Internships

Department of Cooperative Governance: Internship Programme (2026 To 2028)

The vision of the Department of Cooperative Governance is one of having a well co-ordinated system of Government consisting of National, Provincial and Local spheres working together to achieve sustainable development and service delivery. The Department intends to invest in human capital, increase integrated technical capacity directed at service delivery and promote representivity in the Department through the filling of this posts. The candidature of persons whose appointment/transfer/promotion will promote representivity will therefore receive preference.

Note: For Internship Programme: Applicants should not have previously served as an intern or have been a contract worker in the Public Service (including Local Government)/Private Sector before the application. (Failure to disclose this will lead to disqualification/ dismissal)

Stipend: R7 860.39 per month

Centre: Pretoria

Due Date: 10 October 2025

  • Corporate Branding And Communication

Ref No: HRD/2025/1

Requirements:

  • National Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design and Communication, Marketing or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA.

Applications:

  • Human Capital Management

Ref No: HRD/2025/2

Requirements:

  • National Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology, Social Sciences, Public Administration with focus in Personnel Practices or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA.

Applications:

  • Information Technology

Ref No: HRD/2025/3

Requirements:

  • National Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology/ Computer Science/ Informatics or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA.

Applications:

Applications must be submitted electronically via email to: Recruitment08@cogta.gov.za

  • Legal Services

Ref No: HRD/2025/4

Requirements:

  • LLB at NQF level 8 as recognised by SAQA.

Applications:

Applications must be submitted electronically via email to: Recruitment09@cogta.gov.za

  • Facilities and Security Management

Ref No: HRD/2025/5

Requirements:

  • National Diploma in Security Management, Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences with Psychology, Social and Criminology as course, plus a valid driver’s licence or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA.

Applications:

  • Community Works Programme (CWP)

Ref No: HRD/2025/6

Requirements:

  • National Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration and Management or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA.

Applications:

  • CWP Partnerships, Training and Special Projects

REF NO: HRD /2025/7

Requirements:

  • National Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Project Management with Contact Management or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA.

Applications:

  • CWP Financial Coordination

Ref No: HRD/2025/8

Requirements:

  • National Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Management, Accounting or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6/7 as recognized by SAQA.

Applications:

  • Supply Chain Management

Ref No: HRD/2025/9

Requirements:

  • National Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA.

Applications:

  • Internal Control

Ref No: HRD/2025/10

Requirements:

  • National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA.

Applications:

  • Disaster Risk Reduction and Capacity Development

Ref No: HRD/2025/11

Requirements:

  • National Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree in Disaster Management or equivalent qualification with Disaster Risk Reduction at NQF level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA.

Applications:

  • Disaster Preparedness, Response and Recovery Coordination

Ref No: HRD/2025/12

Requirements:

  • National Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree in Disaster Management or equivalent qualification with Disaster Risk Reduction at NQF level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA.

Applications:

  • Strategic and Executive Support

Ref No: HRD/2025/13

Requirements:

  • National Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree in Public Management/ Administration or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA.

Applications:

  • Internal Audit and Risk Management

Ref No: HRD/2025/14

Requirements:

National Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree in Internal Audit/ Risk Management or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA.

Applications:

  • Local Government Operations and Support (Deputy Director-General’s Office)

Ref No: HRD/2025/15

Requirements:

National Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree in Administration or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA.

Applications:

  • Local Government Operations and Support (Gauteng And Free State Cluster)

Ref No: HRD/2025/16

Requirements:

  • National Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Development studies or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA.

Applications:

  • Local Government Operations and Support (Limpopo & Mpumalanga Cluster)

Ref No: HRD/2025/17

Requirements:

  • National Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Development studies or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA.

Applications:

  • Local Government Operations and Support (Western Cape/ Eastern Cape Cluster)

Ref No: HRD/2025/18

Requirements:

  • National Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Development studies or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA.

Applications:

  • Municipal Powers and Functions and Interventions Support

Ref No: HRD/2025/19

Requirements:

  • National Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Management or equivalent at NQF level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA.

Applications:

  • Knowledge Management, Monitoring and Reporting Systems

Ref No: HRD/2025/20

Requirements:

  • National Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies, Knowledge Management, Information Systems or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA.

Applications:

  • Policy Governance and Administration (Deputy Director-General’s Office)

Ref No: HRD/2025/21

Requirements:

  • National Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree in Administration or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA.

Applications:

  • Municipal Capacity Development

Ref No: HRD/2025/22

Requirements:

  • National Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Development, Public Administration or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA plus a valid driver’s license.

Applications:

Enquiries: Ms M Bakhane / Mr S Ramphisa Tel No: (012) 334 0628/0629


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