2022 / 2023 Department of Social Development Internships
The Department of Social Development offers exciting opportunities to suitable candidates for potential placement in our internship programme.
Internship Location: Gauteng, South Africa
Internship Closing Date: 28 October 2022
Benefits of the Internship
The intention is to give practical work experience to those students who require In-Service Training to obtain their qualifications and those who recently graduated but are unemployed and require exposure to a work environment
Youth from all Race and Gender categories are encouraged to apply for the internship.
Note: Successful candidates will be placed in any of the Departments of Ekurhuleni, Tshwane, Sedibeng, West Rand, and Johannesburg where the need has been identified and will be expected to enter a 24-month contract that is anticipated to commence between April and July 2023.
The following Internship Opportunities are open for applications:
Information Technology Interns
National Diploma / Degree in:
- Information Technology
- Information Management
- Business Analysis
- Informatics
- Computer Science
- Financial Information Systems
- Information and Knowledge Management
- Information Science
Procurement and Finance Interns
National Diploma / Degree in:
- Financial Management
- Accounting
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics
Candidate Architect Interns
- Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS)
- B Tech Architectural studies
Research and Policy Development Interns
National Diploma / Degree in:
- Development studies,
- Development economics,
- policy Development,
- Public Administration
Candidate Quantity Surveyor Intern
- BSC Quantity Surveyor
- B Tech Quantity Surveyor
Candidate Construction Project Administrator Interns
- Any National Diploma or Degree in any Built Environment
Candidate Electrical Engineer Interns
- BSC: Electrical Engineer
- BEng Electrical Engineer
Psychology Interns
- BA Psychology with honors
- Must have an interest in Clinical Psychology
Monitoring and Evaluation Interns
National Diploma / Degree in
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Public Management
- Social Science
- Public Administration
- Development Studies
- Public Governance
Child and Youth Care Work Interns
- FETC NOF Level 4 or S in Child and Youth Care
Administration and Transport Interns
National Diploma / Degree in
- Business Administration
- Office Admin
- Administration
- Public Administration
- Public Management
- Fleet Management
NOF Level or 5 in Business / Office Administration
Ethics Interns
National Diploma / Degree in
- Public Management
- Philosophy
- Corporate Governance
Change Management Interns
National Diploma / Degree in
- Public Management
- Business Management
- Information Resource Management
OHS Interns
National Diploma / Degree in
- Public Management with NOF Level S SAMTRAC Certificate
Business Continuity Management Interns
National Diploma / Degree in:
- Public Management
- Corporate Governance
- Business Management
Human Resource Management Interns
- FETC NOF Level 4 or 5 in Human Resources
- National Diploma/B Degree in Human Resources
- National Diploma/BA in:
- Management Services,
- Operations Management,
- Productivity Management,
- Industrial Psychology
Auxiliary Nursing Interns
- Certificate in Auxiliary Nursing and must be registered with The South African Nursing Council,
- Statement of results to be attached to the application
Community Development Interns
- FETC NOF Level 4 or 5 in Community Development
- National Diploma/B Degree in Community Development
Demography/Population Studies Interns
National Diploma/B degree in:
- Demography
- Population Studies
Internal Auditing Interns
National Diploma/B degree in:
- Internal Auditing,
- Risk Management
- Forensic Investigation
Records Management Interns
- National Diploma in Records Management
Communications Interns
National Diploma/B degree in:
- Communications
- Journalism
- Graphic Design
- Photography
- Videography
- Public Relations
- Social Media
- Web Management
Institutional Based Care (Ga-Rankuwa area only) Interns
- FETC NOF Level 4 or 5 in Institutional Based Care
Legal Services Interns
- LLB
Social Work Interns
- BA: Social Work
How to Apply for the Internship
Applications should include:
The Z83 application form, and CV with certified copies of relevant Qualifications and ID documents.
All applications should be submitted to the nearest Social Development office or institution.
Note: Students should be prepared to be placed throughout all regions and institutions within the Gauteng Department of Social Development. No incomplete faxed or emailed applications shall be considered.
Enquiries: – Thoko Mcira 011 355 7659 or Khabo Malgas 011 355 7967
