The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) invites unemployed South African graduates and TVET College students in Mpumalanga to apply for the Internship and Work Integrated Learning Programme 2026.
Internship / WIL Application Closing Date: 18 September 2026 at 16:00
Internship / WIL Location: SASSA Mpumalanga Regional Office, Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, South Africa
SASSA Mpumalanga Internship and WIL Programme 2026
SASSA Mpumalanga Regional Office is offering five opportunities for unemployed graduates and TVET College students who need workplace experience.
The programme includes:
Graduate Internships: 24 months
and
TVET Work Integrated Learning: Up to 18 months
Successful graduate interns will receive an all-inclusive monthly stipend of R8,174.80, while TVET WIL learners will receive R5,865.25 per month.
Programme Overview
| Programme | Posts | Duration | Stipend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Internship | X2 | 24 months | R8,174.80 per month |
| TVET Work Integrated Learning | X3 | Up to 18 months | R5,865.25 per month |
| Total | X5 |
Applicants must be South African citizens and unemployed.
Graduate internship applicants must be between 18 and 35 years old.
Finance Internship
Branch: Finance
Number of Posts: X1
Reference Number: SAS/MPU/26/47
Duration: 24 months
Stipend: R8,174.80 per month
Applicants must have a relevant three-year Diploma or Degree at NQF Level 6 or 7 in:
Financial Accounting
or
Accounting
Human Capital Management Internship
Branch: Human Capital Management
Number of Posts: X1
Reference Number: SAS/MPU/26/48
Duration: 24 months
Stipend: R8,174.80 per month
Applicants must have a relevant three-year Diploma or Degree at NQF Level 6 or 7 in:
Human Resources Management
Public Management
or
Administration
Graduate Internship Employment Equity
For the advertised graduate internship posts, the employment equity targets are:
African Male
African Female
and
People with Disabilities
Grants Administration WIL
Office: Grants Administration
Number of Posts: X1
Reference Number: SAS/MPU/26/49
Duration: Up to 18 months
Stipend: R5,865.25 per month
Applicants must have an N6 National Certificate or Statement of Results in:
Public Management
Administration
or
Management Assistant
Executive Support WIL
Office: Executive Support
Number of Posts: X1
Reference Number: SAS/MPU/26/50
Duration: Up to 18 months
Stipend: R5,865.25 per month
Applicants must have an N6 National Certificate or Statement of Results in:
Public Management
Administration
or
Management Assistant
Communications and Customer Care WIL
Office: Communications and Customer Care
Number of Posts: X1
Reference Number: SAS/MPU/26/51
Duration: Up to 18 months
Stipend: R5,865.25 per month
Applicants must have an N6 National Certificate or Statement of Results in:
Public Relations
Communications
Media Studies
Multimedia Journalism
or
Customer Care
Who Can Apply for the TVET WIL Programme?
TVET applicants must have completed the relevant N6 National Certificate and require practical workplace exposure to complete their qualification requirements.
Applicants must also have a letter from their institution confirming that they need between 6 and 18 months of workplace experience.
The applicant’s qualification must match the specific WIL opportunity being applied for.
Required Application Documents
Graduate internship applicants should submit a completed New Z83 form, comprehensive CV, copy of ID and academic qualifications.
TVET WIL applicants should submit a completed New Z83 form, N6 Certificate or Statement of Results, institutional letter confirming that workplace experience is required, CV showing subjects and modules completed, copy of ID and relevant academic qualifications.
Applicants must also clearly indicate the correct position and reference number.
Reference Numbers
| Opportunity | Reference Number |
|---|---|
| Finance Internship | SAS/MPU/26/47 |
| Human Capital Management Internship | SAS/MPU/26/48 |
| Grants Administration WIL | SAS/MPU/26/49 |
| Executive Support WIL | SAS/MPU/26/50 |
| Communications and Customer Care WIL | SAS/MPU/26/51 |
How to Apply for SASSA Mpumalanga Internships and WIL Programme 2026
Applications must be submitted by post or hand delivery.
Postal Address:
SASSA Mpumalanga Regional Office
Attention: Human Capital Management
Private Bag X11230
Nelspruit
1200
Hand Delivery Address:
SASSA Building
No. 18 Ferreira Street
Nelspruit
1200
Email applications will not be accepted.
Internship / WIL Application Closing Date
Applications close on:
18 September 2026 at 16:00
Applicants using postal services should ensure that their applications reach SASSA before the closing date and time.
Important Application Notes
The graduate internships are for 24 months and pay R8,174.80 per month.
The TVET WIL opportunities are for up to 18 months and pay R5,865.25 per month.
Applicants must use the correct reference number for the position they are applying for and ensure that all required supporting documents are included.