DHET Graduate Internship & Work Learning Programme 2025/2027

By Kholofelo Modise4 August , 2025Updated:12 March , 2026

The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) offers a range of Graduate Internship and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities through its various branches and regional offices. These positions provide excellent career development prospects for young graduates and students seeking to gain practical experience in the public sector.

Available Graduate Internship & Work Learning Programmes

1. Career Development Services

Position: Graduate Intern
Stipend: R7 860.40 per month
Centre: Pretoria Head Office
Duration: 24-month fixed-term contract
Requirements: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Information Management, Knowledge Management, or Information Science

Position: Graduate Intern & WIL Student
Stipend: R7 860.40 (Graduate Intern), R6 659.40 (WIL Student)
Centre: Pretoria Head Office
Duration: 24-month fixed-term contract
Requirements: National Diploma in Management Assistant/Office Management and Technology, N6 Certificate in Management Assistant

3. TVET Branch – Office of the DDG

Position: WIL Student
Stipend: R7 860.40 per month
Centre: Pretoria Head Office
Duration: 24-month fixed-term contract
Requirements: N6 Certificate in Management Assistant/Public Administration

4. TVET Management and Governance Support

Position: Graduate Intern & WIL Student
Stipend: R7 860.40 (Graduate Intern), R6 659.40 (WIL Student)
Centre: Pretoria Head Office
Duration: 24-month fixed-term contract
Requirements: National Diploma/Degree in Public Administration, Office Administration, Business Administration, or LLB, N6 Certificate in Management Assistant

5. TVET Monitoring and Evaluation

Position: Graduate Intern
Stipend: R7 860.40 per month
Centre: Pretoria Head Office
Duration: 24-month fixed-term contract
Requirements: National Diploma/Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Information Science, Information Management, or Information Systems

6. TVET Curriculum Development Support

Position: Graduate Intern
Stipend: R7 860.40 per month
Centre: Pretoria Head Office
Duration: 24-month fixed-term contract
Requirements: National Diploma/Degree in Public Administration, Public Management, or Management Assistant

7. CD: Programmes and Qualification

Position: Graduate Intern
Stipend: R7 860.40 per month
Centre: Pretoria Head Office
Duration: 24-month fixed-term contract
Requirements: National Diploma in Public Administration or Management Assistant

8. Lecturer Development Support

Position: Graduate Intern & WIL Student
Stipend: R7 860.40 (Graduate Intern), R6 659.40 (WIL Student)
Centre: Pretoria Head Office
Duration: 24-month fixed-term contract
Requirements: National Diploma/Degree in Project Management, Information Technology, or Public Management, N6 Certificate in Management Assistant

9. Regional Offices (Various Locations)

North-West and Mpumalanga Regional Office (Standerton)
Gauteng and Free State TVET Regional Office (Johannesburg Marshall Town)
Kwazulu Natal TVET Regional Office (Pietermaritzburg)
Eastern Cape TVET Regional Office (East London)
Limpopo CET Regional Office (Polokwane)
Free State CET Regional Office (Mangaung)
Mpumalanga CET Regional Office (Mbombela)
North-West and Mpumalanga CET Regional Office (Mafikeng)
Kwazulu Natal CET Regional Office (Pietermaritzburg)
Northern Cape and Western Cape CET Regional Office (Cape Town)

Each of these regional offices offers both Graduate Intern and WIL Student positions. The stipend is typically R7 860.40 per month for Graduate Interns and R6 659.40 per month for WIL Students.

10. CET College Positions

Position: Graduate Intern
Stipend: R7 860.40 per month
Centre: Pretoria Head Office and Regional Offices
Duration: 24-month fixed-term contract
Requirements:
- Institutional Funding: National Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration/Public Policy/Developmental Studies/Economics
- CET College Budget Planning and Management: National Diploma/B-Tech/Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Accounting/Financial Management/Cost and Management Accounting
- CD: ETDA (Partnership & Linkages): National Diploma/Degree in Project Management with Research, Public Management, Financial Management, Office Management
- Institutional Planning Support: National Diploma/Degree in Office Management and Technology/Office Administration/Public Administration
- Management Governance Support: National Diploma/Degree in Public Management/Office Administration
- Office of the DDG: TVET Branch: National Diploma/Degree in Public Management/Public Administration/Project Management/Development Studies/Commerce

11. Private Colleges

Position: Graduate Intern
Stipend: R7 860.40 per month
Centre: Pretoria Head Office
Duration: 24-month fixed-term contract
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Law/LLB

For each position, you can find the contact details of Ms. C. Ndzimela, Ms. N. Ndzantsi, and Ms. N. Khoza listed for further inquiries.

How to Apply

Interested applicants for the DHET Graduate Internship & Work Integrated Learning Programme are required to submit their applications in the following manner:

Submit your application to:
- Postal Address:
  - The Director-General
    Department of Higher Education and Training
    Private Bag: X174
    Pretoria, 0001
    Attention: Training and Development Unit
- Hand Delivery Address:
  - 123 Francis Baard Street (Cnr Sophie De Bruyn and Francis Baard Streets)
    Pretoria, Reception Area
- Email Address:
  - Send your application to: [email protected]
    Ensure to quote the Reference Number provided in the advert when submitting via email.
Closing Date for Applications:
- 29 August 2025 at 15:00 (strict deadline)
Required Documents:
- A completed Z83 form (available on any Public Service Department website)
- A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Important Note:
  - Applicants must clearly state the field of study they are applying for in their application.
  - Only the Z83 form and CV should be submitted-no additional documents required unless otherwise stated in the advert.
Important Application Notes:
- Responsibility: It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure all required documents are submitted by the due date. Incomplete applications or missing documents will not be considered.
- Multiple Applications: If applying for more than one field of study, submit a separate Z83 form and the required documents for each field to the relevant address.
- Eligibility Criteria:
  - Applicants must meet the academic requirements for the field of study as listed in the advert.
  - Applicants should not have previously served as a Graduate Intern or contract worker in the Public Service.
  - Verification: All appointments are subject to the verification of educational qualifications, previous experience, citizenship, reference checks, and security vetting.
  - Foreign Qualifications: Applicants with foreign qualifications must have them evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
Important Disqualifications:
- Late Applications: Applications received after the closing date or submitted via email (outside the email address specified) will not be considered.
- Previous Interns: Applicants who have participated in the DHET internship programme in the past will not be considered.
Communication:
- Due to the large number of responses expected, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further correspondence.

Applicants are encouraged to read and follow these instructions carefully to ensure that their applications are considered.

Also check: Shared Auxiliary Services Internship Programme

The DHET Graduate Internship & Work Integrated Learning Programme offers a unique opportunity for graduates and students to gain valuable experience in the public service sector. These internships are not only a stepping stone for career development but also an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the country’s education and training landscape.