The National Skills Fund (NSF) is offering a series of exciting internship opportunities for 2025/2026, providing graduates with valuable work experience in a variety of fields. These National Skills Fund Internships are designed to help individuals gain practical knowledge and skills in their areas of study, making them more competitive in the job market. If you are a South African citizen, currently unemployed, and have never participated in an internship program, this could be your chance to kick-start your career.
Available Internships
The following positions are open for application at the NSF’s Pretoria Head Office and regional offices across South Africa. Each internship offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to various sectors of public service and management.
Human Resources Management and Development
- Location: Pretoria Head Office
- Ref No: NSF01/08/2025
- Qualification: National Diploma/Degree in Human Resources Management/Development
Supply Chain Management
- Location: Pretoria Head Office
- Ref No: NSF03/08/2025
- Qualification: National Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain Management/Logistics
Secretariat
- Location: Pretoria Head Office
- Ref No: NSF04/08/2025
- Qualification: National Diploma/Degree in Public Management/Administration
Legal
- Location: Pretoria Head Office
- Ref No: NSF06/08/2025
- Qualification: National Diploma/Degree in Bachelor of Law (LLB)
Asset and Facilities
- Location: Pretoria Head Office
- Ref No: NSF07/08/2025
- Qualification: National Diploma/Degree in Facility Management/Public Management/Financial Management
Registry
- Location: Pretoria Head Office
- Ref No: NSF08/08/2025
- Qualification: National Diploma/Degree in Archives & Records Management
Information and Communication Technology
- Location: Pretoria Head Office
- Ref No: NSF09/08/2025
- Qualification: National Diploma/Degree in Information and Communication Technology
Internal Audit
- Location: Pretoria Head Office
- Ref No: NSF10/08/2025
- Qualification: National Diploma/Degree in Internal Audit
Public Relations and Communications
- Location: Pretoria Head Office
- Ref No: NSF13/08/2025
- Qualification: National Diploma/Degree in Communication/Journalism/Marketing/Public Relations/Media Studies
Finance
- Location: Pretoria Head Office
- Ref No: NSF15/08/2025
- Qualification: National Diploma/Degree in Accounting/Financial Management/Cost and Management Accounting
Office of Executive Officer
- Location: Pretoria Head Office
- Ref No: NSF11/08/2025
- Qualification: National Diploma/Degree in Public Management/Management Assistant
Organisational Performance and Reporting
- Location: Pretoria Head Office
- Ref No: NSF17/08/2025
- Qualification: National Diploma/Degree in Public Management/Business Administration/Office Management and Technology
Strategy Innovation and Partnership
- Location: Pretoria Head Office
- Ref No: NSF18/08/2025
- Qualification: National Diploma/Degree in Public Management/Business Administration/Office Management and Technology
Research
- Location: Pretoria Head Office
- Ref No: NSF19/08/2025
- Qualification: National Diploma/Degree in Statistics/Psychology/Social Sciences/Research Methodology
Bursaries
- Location: Pretoria Head Office
- Ref No: NSF20/08/2025
- Qualification: National Diploma/Degree in Public Management/Administration/Project Management
Programme Monitoring
- Location: Pretoria Head Office
- Ref No: NSF22/08/2025
- Qualification: National Diploma/Degree in Public Management/Administration/Project Management/Financial Management
Office of Chief Director: SDI
- Location: Pretoria Head Office
- Ref No: NSF24/08/2025
- Qualification: National Diploma/Degree in Public Management/Administration/Project Management
Quality Assurance
- Location: Pretoria Head Office
- Ref No: NSF25/08/2025
- Qualification: National Diploma/Degree in Public Management/Administration/Project Management/Financial Management
SDI GP/NW/FS
- Location: Pretoria Head Office
- Ref No: NSF27/08/2025
- Qualification: National Diploma/Degree in Public Management/Administration/Project Management/Financial Management
SDI LP/MP
- Location: Pretoria Head Office
- Ref No: NSF27/08/2025
- Qualification: National Diploma/Degree in Public Management/Administration/Project Management/Financial Management
SDI LP/MP
- Location: Vhembe and Capricorn Regional Offices
- Ref No: NSF31/08/2025
- Qualification: National Diploma/Degree in Public Management/Administration/Project Management/Financial Management
