Department of Cooperative Governance: Internships 2025 / 2026

The Department of Cooperative Governance (DCoG) invites unemployed graduates to apply for the Internship Programme 2025 / 2026. This 12-month fixed-term programme offers workplace training across various disciplines, helping graduates gain valuable skills and exposure in the public service environment.

Closing Date: 10 October 2025
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
Duration: 12 Months

Available Internship Opportunities

Internship: Corporate Branding and Communication

Reference No: HRD/2025/1

National Diploma/Degree in Graphic Design and Communication, Marketing, or equivalent
📧 Apply: Recruitment06@cogta.gov.za

Internship: Human Capital Management

Reference No: HRD/2025/2

National Diploma/Degree in HR Management, Industrial Psychology, Social Sciences, Public Administration (Personnel Practices) or equivalent
📧 Apply: Recruitment07@cogta.gov.za

Internship: Information Technology

Reference No: HRD/2025/3

National Diploma/Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Informatics, or equivalent
📧 Apply: Recruitment08@cogta.gov.za

Internship: Legal Services

Reference No: HRD/2025/4

LLB (NQF Level 8 as recognised by SAQA)
📧 Apply: Recruitment09@cogta.gov.za

Internship: Facilities and Security Management

Reference No: HRD/2025/5

National Diploma in Security Management OR
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences (with Psychology, Social or Criminology), plus valid driver’s licence
📧 Apply: Recruitment10@cogta.gov.za

Internship: Community Work Programme (CWP)

Reference No: HRD/2025/6

National Diploma/Degree in Public Administration, Public Management or equivalent
📧 Apply: Recruitment11@cogta.gov.za

Internship: CWP Partnerships, Training and Special Projects

Reference No: HRD/2025/7

National Diploma/Degree in Business Management, Project Management (Contract Management) or equivalent
📧 Apply: Recruitment12@cogta.gov.za

Internship: CWP Financial Coordination

Reference No: HRD/2025/8

National Diploma/Degree in Financial Management, Accounting or equivalent
📧 Apply: Recruitment13@cogta.gov.za

Internship: Supply Chain Management

Reference No: HRD/2025/9

National Diploma/Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or equivalent
📧 Apply: Recruitment14@cogta.gov.za

Internship: Internal Control

Reference No: HRD/2025/10

National Diploma/Degree in Accounting or equivalent
📧 Apply: Recruitment15@cogta.gov.za

Internship: Disaster Risk Reduction and Capacity Development

Reference No: HRD/2025/11

National Diploma/Degree in Disaster Management or equivalent (Disaster Risk Reduction)
📧 Apply: Recruitment16@cogta.gov.za

Internship: Disaster Preparedness, Response & Recovery Coordination

Reference No: HRD/2025/12

National Diploma/Degree in Disaster Management or equivalent (Disaster Risk Reduction)
📧 Apply: Recruitment17@cogta.gov.za

Internship: Strategic and Executive Support

Reference No: HRD/2025/13

National Diploma/Degree in Public Management, Public Administration or equivalent
📧 Apply: Recruitment18@cogta.gov.za

Internship: Internal Audit and Risk Management

Reference No: HRD/2025/14

National Diploma/Degree in Internal Audit, Risk Management or equivalent
📧 Apply: Recruitment19@cogta.gov.za

Internship: Local Government Operations & Support (DDG’s Office)

Reference No: HRD/2025/15

National Diploma/Degree in Administration or equivalent
📧 Apply: Recruitment20@cogta.gov.za

Internship: Local Government Operations & Support (Gauteng & Free State)

Reference No: HRD/2025/16

National Diploma/Degree in Public Administration, Development Studies or equivalent
📧 Apply: Recruitment21@cogta.gov.za

Internship: Local Government Operations & Support (Limpopo & Mpumalanga)

Reference No: HRD/2025/17

National Diploma/Degree in Public Administration, Development Studies or equivalent
📧 Apply: Recruitment22@cogta.gov.za

Internship: Local Government Operations & Support (Western Cape & Eastern Cape)

Reference No: HRD/2025/18

National Diploma/Degree in Public Administration, Development Studies or equivalent
📧 Apply: Recruitment23@cogta.gov.za

Internship: Municipal Powers & Functions and Interventions Support

Reference No: HRD/2025/19

National Diploma/Degree in Public Administration, Management or equivalent
📧 Apply: Recruitment24@cogta.gov.za

Internship: Knowledge Management, Monitoring & Reporting Systems

Reference No: HRD/2025/20

National Diploma/Degree in Development Studies, Knowledge Management, Information Systems or equivalent
📧 Apply: Recruitment25@cogta.gov.za

Internship: Policy Governance and Administration (DDG’s Office)

Reference No: HRD/2025/21

National Diploma/Degree in Administration or equivalent
📧 Apply: Recruitment26@cogta.gov.za

Internship: Municipal Capacity Development

Reference No: HRD/2025/22

National Diploma/Degree in Human Resource Development, Public Administration or equivalent
📧 Apply: Recruitment27@cogta.gov.za

Application Process

Complete a Z83 form (Download Here)
Attach a recently updated CV only
Indicate the Reference Number, Position, and Area/Centre on the application form and email subject line

Only shortlisted candidates will need to submit certified copies of ID, qualifications, and academic records.

Important Notes

Applicants must be unemployed graduates who have not previously served as interns or contract workers in the Public Service/Private Sector.
Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.