Several government departments and municipalities are currently offering internship opportunities for unemployed South African graduates. If you’re looking to gain valuable workplace experience, now is the time to apply.
Most of these opportunities close on 18–19 September 2025, so don’t miss your chance.
1. South African Police Service (SAPS) Internships 2025 / 2026
The South African Police Service (SAPS) is inviting applications for its Graduate Recruitment Scheme 2025 / 2026, offering 12 months of structured workplace training.
- Closing Date: 18 September 2025
- Locations: All provinces (EC, FS, GP, KZN, LP, MP, NC, NW, WC)
- Stipend: Determined by Divisional Commissioner: Human Resource Development
Click here to apply for SAPS Internships 2025 / 2026
2. eThekwini Municipality: SAICA Graduate Traineeships 2025 / 2026
The eThekwini Municipality in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, is offering SAICA Graduate Traineeships for students in accounting and finance.
- Closing Date: 19 September 2025
- Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Click here to apply for eThekwini SAICA Graduate Traineeships 2025 / 2026
3. Chris Hani District Municipality Internships 2025
The Chris Hani District Municipality is recruiting unemployed graduates for the Rural Roads Asset Management Systems (RRAMS) Internship Programme.
- Closing Date: 19 September 2025
- Location: Komani, Eastern Cape
Click here to apply for Chris Hani District Municipality Internships 2025
4. Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) Graduate Internships 2025 – 2027
The IPID is offering a 24-month Graduate Internship Programme at its Pretoria office.
- Closing Date: 19 September 2025
- Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Click here to apply for IPID Graduate Internships 2025 – 2027
5. Waterberg District Municipality Financial Management Internships 2025
The Waterberg District Municipality in Modimolle, Limpopo, is inviting applications for its Municipal Finance Management Internship Programme (MFMIP).
- Closing Date: 19 September 2025
- Location: Modimolle, Limpopo
- Stipend: R100 000 per annum (all-inclusive)
- Duration: 36 months (fixed-term contract)
Click here to apply for Waterberg District Municipality Financial Management Internships 2025
Final Thoughts
These internship programmes provide unemployed graduates with a pathway to gain practical work experience and improve their employability. With deadlines fast approaching, applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before 19 September 2025.