The Government Printing Works (GPW) invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for 45 Graduate Internship Programme opportunities for the 2027 / 2029 financial year.
Internship Application Closing Date: 19 October 2026 at 16:00 for hand-delivered applications and 23:59 for online applications
Internship Location: Pretoria, Gauteng and East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Internship Stipend: R8 174.75 per month
About the Government Printing Works Graduate Internship Programme
The Government Printing Works is offering a 24-month Graduate Internship Programme aimed at providing unemployed graduates with practical workplace experience and exposure relevant to their qualifications.
Applicants must be unemployed South African citizens and must not have previously participated in an internship programme. Failure to disclose previous participation may result in termination of the internship contract.
Available Government Printing Works Internships
The following internship opportunities are available:
| Internship | Ref No. | Posts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strategic Sourcing | GPW2026/01 | X2 | Degree in Supply Chain Management / Logistics Management |
| Contract Management | GPW2026/02 | X2 | Degree in SCM / Procurement |
| Financial Services | GPW2026/03 | X4 | National Diploma / Degree in Financial Accounting |
| Asset and Inventory Management | GPW2026/04 | X1 | Supply Chain Management / Logistics Management / Accounting Management |
| Facilities Management | GPW2026/05 | X2 | Public Administration / Public Management / Facilities-related qualification |
| Contracts and Litigation | GPW2026/06 | X1 | LLB / Paralegal |
| Enterprise Risk Management | GPW2026/07 | X1 | Risk Management / Law / Business Management / Finance / Commerce |
| Internal Audit | GPW2026/08 | X1 | Internal Auditing / Accounting Science |
| Office of the CEO | GPW2026/09 | X1 | Public Management / Public Administration / Office Management / Business Management |
| Office of the GM: Corporate Services | GPW2026/10 | X1 | Office Management and Technology |
| Office of the GM: Operations | GPW2026/11 | X1 | Public Management / Public Administration / Office Management and Technology / Operations Management |
| Communications | GPW2026/12 | X1 | Communication / Marketing / Media Studies |
| E-Gazette Contact Centre | GPW2026/13 | X1 | Contact Centre Management or related qualification |
| Demand Planning | GPW2026/14 | X1 | Logistics / Supply Chain Management |
| Operations Planning | GPW2026/15 | X1 | Operations Management / Production / Project Management |
| Sales – Regional Warehouse East London | GPW2026/16 | X2 | Operations Management / Logistics / Supply Chain Management / Business Management / Public Administration |
| Digitalization | GPW2026/17 | X1 | IT / Software Programming / Computer Systems / Engineering / Printing / Technology Management |
| Technical Technology Support: Quality, Health and Safety | GPW2026/18 | X1 | Quality Management / Operations Management / Engineering / Printing |
| Technical Technology Support: Technology Planning | GPW2026/19 | X1 | Industrial / Chemical Engineering |
| Rubber Stamps | GPW2026/20 | X1 | Graphic Design / Desktop Publishing |
| Security Management | GPW2026/21 | X1 | Security Management |
| Integrity Management and Investigations | GPW2026/22 | X1 | Investigation / Policing / Law / Social Sciences |
| Strategy Planning and Monitoring | GPW2026/23 | X2 | Public Administration / Public Management / Business Management |
| Enterprise Portfolio Management Office | GPW2026/24 | X1 | ICT / Project Management |
| Knowledge Management | GPW2026/25 | X1 | Information Science / Information Management / Records Management |
| ID and Passport Factory | GPW2026/26 | X1 | Industrial Engineering / Mechatronic Engineering |
| Paper Stores Central | GPW2026/27 | X1 | Supply Chain Management / Logistics Management |
| Equipment Maintenance | GPW2026/28 | X1 | Industrial Engineering / Mechanical Engineering |
| Service Maintenance | GPW2026/29 | X1 | Electrical Engineering – Heavy Current |
| Employee Benefits and Administration | GPW2026/30 | X1 | Human Resources Management / Public Administration |
| Talent Management | GPW2026/31 | X1 | Human Resource Development / Management of Training / Human Resources Management |
| Performance Management & Development System | GPW2026/32 | X1 | Human Resource Development / Management of Training / Human Resources Management |
| Organisational Development and Change Management | GPW2026/33 | X1 | Work-study / Operations Management / Management Services / Production Management / Industrial Psychology |
| Recruitment and Selection | GPW2026/34 | X1 | Human Resource Management |
| Labour Relations | GPW2026/35 | X1 | Labour Relations / Labour Law |
| Employee Health and Wellness | GPW2026/36 | X1 | Social Work / Psychology |
| Occupational Health and Safety | GPW2026/37 | X1 | Safety Management / OHS-related qualification |
All internships offer a stipend of R8 174.75 per month. Most positions are based in Pretoria, while the Sales – Regional Warehouse opportunities are based in East London.
Duties and Responsibilities
Successful interns will receive structured workplace training and experience related to their area of study.
Interns will be expected to:
- Participate in workplace activities.
- Assist with departmental projects.
- Participate in capacity-building initiatives.
- Gain practical experience relevant to their qualifications.
- Work under the supervision of experienced professionals.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Be unemployed.
- Have the relevant qualification required for the internship applied for.
- Not have previously participated in an internship programme.
- Submit a separate application for each internship position they wish to apply for.
- Use the correct internship title and reference number.
Applicants with foreign qualifications are responsible for obtaining an evaluation from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
Documents Required
Applicants are required to submit:
- A completed and signed new Z83 Application Form.
- A copy of their CV.
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other supporting documents before or on the day of the interview.
For email applications, applicants should attach only the CV and completed Z83 form. The email attachment size must not exceed 2MB.
Pictures, snapshots, ZIP files, IMG files and JPEG documents will not be accepted.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply online/email through the individual application link provided for each internship in the official advert, or submit applications by hand.
Each internship uses a separate application link ranging from Grad2601 to Grad2637, depending on the position.
Click here to apply for Government Printing Works Internships 2027 / 2029
Applicants applying by email must:
- Use the application link associated with the specific internship.
- Quote the correct job title and reference number in the email subject line.
- Attach only the completed Z83 form and CV.
- Ensure the email does not exceed 2MB.
Applicants may alternatively hand deliver their applications to:
Government Printing Works
389 Sophie De Bruyn Street
Pretoria
Gauteng
South Africa
Applications sent by fax will not be accepted.
Closing Date: 19 October 2026 at 16:00 for hand-delivered applications and 23:59 for online applications.
Enquiries
For internship enquiries, contact:
Mr K. Molaba / Ms M. Molebale
Human Resources Development
Telephone: (012) 764 3931 / (012) 748 6294
Important Information
Applicants must submit a separate Z83 application for every position they apply for.
Applications submitted on the old Z83 form will not be considered.
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks as part of the recruitment process.
If applicants have not received a response within three months after the closing date, they should regard their application as unsuccessful.