Apply for 14 Johannesburg Government Internship Programme 2026/28 opportunities in ICT, finance, communications, HR, compliance and administration. Graduates receive R8, 174.75 per month for 24 months.
The opportunities target graduates with relevant diplomas, degrees or specified certificates who need practical workplace experience in their fields of study. The recruiting department’s name and application closing date were not included in the supplied extract. Applicants must confirm these details through the official Gauteng Government Jobs portal or the complete vacancy circular before applying.
Johannesburg Government Internship Programme Overview
| Programme: Internship Programme for 2026/28
| Contract duration: 24 months
| Total positions: x14
| Placement: Johannesburg
| Annual stipend: R98, 097
| Estimated monthly stipend: R8, 174.75
| Qualification level: Certificates, National Diplomas and Degrees depending on the post
| Experience required: Not stated
| Best Before: 18 August 2026 @00:00 midnight
Available Internship Opportunities
| Internship field | Posts | Ref No | Qualification required |
| Information Communication Technology | 4 | REFS/055927 | Three-year NQF Level 6 or 7 ICT-related diploma or degree |
| 3D Animation, Motion Graphics, Graphic Design or UI/UX Design | 1 | REFS/055929 | National Diploma or one to two-year certificate in a relevant design field |
| Photography, Videography and Video Editing | 1 | REFS/055930 | National Diploma or one to two-year certificate in the relevant field |
| Audio Engineering and Sound Production | 1 | REFS/055931 | National Diploma or one to two-year certificate in audio engineering, sound production or a related Audio-visual field |
| Financial Automation Management System | 1 | REFS/055943 | Diploma or degree in Finance, Financial Information Systems or Information Technology |
| Financial Information Management System | 3 | REFS/055932 | Mathematical Statistics, Business Administration, Business Information Systems or Information Technology qualification |
| Human Resource Management System | 1 | REFS/055934 | Diploma or degree in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Public Administration or Public Management specialising in HR |
| Compliance: Norms and Standards | 1 | REFS/055936 | Degree in Risk, Audit or Law |
| Internal Audit Committees | 1 | REFS/055937 | Degree in Business Administration, Office Administration, Public Administration or Public Management |
Financial Overview
Successful interns will receive:
Annual stipend: R98,097
Estimated monthly stipend: R8,174.75
The estimated monthly value is calculated by dividing the annual stipend by 12 months.
Estimated Contract Value
| Financial period: Estimated amount
| Monthly stipend: R8,174.75
| Annual stipend: R98,097
| Estimated value over 24 months: R196,194
The two-year estimate assumes the stipend remains unchanged and the intern completes all 24 months. The official appointment letter will determine the final payment conditions.
Applicants should confirm:
- Payment dates
- Statutory deductions
- Contract commencement date
- Leave conditions
- Working hours
- Workplace attendance requirements
- Whether the stipend is reviewed in the second year
- Transport and accommodation responsibilities
A stipend is financial support for participation in the internship. It should not be treated as a permanent salary or a guarantee of employment after the contract.
About the Internship Programme
- The programme is designed to give graduates structured workplace exposure within government operations.
- Participants will be placed in directorates that manage digital systems, financial information, communications, compliance, human resources and administrative governance.
- The 24-month duration provides interns with enough time to develop meaningful professional experience rather than only observing workplace activities for a short period.
Depending on the placement interns may participate in:
- Departmental projects
- Data management
- Systems support
- Financial administration
- Creative content production
- Policy and compliance work
- Report preparation
- Stakeholder communication
- Records management
- General office administration
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants should:
- Hold the qualification specified for the chosen internship
- Have completed their studies
- Be available to work in Johannesburg
- Be available for the full 24-month contract
- Submit an application using the correct reference number
- Provide accurate personal and academic information
- Meet any citizenship, age and previous internship conditions stated in the complete advert
- Be willing to undergo qualification and background verification where required
Because the supplied extract does not include the programme’s general conditions applicants should carefully review the full official advertisement before submitting an application.
Internship Duties and Responsibilities
The exact duties were not included in the supplied vacancy extract. Responsibilities will depend on the selected directorate and operational requirements.
