The Gauteng Office of the Premier has announced its Graduate Internship Programme for 2025, offering unemployed South African graduates an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a government institution. This programme aims to equip young professionals with valuable skills and workplace exposure in various fields.
If you are a graduate looking for practical experience, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! Below, we provide all the necessary details, including eligibility criteria, available internship positions, and application instructions.
Internship Details
- Closing Date: 28 February 2025
- Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Eligibility:
- Must be a South African citizen
- Unemployed graduates between 18-35 years old
- Should not have participated in any other internship programme within the Republic of South Africa
Available Internship Programmes
The Gauteng Office of the Premier is offering internships across various fields. Candidates must submit their applications online using the provided links for each internship programme. Graduates with the necessary qualifications are encouraged to apply for the opportunities listed below:
| Internship Field | Required Qualifications | How to Apply |
|---|---|---|
| Employee Health and Wellness | Human Resources, Psychology, Industrial Psychology, Social Work | Apply Online for the Internship: Employee Health and Wellness |
| Financial Management | Cost & Management Accounting, Financial Management, Accounting, Logistics, Econometrics | Apply Online for the Internship: Financial Management |
| Supply Chain Management | Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Logistics | Apply Online for the Internship: Supply Chain Management |
| Internal Audit and Risk Management | Risk Management, Internal Auditing, External Auditing | Apply Online for the Internship: Internal Audit and Risk Management |
| Human Resources Management | Human Resource Management, Management of Training, Labour Relations, Administration, Public Administration, Organisational Development | Apply Online for the Internship: Human Resources Management |
| Corporate Communications | Marketing, Communications, Media Buying & Planning, Social Science, Website Development | Apply Online for the Internship: Corporate Communications |
| Strategy and Media Liaison | Public Relations Management, Media Studies, Journalism, Communication, Social Science | Apply Online for the Internship: Strategy and Media Liaison |
| Development Communications | Public Relations Management, Communications, Community Development, Events Management | Apply Online for the Internship: Development Communications |
| Branding and Marketing | Marketing Management, Graphic Design, Advertising, Video Graphic Technology/Photography | Apply Online for the Internship: Branding and Marketing |
| Performance Monitoring and Evaluation | Public Administration, Public Management & Governance, Human Sciences, Information Science, Monitoring & Evaluation, Public Policy, Development Studies, Political Sciences, Research, Statistics, Administration | Apply Online for the Internship: Performance Monitoring and Evaluation |
| Occupational Health and Safety | Occupational Health and Safety, Safety Management | Apply Online for the Internship: Occupational Health and Safety |
| Infrastructure Planning | Town & Regional Planning, Project Management, Administration, Developmental Studies | Apply Online for the Internship: Infrustructure Planning |
| Geographical Information System (GIS) | Geographic Information Systems, Geo-Informatics, Geography, Project Management, Administration, Developmental Studies | Apply Online for the Internship: Geographical Information System |
| Delivery Support Unit | Public Administration, Public Management & Governance, Human Sciences, Monitoring & Evaluation, Public Policy, Development Studies, Political Sciences, Administration | Apply Online for the Internship: Delivery Support Unit |
| Stakeholder Management | Public Policy & Research, International Relations, Intergovernmental Relations & Governance, Public Administration, Economics, International Marketing, Social Science, Administration | Apply Online for the Internship: Stakeholder Management |
| Executive Secretariat | Public Policy & Research, International Relations, Intergovernmental Relations & Governance, Public Administration, Economics, International Marketing, Social Sciences, Administration | Apply Online for the Internship: Executive Secretariat |
| Legal Services | Legal Degree, LLB, B JURIS, BPROC, Bachelor of Law | Apply Online for the Internship: Legal Services |
| Information Systems and Technology | Senior / Higher Certificate (A+ and N+) or Programming, National Diploma, BA Degree, or B Tech in Information Technology or related fields | Apply Online for the Internship: Infomation Systems and Technology |
| Strategic Operational Support | Public Management, Administration, Social Sciences with Monitoring & Evaluation, Auditing | Apply Online for the Internship: Startegic Operational Support |
| Service Delivery | Public Management & Governance, Public Management, Political Studies, Administration, Data Science, Analytics, IT, Business Administration Management, Social Sciences, Marketing, Computer Sciences | Apply Online for the Internship: Service Delivery |
| Integrity Management | Public Management & Governance, Public Management, Political Studies, Administration | Apply Online for the Internship: Integrity Management |
| Forensic Unit | Risk Management, Internal Auditing, External Auditing | Apply Online for the Internship: Integrity Management |
| Transversal HR | Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Public Management | Apply Online for the Internship: Transversal HR |
| Change Management | Public Management & Governance, Public Management, Political Studies, Administration | Apply Online for the Internship: Change Management |
| Transformation Unit | Social Sciences, Events Management, Research | Apply Online for the Internship: Transformation Unit |
| Administration | Business Administration, Business Management, Office Management, Administration | Apply Online for the Internship: Administration |
| Research and Policy Development | Public Administration, Public Management & Governance, Human Sciences, Monitoring & Evaluation, Public Policy, Development Studies, Political Sciences, Administration | Apply Online for the Internship: Research and Policy Development |
| Human Resource Planning and Transformation | Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Industrial Psychology, Social Sciences / Psychology | Apply Online for the Internship: Human Resource Planning and Transformation |
| Labour Relations | Human Resource Management, Labour Relations, Administration, Public Administration | Apply Online for the Internship: Labour Relations |
This internship programme provides an excellent opportunity for unemployed graduates to gain valuable work experience in a government institution. If you meet the eligibility criteria, don’t miss out on this career-enhancing opportunity.
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