The South African Council for Educators (SACE) invites unemployed South African graduates and students requiring experiential training to apply for the Internship Programme 2026.
Internship Application Closing Date: 07 July 2026
Internship Location: Centurion and various SACE provincial offices, South Africa
About the SACE Internship Programme 2026
The South African Council for Educators (SACE) is looking for committed graduates who have completed their studies at institutions of higher learning, as well as students who require experiential training to obtain their qualifications.
The internship programme will run for a period of 18 months. Successful applicants will be required to sign a contract with SACE for the duration of the internship.
Applicants must be unemployed, South African citizens, 35 years of age or younger, and must not have previously participated in an internship programme.
Internship Stipend
Successful interns will receive a monthly stipend according to their NQF level:
- NQF Level 6: R5 000 per month
- NQF Level 7: R6 500 per month
- NQF Level 8: R7 500 per month
Available Internship Opportunities
SACE has advertised the following internship opportunities:
1. Communication Intern
Location: SACE Head Office, Centurion
Reference Number: COMMS001
Number of Interns: 01
Requirements:
- Matric
- Bachelor’s degree in Digital Communications, Media Studies, Communications, Journalism or Public Relations
- NQF Level 7 with 360 or 480 credits
2. SACE Registration Interns
Limpopo Office
Location: SACE Limpopo Office
Reference Number: REG/LIM002
Number of Interns: 02
KwaZulu-Natal Office
Location: SACE KZN Office
Reference Number: REG/KZN002
Number of Interns: 02
Eastern Cape Office
Location: SACE Eastern Cape Office
Reference Number: REG/EC002
Number of Interns: 02
Free State Office
Location: SACE Free State Office
Reference Number: REG/FS002
Number of Interns: 02
Head Office
Location: SACE Head Office, Centurion
Reference Number: REG/HO002
Number of Interns: 02
Requirements for Registration Interns:
- Matric
- Bachelor of Administration
- Diploma in Management Assistant
- Office Management
- Public Management
- NQF Level 6 with 360 credits
3. Legal and Ethics Interns
Location: SACE Head Office, Centurion
Reference Number: LEGAL0003
Number of Interns: 02
Requirements:
- Matric
- Bachelor of Law
- BA Law
- LLB
- NQF Level 8 with 480 credits
- Diploma in Paralegal with NQF Level 7 and 360 credits
4.1 Finance Revenue Intern
Location: SACE Head Office, Centurion
Reference Number: FINREV0004
Number of Interns: 01
Requirements:
- Matric
- Diploma or Degree in Accounting
- NQF Level 6 with 240 credits or NQF Level 7 with 360 credits
4.2 Finance Bookkeeping Intern
Location: SACE Head Office, Centurion
Reference Number: BOOK0005
Number of Interns: 01
Requirements:
- Matric
- Diploma or Degree in Accounting
- NQF Level 6 with 240 credits or NQF Level 7 with 360 credits
4.3 Finance SCM Interns
Location: SACE Head Office, Centurion
Reference Number: FINSCM0004
Number of Interns: 02
Requirements:
- Diploma in Supply Chain
- Diploma in Logistics
- NQF Level 6 with 260 credits
5. Human Resource Intern
Location: SACE Head Office, Centurion
Reference Number: HR0005
Number of Interns: 01
Requirements:
- Matric
- Diploma in Human Resource Management
- Degree in Human Resource Management
- Labour Relations
- Training and Development
- NQF Level 6 with 360 credits or NQF Level 7 with 360 credits
6. PMERR Interns
Location: SACE Head Office, Centurion
Reference Number: PMERR0006
Number of Interns: 02
Requirements:
- Matric
- Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in one of the following fields:
- Developmental Studies
- Developmental Planning
- Public Administration
- Operations Management
- Public Management
- NQF Level 7 with 360 credits or NQF Level 6 with 240 credits
7. Internal Audit Intern
Location: SACE Head Office, Centurion
Reference Number: INTAUD007
Number of Interns: 01
Requirements:
- Matric
- Diploma or Degree in Internal Auditing
- Risk Management
- NQF Level 6 with 360 credits or NQF Level 7 with 360 credits
8. ICT Intern
Location: SACE Head Office, Centurion
Reference Number: ICT008
Number of Interns: 01
Requirements:
- Matric
- Diploma in Information Technology
- Degree in Information Technology
- NQF Level 6 with 360 credits or NQF Level 7 with 360 credits
9. Professional Development Interns
Location: SACE Head Office, Centurion
Reference Number: PD009
Number of Interns: 02
Requirements:
- Matric
- Bachelor of Administration
- Diploma in Management Assistant
- Office Management
- Public Management
- NQF Level 6 with 360 credits
General Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Must be South African citizens
- Must be unemployed
- Must be 35 years of age or younger
- Must have completed studies at an institution of higher learning or require experiential training
- Must not have previously participated in an internship programme
- Must be willing to sign an 18-month internship contract with SACE
Employment Equity
The posts are declared Employment Equity posts, and all designated people are encouraged to apply.
The SACE Employment Equity Policy will apply.
Documents Required
Applicants must submit the following documents:
- Completed SACE Employment Application Form
- Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae
- Certified copy of ID
- Certified copies of qualifications
All copies must be certified and must not be older than 6 months.
The SACE Employment Application Form can be obtained from the SACE website.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted by email, hand delivery or courier.
Email applications must be sent to:
Applicants must use the reference number of the position they are applying for in the email subject line.
Click here to apply for SACE Internship Programme 2026
Hand Delivery or Courier Address
Applications can also be hand delivered or couriered to:
Human Resource Unit
SACE Building, Block 1
240 Crossway Park Offices
Corner Jean Avenue
Centurion
Enquiries
For enquiries, applicants may contact:
Mary Chauke: 012 663 0429
Motsatsi Makgoba: 012 663 0423
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is 07 July 2026.
Late and incomplete applications will not be considered. If you are not contacted within 3 months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.