The Limpopo Department of Education invites suitably qualified unemployed South African graduates residing in Limpopo Province to apply for 312 Internship Programme opportunities for 2027–2029.
The programme will run for 24 months and is intended to provide eligible graduates with structured workplace experience and practical exposure related to their fields of study.
Successful candidates will receive a monthly stipend of R6,925.75.
Internship Programme: Limpopo Department of Education Internship Programme 2027/2029
Number of Posts: 312
Internship Duration: 24 months
Internship Stipend: R6,925.75 per month
Internship Location: Head Office, District Offices and Circuits across Limpopo Province, South Africa
The internships cover a wide range of study fields, including Public Administration, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Governance, Legal Services, Records Management, Labour Relations, Infrastructure, Communication, Risk Management, Internal Audit and other disciplines.
About the Limpopo Department of Education Internship Programme
The Limpopo Department of Education is opening its workplace as a training environment for unemployed graduates who need practical workplace experience.
According to the official departmental circular, the internship programme is aimed at providing eligible graduates with structured workplace experience and practical exposure relevant to their fields of study.
Internships are available at the Department’s Head Office, district offices and circuit offices throughout Limpopo Province.
Internship Stipend and Duration
Successful applicants will participate in the programme for 24 months.
The advertised stipend is:
R6,925.75 per month
Candidates should note that an internship provides workplace experience and should not automatically be interpreted as an offer of permanent employment.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must be self-motivated unemployed graduates who have not previously participated in an internship programme.
The general eligibility requirements include:
- A recognised three-year tertiary qualification relevant to the internship being applied for;
- South African citizenship;
- Permanent residence in Limpopo Province;
- Unemployed graduate status;
- Applicants must not have previously participated in an internship programme; and
- Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years old.
Applicants should carefully check the qualification specified for the particular internship reference number before submitting an application.
Preferred Placement Areas
Applicants must indicate their preferred placement within Limpopo Province, where applicable.
The advert identifies the following main placement areas:
- Mopani – Giyani/Tzaneen;
- Vhembe – Thohoyandou/Sibasa;
- Sekhukhune – Lebowakgomo/Burgersfort;
- Capricorn – Polokwane/Lebowakgomo;
- Waterberg – Modimolle/Mogalakwena; and
- Head Office – Polokwane.
Limpopo Department of Education Internship Opportunities Available
The Department is advertising internships across numerous professional and administrative fields.
Below are the major internship categories contained in the official advertisement.
1. Public Administration Internship
Field/Exposure: Public Administration/Office Administration
Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Office Management, Public Administration or Management.
Public Administration opportunities account for a substantial number of placements and are distributed across Head Office, district offices and numerous circuit offices.
At Head Office, placements include areas such as:
- Systematic Evaluation;
- School Sports;
- ECD;
- MST;
- Legal Services;
- Risk Management;
- Integrated Planning Research;
- Integrated Monitoring;
- Library Services;
- GET Intersen;
- Security Management; and
- other administrative areas.
Further Public Administration placements are available across districts and circuits, including Sekhukhune South, Vhembe West, Vhembe East, Sekhukhune East, Mogalakwena, Mopani North, Mopani East, Waterberg, Capricorn South and Capricorn North.
Applicants should use the specific reference corresponding with the placement for which they are applying.
2. Finance Management Internships
Field: Finance Management
Qualification: BCom/Diploma in Financial Accounting, Accounting Science, Finance Management, Cost and Management Accounting or related qualification specified in the advert.
Finance Management internships are available at:
- Head Office;
- Sekhukhune East District;
- Sekhukhune South District;
- Mopani East District;
- Mopani West District;
- Vhembe East District;
- Vhembe West District;
- Capricorn North District;
- Capricorn South District;
- Waterberg District; and
- Mogalakwena District.
References run from LDOE 02(A)/2026 to LDOE 02(K)/2026, depending on placement.
3. Human Resource Management Internships
Field: Human Resource Management
Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Human Resource Management.
Placements are advertised at Head Office and district offices across Limpopo.
These include Sekhukhune East, Sekhukhune South, Vhembe West, Vhembe East, Mopani East, Mopani West, Mogalakwena, Waterberg, Capricorn North and Capricorn South.