SDI WC/NC
- Location: Cape Town Regional Office
- Ref No: NSF32/08/2025
- Qualification: National Diploma/Degree in Public Management/Administration/Project Management/Financial Management
SDI KZN
- Location: Durban and Pietermaritzburg Regional Offices
- Ref No: NSF34/08/2025
- Qualification: National Diploma/Degree in Public Management/Administration/Project Management/Financial Management
SDI EC
- Location: East London and Gqeberha Regional Offices
- Ref No: NSF36/08/2025
- Qualification: National Diploma/Degree in Public Management/Administration/Project Management/Financial Management
Human Resources Management and Development
- Location: Pretoria Head Office
- Ref No: NSF02/08/2025
- Qualification: N6 Certificate in Human Resources Management
Secretariat
- Location: Pretoria Head Office
- Ref No: NSF05/08/2025
- Qualification: N6 Certificate in Public Management/Administration
Office of Executive Officer
- Location: Pretoria Head Office
- Ref No: NSF12/08/2025
- Qualification: N6 Certificate in Public Management/Management Assistant
Public Relations and Communications
- Location: Pretoria Head Office
- Ref No: NSF14/08/2025
- Qualification: N6 Certificate in Management Assistant/Marketing/Public Management
Bursaries
- Location: Pretoria Head Office
- Ref No: NSF21/08/2025
- Qualification: N6 Certificate in Public Management/Administration/Management Assistant
Programme Monitoring
- Location: Pretoria Head Office
- Ref No: NSF23/08/2025
- Qualification: N6 Certificate in Public Management/Administration/Management Assistant/Financial Management
Quality Assurance
- Location: Pretoria Head Office
- Ref No: NSF26/08/2025
- Qualification: N6 Certificate in Public Management/Administration/Management Assistant/Financial Management
SDI GP/NW/FS
- Location: Pretoria Head Office
- Ref No: NSF28/08/2025
- Qualification: N6 Certificate in Public Management/Administration/Management Assistant/Financial Management
SDI LP/MP
- Location: Pretoria Head Office
- Ref No: NSF30/08/2025
- Qualification: N6 Certificate in Public Management/Administration/Management Assistant/Financial Management
SDI WC/NC
- Location: Cape Town Regional Office
- Ref No: NSF33/08/2025
- Qualification: N6 Certificate in Public Management/Administration/Management Assistant/Financial Management
SDI KZN
- Location: Durban and Pietermaritzburg Regional Offices
- Ref No: NSF35/08/2025
- Qualification: N6 Certificate in Public Management/Administration/Management Assistant/Financial Management
SDI EC
- Location: East London and Gqeberha Regional Offices
- Ref No: NSF37/08/2025
- Qualification: N6 Certificate in Public Management/Administration/Management Assistant/Financial Management
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How to Apply
To apply for these internships, applicants must follow a few simple steps to submit their applications:
- Online Application:
- Visit the NSF’s application portal at this link.
- Complete the Z83 application form.
- Upload your comprehensive CV and any other supporting documents as requested.
- Supporting Documents:
- Ensure that you include all required documents, such as your CV, and any qualifications or certificates.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of their documents before the interview.
- Multiple Applications:
- Applicants may apply for multiple fields of study, but each application requires a separate Z83 form and relevant documentation.
- Closing Date:
- Applications will close on 29 August 2025. It is crucial to submit all documents by this date to ensure consideration.
- Other Important Information:
- Only South African citizens who have never participated in any internship program in the Public Service are eligible to apply.
- Ensure your qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) if obtained outside South Africa.
- Failure to provide all necessary documents will result in disqualification.
Also check: Office Of The Premier Internship Programme 2025 / 2026
The National Skills Fund’s Internship Programme presents a great opportunity for recent graduates to gain work experience and improve their professional skills. With numerous fields available for application, this is an excellent chance for aspiring individuals to develop their careers while contributing to the public service sector. Be sure to follow the application instructions carefully and submit all documents on time to secure your place in this prestigious programme.
