The Centre for Public Service Innovation (CPSI) invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for the Internship Programme 2026 / 2027 in Pretoria.
Internship Application Closing Date: 05 October 2026 at 23:59
Internship Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Internship Duration: 24 months
Salary: R98 097 per annum
About the CPSI Internship Programme
The Centre for Public Service Innovation (CPSI) is offering graduate internship opportunities as part of its commitment to youth skills development.
The programme provides graduates with an opportunity to gain practical workplace experience that complements their studies and assists them in developing professional skills.
Applicants who have previously participated in an internship programme in any Government Department will not be considered.
Intern: Internal Audit
Reference Number: 0003/2026
Contract: 24 months
Salary: R98 097 per annum
Location: Pretoria
Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Senior Certificate/Grade 12.
- Recognised National Diploma or Degree at NQF Level 6/7 in Internal Audit.
- Be unemployed.
Membership of the Siyakhula Student Membership Programme/Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa (IIASA) will be an added advantage.
Duties
The successful Internal Audit Intern will gain exposure to:
- Development of internal audit plans.
- Planning of audit projects.
- Execution of audit engagements.
- Preparation of audit reports.
- Supporting audit committees.
- Following up on audit findings.
- Professional development activities for internal auditors.
Candidates should possess computer literacy, office-management abilities, interpersonal and teamwork skills, good written and verbal communication, client orientation and an understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality.
Enquiries: James Agenbag – 012 336 1420
Intern: Legal Services
Reference Number: 0004/2026
Contract: 24 months
Salary: R98 097 per annum
Location: Pretoria
Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Senior Certificate/Grade 12.
- Recognised Law Degree at NQF Level 7.
- Be unemployed.
Practical Legal Training will be an added advantage.
Duties
The successful Legal Services Intern will gain practical exposure to:
- Drafting legal opinions.
- Litigation matters.
- Contracts and service-level agreements.
- Drafting, processing and interpreting legislation relating to public administration.
- Providing support on legislative matters.
- Supporting work relating to the Public Administration Management Amendment Act, Public Service Act and Regulations.
- Assisting with drafting regulations.
- Supporting legislative reform processes.
- Assisting with determinations, directives and related legal documentation.
Applicants should demonstrate good computer, interpersonal, teamwork, communication and office-management skills. Candidates should also demonstrate integrity, professionalism, client orientation and an ability to maintain confidential information.
Enquiries: Peter Mashala – 012 336 1000 / 1176
Selection Process
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to provide certified documents on or before the interview following communication from Human Resources.
Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to:
- A practical exercise.
- Integrity and ethical-conduct assessment.
- Criminal-record checks.
- Citizenship or permanent-residency verification.
- Financial-record checks.
- Qualification and study verification.
- Reference checks.
Applicants with foreign qualifications, including O and A Level certificates, are responsible for having their qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Applicants who have not been contacted within three months after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the CPSI eRecruitment system.
Click here to apply for CPSI Internships 2026 / 2027
Applicants do not need to upload a completed and signed Z83 form. The required Z83 information will be captured through the online recruitment system, after which the system will generate the form.
Applicants must ensure that all required information is uploaded and completed, as incomplete applications may be disqualified.
Email, hand-delivered, posted or couriered applications will not be accepted.
Applications must be submitted by 05 October 2026 at 23:59. Late applications will not be considered.