References are listed under the LDOE 03/2026 series.
4. Human Resource Development & Performance Management System Internships
Field: Human Resource Development & Performance Management System (HRD & PMS)
Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Human Resource Development/Human Resource Management.
Opportunities are available at Head Office and various district offices, including:
- Sekhukhune South;
- Sekhukhune East;
- Mopani East;
- Mopani West;
- Capricorn North;
- Capricorn South;
- Vhembe East;
- Vhembe West;
- Mogalakwena; and
- Waterberg.
These opportunities fall under the LDOE 04/2026 reference series.
5. Wellness Service Internships
Field: Wellness Service
The advert lists relevant qualifications in areas including:
- Social Science;
- Social Work;
- Psychology;
- Environmental Health;
- Occupational Health; and
- Safety.
Placements are distributed between Head Office and district offices.
Applicants should check the LDOE 05/2026 references corresponding to their preferred placement.
6. Curriculum Development Internships
Field: Curriculum Development
Qualification: Honours/Degree/Diploma in Public Administration/Public Management.
Placements are advertised across district offices, including:
- Waterberg;
- Mogalakwena;
- Mopani West;
- Mopani East;
- Capricorn North;
- Capricorn South;
- Sekhukhune East;
- Sekhukhune South;
- Vhembe East; and
- Vhembe West.
These opportunities fall under the LDOE 06/2026 reference series.
7. Information Technology Internships
Field: Information Technology
Qualification: Degree/Diploma in IT, Computer Science, Software Development or Systems Analysis.
IT internship placements are available at:
- Head Office;
- Waterberg District;
- Mogalakwena District;
- Capricorn North District;
- Capricorn South District;
- Mopani West District;
- Mopani East District;
- Vhembe East District;
- Vhembe West District;
- Sekhukhune East District; and
- Sekhukhune South District.
The relevant references fall under LDOE 07/2026.
8. Governance Internships
Field: Governance
Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Education Management, Law and Policy.
Governance opportunities are available at Head Office and district offices, including Mogalakwena, Waterberg, Mopani East, Mopani West, Sekhukhune South, Sekhukhune East, Capricorn North, Capricorn South, Vhembe East and Vhembe West.
References fall under LDOE 08/2026.
9. Legal Services Internship
Field: Legal Services
Qualification: LLB/B.A Law/B Juris/BCom Law.
Placement: Head Office
Reference: LDOE 10(B)/2026
Graduates with the specified law qualifications can consider this opportunity at the Department’s Head Office.
10. Records Management Internships
Field: Records Management
The advert specifies qualifications including an Honours/Degree/Diploma in Records Management, Public Administration or Human Resource Management.
Opportunities are available at Head Office and district offices throughout the province.
References are listed under the LDOE 10/2026 series.
11. Employment Relations Internships
Field: Employment Relations
Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Labour Relations/LLB/Labour Law.
Placements are available at Head Office and district offices including Capricorn North, Capricorn South, Waterberg, Mogalakwena, Mopani East, Mopani West, Sekhukhune East, Sekhukhune South and Vhembe West.
Applicants should check the relevant LDOE 11/2026 reference.
12. Quality Assurance Internships
Field: Quality Assurance
Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Office Assistant/Public Administration.
Placements are advertised in:
- Mogalakwena District;
- Waterberg District;
- Vhembe West District;
- Capricorn North District; and
- Mopani West District.
These opportunities fall under LDOE 12/2026.
13. Infrastructure Internships
Field: Infrastructure
Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Civil/Structural Engineering, Building Science, Quantity Surveying or Quantity Surveying/Architecture as specified in the advert.
Placements are available at:
- Head Office;
- Sekhukhune South District;
- Capricorn North District;
- Capricorn South District;
- Mopani West District; and
- Waterberg District.
These opportunities are advertised under the LDOE 13/2026 series.
14. Management Assistant Internships
Field: Management Assistant
Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Management Assistant, Secretarial or Office Management.
