SASSA Inservice Training & Internship 2026
SASSA is a dynamic organisation that provides a range of essential services to a diverse group of South Africans. With offices countrywide, our operational structures aspire to embrace all that is state-of-the-art, offices that are modern and an environment
designed to stimulate the worker to achieve, enjoy, progress and prosper.
HEAD OFFICE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is inviting unemployed graduates, throughout South Africa, to apply for our Internship Programme.
Branch: Internal Audit: Qualification: National Diploma / Advanced Diploma (B-Tech) / Degree (NQF Level 6 or 7) in Internal Audit
▪ Internal Audit x2 post – Ref No: SAS H/O S&B 15/11/2025-01
Branch: Information and Communication Technology (3 posts) Qualification: National Diploma/ B-Tech / Degree (NQF Level 6 or 7) in Information and Communication Technology, Library Information Science and Project Management
▪ Information and Communication Technology (1 post) Ref No: SAS H/O S&B 15/11/2025-02
▪ Library Information Sciences (1 post) Ref No: SAS H/O S&B 15/11/2025-03
▪ EPMO – Change Management (1 post) Ref No: SAS H/O S&B 15/11/2025-04
Branch: Fraud Management and Compliance: Qualification: National Diploma/ B-Tech / Degree (NQF Level 6 or 7) in Forensic Investigation / Compliance Management.
▪ Fraud and Corruption Investigations (1 post) Ref No: SAS H/O S&B 15/11/2025-05
Branch: Legal Services: Qualification: LLB
▪ Legal Services (1 post) Ref No: SAS H/O S&B 15/11/2025-06
Branch: Corporate Services: Qualification: N6 National Certificate or statement of results in Human Resources Management:
▪ Human Capital Management (1 post) – Ref No: SAS H/O S&B 15/11/2025-01
Branch: Marketing and Communication: Qualification: N6 National Certificate or statement of results in Public Relations / Communication / Media Studies / Multimedia Journalism.
▪ Communication and Marketing (3 posts) Ref No: SAS H/O S&B 15/11/2025-02
Branch: Facilities and Auxiliary Support Services: Qualification: National Certificate or statement of results in Public Management
▪ Facilities and Auxiliary Support Services (1 post) Ref No: SAS H/O S&B 05/11/2025-03
Branch: Finance: Qualification: National Certificate or statement of results in Financial Accounting.
▪ Finance (2 posts) Ref No: SAS H/O S&B 05/11/2025-04
Branch: Grant Administration: Qualification: National Certificate or statement of results in Industrial Engineering/ Managemen Services / Operations Management/ Financial Accounting.
▪ Grants Administration (3 posts) Ref No: SAS H/O S&B 05/11/2025-05
All applicants must have completed N6: National Certificate and are required to complete a minimum of 6 to 18 months practical work exposure to fulfill the requirements to be awarded a qualification, be South African citizens, and unemployed. Successful candidates will be appointed for a minimum of 6 to 18 months internship Work Integrated Learning contract. An all-inclusive monthly stipend of R5 639,75 will be payable.
EE Target: African Males, African Females, White Males, White Females and Person with Disabilities (from any race and gender).
Applicants interested in applying for the Work Integrated Learning Programme should send their applications (fully completed signed new Z83 and a detailed / comprehensive CV, certified copies of Identity Document/ Smart Card and N6 Certificate or statement or results, a letter from the institution confirming that student need a minimum of 6-18 months work experience quoting the relevan reference number and the name of position as per the advert to the relevant e-mail address: justiceapplications@sassa.gov.za.
Enquiries: Mr Justice Matshikiri 012 400 2343
All applicants must be between the ages of 18 – 35 years and be South African citizens. Successful candidates will be appointe for 24 months internship contract. An all-inclusive monthly stipend of R7 860.50 will be payable.
EE Target: African Males, African Females, White Males, White Females and Person with Disabilities (from any race and gender).
Applicants interested in applying for the Internship Programme should send their applications (fully completed signed new Z83 and a detailed / comprehensive CV, certified copies of Identity Document/ Smart ID and qualifications quoting the relevant reference number and the name of position as per the advert to the relevant e-mail address: justiceapplications@sassa.gov.za. Enquiries: Mr
Justice Matshikiri 012 400 234 Applications can only be sent via e-mail and failure to comply with the above requirements may results in your application bein disqualified. Correspondences will only be limited to the shortlisted candidates, if you have not been contacted within 3 months after
the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
Important notes: Appointments will be subjected to compulsory pre-employment screening in the form of qualification, ITC, criminal checks. It is our intention to promote representativity in terms of race, gender and disability through the filling of these post and candidates whose appointment will promote representativity will receive preference. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) prior to the selection process. SASSA is under no obligation to fill a post after the advertisement thereof. Please note: All SASSA staff are subjected to compulsory security vetting on appointment. E-mailed applications will not be accepted: Closing date: 14 February 2026. The Agency is an equal opportunity employer. Therefore, Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will assist the Agency in achieving its Employment Equity targets in terms of the Agency’s Employment Equity Plan. Persons with Disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
