The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), through its National Skills Fund (NSF), is offering a comprehensive Internship Programme for graduates between 2025 and 2027. This opportunity is designed to equip unemployed South African graduates with hands-on workplace experience while contributing to the country’s skills development goals.
About the National Skills Fund
The National Skills Fund is an initiative of the DHET, responsible for supporting training and skills development programmes that align with South Africa’s national priorities. Its work includes funding bursaries, learnerships, and internships that aim to address youth unemployment and promote economic transformation.
The NSF Internship Programme is one of its key strategies, providing graduates with exposure to real workplace environments, mentorship, and the opportunity to grow professionally.
Objectives of the Programme
The NSF Internship Programme has been created to:
- Offer unemployed graduates workplace exposure across multiple disciplines.
- Develop practical skills that complement academic qualifications.
- Enhance employability through professional mentorship, networking, and training.
- Support South Africa’s vision of building a skilled and capable workforce.
Available Internship Opportunities
Applications are invited for internships in the following fields:
Human Resources and Development
- Reference: NSF01/08/2025
- Requirements: National Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management/Development.
- Reference: NSF02/08/2025
- Requirements: N6 Certificate in Human Resources Management.
Supply Chain Management
- Reference: NSF03/08/2025
- Requirements: National Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management/Logistics.
Secretariat
- Reference: NSF04/08/2025
- Requirements: National Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Public Management/Administration.
- Reference: NSF05/08/2025
- Requirements: N6 Certificate in Public Management/Administration.
Legal Services
- Reference: NSF06/08/2025
- Requirements: Bachelor of Laws (LLB).
Asset and Facilities Management
- Reference: NSF07/08/2025
- Requirements: National Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Facility Management/Public Management/Financial Management.
Registry
- Reference: NSF08/08/2025
- Requirements: National Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Archives & Records Management.
Information and Communication Technology
- Reference: NSF09/08/2025
- Requirements: National Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Information and Communication Technology.
Internal Audit
- Reference: NSF10/08/2025
- Requirements: National Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Internal Audit.
Office of Executive Officer
- Reference: NSF11/08/2025
- Requirements: National Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Public Management/Management Assistant.
- Reference: NSF12/08/2025
- Requirements: N6 Certificate in Public Management/Management Assistant.
Public Relations and Communications
- Reference: NSF13/08/2025
- Requirements: National Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Communication, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or Media Studies.
- Reference: NSF14/08/2025
- Requirements: N6 Certificate in Marketing, Public Management, or Management Assistant.
Finance and Accounting
- Reference: NSF15/08/2025
- Requirements: National Diploma or BCom degree in Accounting, Financial Management, or Cost and Management Accounting.
Office of the CFO
- Reference: NSF16/08/2025
- Requirements: National Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Public Management/Administration.
Organisational Performance and Reporting
- Reference: NSF17/08/2025
- Requirements: National Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Public Management, Business Administration, or Office Management and Technology.
Strategy, Innovation, and Partnerships
- Reference: NSF18/08/2025
- Requirements: National Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Public Management, Business Administration, or Office Management and Technology.
Research
- Reference: NSF19/08/2025
- Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Psychology, Social Sciences, or Research Methodology.
Bursaries
- Reference: NSF20/08/2025
- Requirements: National Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Public Management, Administration, or Project Management.
- Reference: NSF21/08/2025
- Requirements: N6 Certificate in Public Management/Administration/Management Assistant.
Programme Monitoring
- Reference: NSF22/08/2025
- Requirements: National Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Public Management, Administration, Project Management, or Financial Management.
- Reference: NSF23/08/2025
- Requirements: N6 Certificate in Public Management/Administration/Management Assistant/Financial Management.
Quality Assurance
- Reference: NSF25/08/2025
- Requirements: National Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Public Management, Administration, Project Management, or Financial Management.
- Reference: NSF26/08/2025
- Requirements: N6 Certificate in Public Management/Administration/Management Assistant/Financial Management.
Spatial Development Initiatives (SDI)
- References: NSF24/08/2025, NSF27/08/2025, NSF29/08/2025, NSF31/08/2025, NSF32/08/2025, NSF34/08/2025, NSF36/08/2025
- Requirements: National Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Public Management, Administration, Project Management, or Financial Management.
- References: NSF28/08/2025, NSF30/08/2025, NSF33/08/2025, NSF35/08/2025, NSF37/08/2025
- Requirements: N6 Certificate in Public Management/Administration/Management Assistant/Financial Management.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must submit their applications online using the new Z83 form by accessing the Departmental website or visiting: http://z83.ngnscan.co.za/apply.
DOWNLOAD THE NEW z83 FORM HERE!!
Applicants must upload:
- A fully completed and electronically signed Z83 form.
- A comprehensive CV.
- All required supporting documents.
Enquiries
- Mr. M.S. Ramogayana – Tel: (012) 943 2923 / 083 418 2618
- Ms. T.J. Moloto – Tel: 081 035 7725
Why This Internship Matters
South Africa is home to many talented graduates who struggle to break into the job market due to limited work experience. The DHET NSF Internship Programme provides a crucial stepping stone by creating opportunities for skills transfer, career readiness, and meaningful employment.
For graduates seeking to build a career in public service or skills development, this programme offers an invaluable platform to grow, learn, and contribute to national progress.
Closing Date: 29 August 2025