The largest concentration is at Head Office, where seven posts are allocated across areas including:
- Labour Relations;
- Risk Management;
- HRD & PMDS;
- Wellness;
- Strategic Planning;
- Quality Promotion & Standard; and
- other relevant offices.
Additional opportunities are available at district offices.
References fall under the LDOE 14/2026 series.
15. EMIS Internships
Field: Education Management Information Systems (EMIS)
Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Information Technology.
EMIS internship opportunities are available at Head Office and several district offices.
The placements include:
- Head Office;
- Sekhukhune South;
- Mogalakwena;
- Waterberg;
- Capricorn South;
- Capricorn North;
- Vhembe West;
- Vhembe East; and
- Mopani West.
References fall under the LDOE 15/2026 series.
16. Monitoring & Evaluation Internship
Field: Monitoring & Evaluation
The advert specifies a Degree/Diploma in Office Humanities/Social Science/Management/Public Administration/Management.
Placement: Head Office
Reference: LDOE 16/2026
17. Examination and Assessment Internships
Field: Examination and Assessment
Relevant qualifications include Degree/Diploma in Management, Public Administration, Management or Data Capturing as specified in the advertisement.
Opportunities are available at Head Office and district offices throughout Limpopo.
References fall under the LDOE 17/2026 series.
18. Organisational Design & Job Evaluation Internship
Field: Organisational Design & Job Evaluation
Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Operations Management, Management Services or Product Management.
Placement: Head Office
Reference: LDOE 18/2026
19. Knowledge & Information Management Internship
Field: Knowledge & Information Management
Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Information Science/Information Management.
Placement: Head Office
Reference: LDOE 19/2026
20. Internal Control Internship
Field: Internal Control
The advert specifies a Degree/Diploma in Internal Auditing/BCom Accounting/Finance.
Placement: Head Office
Reference: LDOE 20/2024, as printed in the official advertisement.
Applicants should reproduce the reference exactly as it appears in the official circular unless the Department publishes a correction.
21. Scholar Transport Internships
Field: Scholar Transport
Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Internal Auditing/Finance.
Placements are advertised in:
- Vhembe East District;
- Vhembe West District;
- Mogalakwena District; and
- Waterberg District.
References fall under the LDOE 21/2026 series.
22. Communication Internship
Field: Communication
Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Communication, Journalism, Media Studies or Language Practice.
Placement: Head Office
Reference: LDOE 22/2026
23. Telecommunication Internship
Field: Telecommunication
The advertised qualification includes Degree/Diploma in Management Assistant/Call Centre/Public Management.
Placement: Head Office
Reference: LDOE 23/2026
24. Risk Management Internship
Field: Risk Management
Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Forensic Audit and Investigation/Risk Management.
Placement: Head Office
Reference: LDOE 24/2026
25. Security Management Internship
Field: Security Management
Relevant qualifications include Degree/Diploma in Security Management/Risk Management/Investigation/Policing.
Placement: Head Office
Reference: LDOE 25/2026
26. Inclusive Education Internships
Field: Inclusive Education
Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Inclusive Education/Child Care/Public Administration.
Placements include:
- Vhembe West District; and
- Head Office.
References:
- LDOE 26(A)/2026
- LDOE 26(B)/2026
27. Laboratory Assistant Internships
Field: Laboratory Assistant
Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Physical Science/Life Science/BSc.
Placements are advertised at:
- Mopani West – Tivumbeni;
- Vhembe West – Schoemansdal;
- Vhembe West – Makhado;
- Mopani East – Giyani Science Centre;
- Capricorn North – Mastec; and
- Mogalakwena – Mokopane.
These opportunities fall under the LDOE 27/2026 reference series.
Total Number of Internship Posts
The official Limpopo Department of Education circular states:
TOTAL NUMBER OF POSTS: 312
Because individual placements have different reference numbers, applicants should make sure that the reference entered on the Z83 corresponds with the internship and location for which they are applying.
Selection Process and Employment Equity
Shortlisted applicants will be subjected to the Department’s prescribed selection processes.
The Department states that, in advancing its Employment Equity objectives, it will give due consideration to suitably qualified women, youth and persons with disabilities, without compromising the principle of merit.
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to provide certified documents on the day of the interview.
