updated.
- Your qualification documents are included.
- Your ID copy is included.
- You quote SAS 43/2026 or SAS 44/2026 correctly.
- You use the correct postal or hand-delivery address.
- You do not email the application.
- You submit the application by 13 August 2026.