Information Communication Technology Interns
ICT interns may assist with:
- User support
- Hardware and software administration
- Network support
- Systems monitoring
- Database administration
- Troubleshooting
- ICT asset records
- Cybersecurity awareness
- Technical documentation
- Digital projects
Graphic Design and UI/UX Intern
The successful intern may support:
- Graphic design projects
- Motion graphics
- Three-dimensional animation
- Digital campaign materials
- User interface design
- User experience research
- Branding
- Presentation design
- Website or application visuals
- Creative content development
Photography and Videography Intern
Possible responsibilities may include:
- Photographing official events
- Recording video content
- Editing photographs
- Editing video footage
- Organising digital media files
- Preparing content for online platforms
- Supporting communication campaigns
- Maintaining media archives
- Assisting with interviews and event coverage
Audio Engineering and Sound Production Intern
The intern may gain exposure to:
- Audio recording
- Sound editing
- Mixing
- Audiovisual equipment setup
- Event sound support
- Podcast or broadcast production
- Audio file management
- Equipment testing
- Technical troubleshooting
Financial Automation Management System Intern
The intern may assist with:
- Financial system administration
- User support
- Financial data capturing
- System testing
- Report generation
- Process automation
- Reconciliations
- Technical documentation
- Resolving system queries
Financial Information Management System Interns
Possible duties may include:
- Financial data analysis
- Management reporting
- Statistical analysis
- Business information system support
- Data quality checks
- Dashboard preparation
- Database maintenance
- Financial performance monitoring
- User support
- Business process analysis
Human Resource Management System Intern
The intern may assist with:
- HR information capturing
- Employee record administration
- HR system support
- Data validation
- Personnel reporting
- Recruitment administration
- Leave and employee information management
- Resolving system queries
- Maintaining confidential records
Compliance Intern
Possible duties may include:
- Compliance monitoring
- Policy reviews
- Risk assessment support
- Legal and regulatory research
- Maintaining compliance registers
- Preparing reports
- Monitoring corrective actions
- Supporting norms and standards reviews
- Document control
Internal Audit Committees Intern
The intern may provide:
- Meeting administration
- Agenda preparation
- Minute taking
- Committee scheduling
- Document distribution
- Records management
- Follow-up on committee decisions
- Governance support
- General office administration
These duties are based on the nature of the advertised fields. Applicants must use the complete official role descriptions as the final source of responsibility information.
Skills Participants May Gain
Digital and Technical Skills
- ICT support
- Systems administration
- Data management
- Troubleshooting
- Business information systems
- Financial systems
- Database support
- Digital design tools
Financial Skills
- Financial information management
- Financial data analysis
- Reporting
- Reconciliations
- Process automation
- Budget and expenditure awareness
- Financial control support
Creative Media Skills
- Graphic design
- UI and UX design
- Photography
- Videography
- Video editing
- Animation
- Audio production
- Digital content management
Governance Skills
- Compliance monitoring
- Risk awareness
- Policy analysis
- Audit committee administration
- Legal research
- Records management
- Public sector procedures
Professional Skills
- Communication
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Report writing
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Stakeholder engagement
- Planning and organising
- Confidential information management
Career Opportunities After Completion
ICT Career Paths
- ICT Support Technician
- Systems Administrator
- Network Support Technician
- Business Systems Analyst
- Database Assistant
- IT Service Desk Consultant
- Junior Software or Systems Support Officer
Communications and Media Career Paths
- Graphic Designer
- Motion Graphics Designer
- UI/UX Designer
- Photographer
- Videographer
- Video Editor
- Multimedia Content Producer
- Audio Technician
- Sound Engineer
- Communications Assistant
Finance and Information Systems Career Paths
- Financial Systems Administrator
- Financial Data Analyst
- Business Information Systems Officer
- Finance Administrator
- Reporting Analyst
- Junior Business Analyst
- Financial Technology Support Officer
HR Career Paths
- HR Administrator
- HR Information Systems Officer
- Recruitment Administrator
- Human Resources Officer
- Personnel Administration Officer
- HR Data Analyst
Risk, Compliance and Governance Career Paths
- Compliance Officer
- Risk Administrator
- Internal Audit Administrator
- Governance Officer
- Legal Compliance Assistant
- Audit Committee Coordinator
- Public Administration Officer
Completion of the internship does not guarantee permanent employment.