The Department also reserves the right to verify qualifications before making an offer of appointment.
Documents and Application Requirements
Applications must be submitted using the new Z83 application form.
The Z83 can be obtained from government departments or institutions or downloaded from the DPSA website.
Applicants should ensure that:
- Parts A, C and D of the Z83 are completed;
- applicable fields in Part B are completed;
- the relevant internship reference number is entered correctly;
- information supplied is accurate and complete; and
- the application reaches the Department before the deadline.
The Department states that the CV forms an integral extension of the Z83 application.
Applicants remain responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the information supplied.
How to Apply for Limpopo Department of Education Internships 2027/2029
Applicants can submit applications through the Limpopo Provincial Government e-Recruitment platform.
Click here to apply for Limpopo Department of Education Internships 2027/2029
Applicants using the online platform must first register before submitting their applications.
Alternatively, applications may be submitted by post or hand delivery to the appropriate district or Head Office address.
Head Office
Hand delivery:
113 Biccard Street
Polokwane
0700
Office No. H03 – Registry
Postal address:
Private Bag X9489
Polokwane
0700
Vhembe East District
Hand delivery:
Parliamentary Building
Government Offices
Office No. 001 – Registry
Sibasa
0970
Postal address:
Private Bag X2250
Sibasa
0970
Vhembe West District
Hand delivery:
Queeny Mueny Street
Makwarela Government Offices
Registry
Thohoyandou
Postal address:
Private Bag X2250
Sibasa
0970
Mopani East District
Hand delivery:
Giyani Government Complex
Office No. 33
Ground Floor
Giyani
Postal address:
Private Bag X578
Giyani
0826
Mopani West District
Hand delivery:
27 Peace Street
Prospectus Building
Tzaneen
Office No. B5
Postal address:
Private Bag X4032
Tzaneen
0850
Capricorn South District
Hand delivery:
Lebowakgomo Government Complex
Parliament Building
Office No. 263
Postal address:
Private Bag X03
Chueniespoort
0465
Capricorn North District
Hand delivery:
Blaauberg & Yster Street
Ladanna
Polokwane
Office No. A06
Postal address:
Private Bag X9711
Polokwane
0700
Sekhukhune South District
Hand delivery:
Lebowakgomo Government Complex
Parliament Building
Office No. 124
Postal address:
Private Bag X70
Lebowakgomo
0736
Sekhukhune East District
Hand delivery:
Ext 4, Stand No. 2314
Aloe Ridge West
Burgersfort
Office No. 13
Postal address:
Private Bag X9041
Burgersfort
1150
Waterberg District
Hand delivery:
84 Limpopo & Thabo Mbeki Street
NTK Building
Modimolle
Office No. 18, 2nd Floor
Postal address:
Private Bag X1040
Modimolle
0510
Mogalakwena District
Hand delivery:
805 Rufus Seakamela Street
Mokopane
EMPC
Makhwelering
Office No. C12
Postal address:
Private Bag X603
Mahwelereng
0626
Applicants using postal or hand-delivery applications should verify that they are sending the application to the correct office for the placement concerned.
Important Information for Applicants
Only shortlisted applicants will be required to submit certified documents on the day of the interview.
Applicants who do not receive a response within 90 days after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Candidates should also be aware that the Department may verify qualifications before an appointment offer is made.
Most importantly, applicants should not use one reference number for a different internship placement. The advertisement contains numerous references corresponding with specific fields and locations.
Final Checklist Before Applying
Before submitting your application, make sure you:
- meet the 18–35 age requirement;
- are a South African citizen;
- permanently reside in Limpopo Province;
- are currently unemployed;
- have not previously participated in an internship programme;
- hold the required three-year tertiary qualification;
- select an internship relevant to your qualification;
- use the correct reference number;
- complete the prescribed Z83 correctly; and
- submit the application through the correct online, postal or hand-delivery channel.
With 312 internship posts, the Limpopo Department of Education Internship Programme provides opportunities across a broad range of qualifications and locations throughout the province.
Applicants should carefully match their qualification with the advertised field and use the exact reference number associated with their preferred placement.