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National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) TVET & Graduate Internships 2026

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The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) invites South African unemployed learners and graduates to apply for its TVET Placement & Internship Programme (24 months) for 2026–2028.

Internship Application Closing Date: 03 November 2025
Stipend: From R6 659.25 to R7 142.00 per month (aligned to DPSA developmental programmes)

Preference is given to persons with disabilities. This once-off placement provides structured workplace experience aligned to higher education/TVET qualification requirements.


Application Method: Email (per centre/post) using latest Z83 + CV (supporting docs for shortlisted only)
Official Circular: PSV Circular 38 of 2025 – Annexure J (NPA)

What this Programme Offers

  • Duration: 24 months (2026–2028)
  • Type: Internship/TVET placement (once-off; prior participants not eligible)
  • Locations: NPA Head Office (Pretoria) and DPP regional offices nationwide
  • Compliance: Fingerprints, social media verification for shortlisted candidates

Who Should Apply (Generic Requirements)

  • South African citizen with no criminal convictions/cases pending
  • Unemployed and never participated in this programme before
  • Residing in the province where the placement is advertised
  • Apply to only one (1) centre (multiple-centre applications will be disqualified)
  • Applications via email only (to the specified Recruitment Response address for each post)
  • Use the latest Z83 form (download from www.dpsa.gov.za) + comprehensive CV
    • Only shortlisted candidates submit certified copies of qualifications/other docs

Stipends

  • Degree/Diploma level internships (NQF6+): R7 142.00 p/m
  • TVET N6/NC(V)/Matric placements (as specified): R6 659.25 p/m

Posts & Reference Numbers (Email Where to Apply)

🔎 Tip: Apply to one centre only. Use the exact REF in your subject line and email the correct address.

Intern: Information Technology – 17 Posts – R7 142 p/m

Information System Management
Centres & Emails (use the relevant REF in subject):

Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree / 3-year National Diploma (NQF6) in IT, Desktop/Technical/App Support, Communication Networks or related.

Intern: Public Management – 2 Posts – R7 142 p/m

Office for Ethics & Accountability – Pretoria (Head Office) Ref: OEAPUBA

Intern: Industrial Psychology – 1 Post – R7 142 p/m

Organisational Development – Pretoria (Head Office) Ref: IPSYOD

Intern: Security Management – 3 Posts – R7 142 p/m

Security & Risk Management – Pretoria (Head Office) Ref: SRM

  • Email: srm@npa.gov.za
    Minimum: Degree/Diploma in Security Management / Social Science or related.

Intern: Strategy Management – 4 Posts – R7 142 p/m

Strategy Management Office – Pretoria (Head Office) Ref: SMOHQ

  • Email: smohq@npa.gov.za
    Minimum: Degree/Diploma in Business Management, Public Admin, Finance, Internal Audit, Commerce, Statistics, Development Studies or related.

DPP: Grahamstown (Makhanda)

  • Intern: Accounting / Business Management – 2 Posts – R7 142 p/m Ref: GRHM
    Email: grhm@npa.gov.za | Min: Degree/Diploma in Accounting/Logistics/Business Mgt/Admin
  • Intern: Human Resources Management – 1 Post – R7 142 p/m Ref: HRMG
    Email: hrmg@npa.gov.za | Min: Degree/Diploma in HRM

DPP: Limpopo (Polokwane)

  • Intern: Archives – 1 Post – R7 142 p/m Ref: ARCPLK
    Email: arcplk@npa.gov.za | Min: Degree/Diploma in Archives & Records Mgt
  • Intern: Human Resources Management – 1 Post – R6 659.25 p/m Ref: HRMPLK
    Email: hrmplk@npa.gov.za | Min: Matric + N6 HRM
  • Intern: Finance – 1 Post – R6 659.25 p/m Ref: PLKFIN
    Email: plkfin@npa.gov.za | Min: Matric + N6 Finance

Employee Relations – Pretoria (Head Office)

  • Intern: Labour Relations – 2 Posts – R7 142 p/m Ref: LABR
    Email: labr@npa.gov.za | Min: Degree/Diploma in Labour Relations/LLB or related

HR Transformation – Pretoria (Head Office)

  • Intern: Transformation – 1 Post – R7 142 p/m Ref: HRTHQ
    Email: hrthq@npa.gov.za | Min: Degree in Social Work

DPP: Cape Town

  • Intern: Public Administration – 1 Post – R7 142 p/m Ref: CTNPUBA
    Email: ctnpuba@npa.gov.za | Min: Degree in Public Administration
  • Intern: Finance – 1 Post – R6 659.25 p/m Ref: FINCTN
    Email: finctn@npa.gov.za | Min: Matric + N6 Finance
  • Intern: Human Resources – 2 Posts – R6 659.25 p/m Ref: CTNHRM
    Email: ctnhrm@npa.gov.za | Min: Matric + N6 HRM

