The South African Department of Transport invites TVET College students who have completed relevant N6 qualifications to apply for the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Programme 2026 / 2027.
WIL Application Closing Date: 09 October 2026
WIL Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Programme Duration: 18 months
Stipend: R6 131.00 per month
About the Department of Transport Work Integrated Learning Programme
The Department of Transport is offering 15 Work Integrated Learning opportunities across Administration, Human Resource Management and Development, Legal Services, Financial Administration and Maritime Transport Administrative Support.
The 18-month programme is aimed at candidates with relevant N6 Certificates who require practical workplace exposure in their fields of study.
Work Integrated Learning: Administration – X4 Posts
Reference Number: DOT/WIL/2026/1
Branch: Office of the Director-General
Duration: 18 months
Number of Posts: 4
Stipend: R6 131
Requirements
Applicants must have an N6 Certificate in one of the following:
- Office Administration
- Public Management
- Administration
- Public Administration
- Business Management
Human Resource Management and Development – X5 Posts
Reference Number: DOT/WIL/2026/2
Unit: Human Resources Management and Development
Duration: 18 months
Number of Posts: 5
Stipend: R6 131.00 per month
Requirements
Applicants must have an N6 Certificate in:
- Human Resource Management; or
- Personnel Management.
Legal Services – X1 Post
Reference Number: DOT/WIL/2026/3
Branch: Corporate Legal Services
Duration: 18 months
Number of Posts: 1
Stipend: R6 131.00 per month
Requirements
Applicants must have an N6 Certificate in Legal Services or Legal Practice.
Financial Administration – X2 Posts
Reference Number: DOT/WIL/2026/4
Branch: Chief Financial Officer
Duration: 18 months
Number of Posts: 2
Stipend: R6 131.00 per month
Requirements
Applicants must have an N6 Certificate in:
- Financial Administration; or
- Financial Management.
Administration – X2 Posts
Reference Number: DOT/WIL/2026/5
Branch: Chief Financial Officer
Duration: 18 months
Number of Posts: 2
Stipend: R6 131.00 per month
Requirements
Applicants must have an N6 Certificate in:
- Financial Administration; or
- Financial Management.
Maritime Transport Administrative Support – X1 Post
Reference Number: DOT/WIL/2026/6
Branch: Maritime
Duration: 18 months
Number of Posts: 1
Stipend: R6 131.00
Requirements
Applicants must have an N6 Certificate in:
- Public Management
- Public Administration
- Business Management
Important Application Requirements
Applications must be submitted using the new Z83 application form and accompanied by a comprehensive CV.
Applicants must clearly state the position and reference number they are applying for.
Candidates applying for more than one WIL opportunity must submit a separate Z83 form for each position.
The Department states that appointments are subject to verification of educational qualifications, previous experience, citizenship, references and security vetting.
Applicants who have previously participated in an internship programme will be disqualified.
How to Apply
Applications for the Department of Transport Work Integrated Learning Programme 2026 / 2027 must be submitted to:
Email: studentinternship@dot.gov.za
Alternatively, applications may be submitted to:
Postal Address:
Department of Transport
Private Bag X193
Pretoria
0001
Hand Delivery:
Department of Transport
159 Forum Building
Corner Struben and Bosman Street
Pretoria
Applicants must submit the new Z83 form and a comprehensive CV and quote the correct DOT/WIL/2026 reference number.
Enquiries: Ms Maria Mabitsela – 012 309 3383 or Ms Stephlyn Groep – 012 309 3737.
Applications close on 09 October 2026.