Required Application Documents
The full document list was not included in the supplied extract. Government internship applications commonly require:
- Completed online application
- Updated CV
- South African identity document
- Matric certificate
- Relevant qualification
- Complete academic transcript
- Proof of residence where requested
- SAQA evaluation for foreign qualifications
Applicants should upload only the documents requested on the official application page.
NB: Do not send certified copies unless the official instructions require them at the initial application stage.
Application Tips
Choose the Correct Internship
Apply for a position that directly matches your completed qualification.
For example:
- ICT graduates should use: REFS/055927
- Graphic Design or UI/UX candidates should use: REFS/055929
- Photography and Videography candidates should use: REFS/055930
- Audio Engineering candidates should use: REFS/055931
- Finance or Financial Information Systems graduates may consider: REFS/055943
- Statistics, Business Information Systems or IT graduates may consider: REFS/055932
- HR graduates should use: REFS/055934
- Risk, Audit or Law graduates should use: REFS/055936
- Public Administration graduates may consider: REFS/055937
Tailor Your CV
- Place relevant technical skills near the top of the CV.
- Creative applicants should include links to professional portfolios where the official application platform allows them.
A portfolio may include:
- Graphic designs
- Motion graphics
- Photography
- Edited videos
- Animations
- UI/UX prototypes
- Audio productions
Include Academic Projects
Graduates without formal employment can list:
- Final-year projects
- Research assignments
- Software projects
- Financial models
- Data analysis projects
- Campaign designs
- Photography projects
- Audit or risk case studies
- HR system assignments
Explain what you did and which tools you used.
- Use the Correct Reference Number
- A wrong reference number may direct the application to the wrong post.
- Check the reference before submitting.
Apply Early
- Do not wait until the final day. Early submission allows time to correct document or portal problems.
Where to Apply
The vacancies use REFS reference numbers, which are commonly used on the Gauteng Provincial Government online recruitment platform.
Applicants should search the official Gauteng Government Jobs portal using the relevant reference number.
Search for:
- REFS/055927
- REFS/055929
- REFS/055930
- REFS/055931
- REFS/055943
- REFS/055932
- REFS/055934
- REFS/055936
- REFS/055937
Only use the official government recruitment portal or the application method confirmed in the complete vacancy circular.
Do not pay anyone for an application, interview or internship placement.
Enquiries
For programme enquiries contact:
- Mr Robert Tsotetsi
- Telephone: 073 272 7131
The number displayed for the Internal Audit Committees post appears incomplete in the supplied extract. The complete number shown across the other vacancies is 073 272 7131.
Before: 18 August 2026 @00:00 midnight
Applicants should locate the complete official vacancy notice or search the relevant references on the Gauteng Government Jobs portal immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many internship positions are available?
- There are 14 advertised positions across nine internship categories.
Where are the internships based?
- All listed positions are based in Johannesburg.
How long is the programme?
- The internship contract runs for 24 months.
How much is the stipend?
- The annual stipend is R98,097 which is approximately R8,174.75 per month.
Which qualifications are accepted?
- The programme accepts relevant certificates, National Diplomas and Degrees in ICT, design, photography, videography, audio production, finance, statistics, business systems, HR, risk, audit, law and public administration.
Is experience required?
- No experience requirement appears in the supplied extract. Applicants must confirm the full eligibility criteria in the official advert.
Can candidates with short certificates apply?
- Yes for some communications posts. The advert accepts certain one to two-year certificates in design, photography, videography, video editing, audio engineering and related fields.
Are all opportunities based in Johannesburg?
- Yes.
Is permanent employment guaranteed?
- No. The programme is a 24-month internship contract.
How should candidates apply?
- Candidates should search the official government recruitment portal using the relevant REFS number.
What is the closing date?
- The closing date was not included in the supplied information and must be confirmed from the complete official advert.
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Disclaimer: Information was accurate according to the supplied vacancy extract. Applicants should confirm the employing department, closing date, duties and submission instructions through the complete official circular or Gauteng Government Jobs portal before applying.