DPP: Pietermaritzburg

DPP: Mpumalanga (Nelspruit)

  • Intern: Human Resources – 1 Post – R6 659.25 p/m Ref: HRMP
    Email: hrmp@npa.gov.za | Min: Matric + N6 HRM
  • Intern: Finance – 1 Post – R6 659.25 p/m Ref: FINMP
    Email: finmp@npa.gov.za | Min: Matric + N6 Finance

SOCA (Sexual Offences & Community Affairs)

  • Cape Town – Public Administration – 2 Posts – R6 659.25 p/m Ref: CTNSOCA
    Email: ctnsoca@npa.gov.za
  • Head Office (Pretoria) – Public Administration – 2 Posts – R6 659.25 p/m Ref: SOCAHQ
    Email: socahq@npa.gov.za

Legal Affairs Division – Pretoria (Head Office)

  • Intern: Public Administration – 2 Posts – R6 659.25 p/m Ref: LADHQ
    Email: ladhq@npa.gov.za

DPP: Mmabatho

  • Intern: Human Resources Management – 2 Posts – R6 659.25 p/m Ref: HRMMBT
    Email: hrmmbt@npa.gov.za
  • Intern: Finance – 2 Posts – R6 659.25 p/m Ref: FINMBT
    Email: finmbt@npa.gov.za

DPP: Pretoria

  • Intern: Human Resources – 1 Post – R6 659.25 p/m Ref: HRMPTA
    Email: hrmpta@npa.gov.za
  • Intern: Public Administration – 1 Post – R6 659.25 p/m Ref: PAPTA
    Email: papta@npa.gov.za

Fleet Management – Pretoria (Head Office)

  • Intern: Public Administration – 1 Post – R6 659.25 p/m Ref: FLMHQ
    Email: flmhq@npa.gov.za

National Prosecuting Services – Pretoria (Head Office)

  • Intern: Public Administration – 3 Posts – R6 659.25 p/m Ref: NPSHQ
    Email: npshq@npa.gov.za

Asset Forfeiture Unit

  • Head Office (Pretoria) – Public Administration – 1 Post – R6 659.25 p/m Ref: AFUHQ
    Email: afuhq@npa.gov.za
  • Pretoria – Public Administration – 2 Posts – R6 659.25 p/m Ref: AFUPTA
    Email: afupta@npa.gov.a (use “.gov.za” if delivery fails)

DPP: Bloemfontein

  • Intern: Finance – 2 Posts – R6 659.25 p/m Ref: BFNFIN
    Email: bfnfin@npa.gov.za
  • Intern: Human Resources Management – 2 Posts – R6 659.25 p/m Ref: BFNHRM
    Email: bfnhrm@npa.gov.za

DPP: Mthatha

  • Intern: Human Resources – 2 Posts – R6 659.25 p/m Ref: HRMMTHA
    Email: hrmmtha@npa.gov.za

DPP: Johannesburg

  • Intern: Public Administration – 2 Posts – R6 659.25 p/m Ref: JHBPUBA
    Email: jhbpuba@npa.gov.za
  • Intern: Finance – 2 Posts – R6 659.25 p/m Ref: JHBFIN
    Email: jhbfin@npa.gov.za

Intern: System Development / Software Engineering – 3 Posts – R7 142 p/m

Information System Management – Pretoria (Head Office) – Ref: ISMHQ

  • Email: ismhq@npa.gov.za
    Minimum: Degree/Diploma (NQF6) in ICT/IT (Systems Development/Software Engineering)

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

  1. Download & complete the latest Z83 (www.dpsa.gov.za) and prepare a comprehensive CV.
  2. Choose ONE post and ONE centre only.
  3. Email your application to the correct address listed above with:
    • Subject line: Post Title – REF – Centre (Your Name & Surname)
    • Attachments: Z83 + CV (PDF).
    • Only shortlisted candidates will later submit certified copies of ID/qualifications.
  4. Ensure your application reaches the NPA by 03 November 2025. The NPA isn’t liable for server delays.

Click here to open the official DPSA circular (Annexure J) for full details
https://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/documents/vacancies/2025/PSV%20CIRCULAR%2038%20OF%202025.pdf

Important Notes & Contact Rules

  • Applications sent any other way than the stated email will be invalid.
  • Do not contact the NPA immediately after emailing. If you do not receive an acknowledgement within one week after the closing date, then contact the enquiries person listed in the advert.
  • If no feedback within 6 months after closing, consider your application unsuccessful.
  • Fingerprints will be taken on interview day.
  • Resettlement costs will not be paid by the NPA.

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Apply for the NPA TVET Placement & Internship Programme 2026–2028 (24 months). Stipends from R6 659.25–R7 142 p/m. Closing date 03 Nov 2025. Posts across SA (IT, HR, Finance, Public Admin, Strategy, Security, OD, SOCA, AFU & more). PDF + email addresses inside.

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