The South African Department of Transport is inviting suitably qualified unemployed graduates and TVET College students to apply for its Graduate Internship and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities.
This programme offers opportunities across several fields including Administration, Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Law, Transport, Logistics, Engineering, Aviation, Maritime Studies, Public Management and Town Planning.
Key Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Department of Transport |
| Programme | Graduate Internship and Work Integrated Learning Programme |
| Location | Pretoria (Head Office) |
| Graduate Internship Duration | 24 Months |
| WIL Duration | 18 Months |
| Graduate Stipend | R8 174,75 per month according to qualification |
| WIL Stipend | R6 131,00 per month |
| Application Form | Z83 |
| Closing Date | 09 October 2026 |
Stipend
Graduate interns will receive R8 174,75 per month according to the qualification of each intern. According to the advert, the higher the qualification, the higher the stipend.
Work Integrated Learning trainees will receive R6 131,00 per month.
About the Department of Transport Internship Programme
The Department of Transport is offering graduate internships and Work Integrated Learning opportunities across various branches.
Graduate internships are offered for a period of 24 months, while the advertised WIL opportunities are offered for 18 months.
Applicants should carefully check the qualification requirements for each position before applying and ensure that the correct position title and reference number are entered on the Z83 form.
Graduate Internship Opportunities
Strategic Planning & Monitoring and Cluster Coordinators Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/03
Posts: X1
Branch: Office of the Director-General
Requirements: Degree/National Diploma in:
- Public Management
- Administration
- Strategic Planning
- Management
- Monitoring and Evaluation
Corporate Legal Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/04
Posts: X1
Branch: Corporate Services
Requirements:
- Grade 12
- LLB
- BA Law
- Postgraduate Degree in Law
Business Intelligence – Database Administration Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/06
Posts: X1
Branch: Corporate Services
Requirements: Grade 12 plus National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Informatics
Relevant postgraduate qualifications in Computer Science/Information Technology are also listed.
IT Infrastructure Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/07
Posts: X1
Requirements: Grade 12 plus National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Informatics
Relevant postgraduate qualifications in Computer Science/Information Technology are also listed.
Business Systems – Web Development Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/08
Posts: X1
Requirements: Grade 12 plus National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Informatics
Relevant postgraduate qualifications are also listed.
Labour Relations Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/09
Posts: X1
Requirements: National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Human Resource Management
- Labour Relations
- Labour Law
- Industrial Relations
Relevant postgraduate qualifications are also listed.
Human Resource Recruitment and Selection Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/10
Posts: X1
Requirements: National Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Human Resource Management
- Industrial Psychology
Relevant postgraduate qualifications are also listed.
Human Resource Administration Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/11
Posts: X1
Requirements: National Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Human Resource Management
- Industrial Psychology
Relevant postgraduate qualifications are also listed.
Employee Health and Wellness Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/12
Posts: X1
Requirements: National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Safety Management
- Environmental Health
- Social Work
- Psychology
Organisational Development Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/13
Posts: X1
Requirements: National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Management Services
- Operations Management
- Industrial Engineering
- Industrial Psychology
Change Management Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/14
Posts: X1
Requirements: National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Management Services
- Operations Management
- Industrial Engineering
- Industrial Psychology
- Human Resource Management
Geographic Information Systems Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/15
Posts: X1
Requirements: National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Geographic Information Systems
- Geography
- Cartography
- Geomatics
- Related field
Travel Services Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/16
Posts: X1
Requirements: National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Public Administration
- Public Management
- Procurement
- Supply Chain Management
- Finance
- Tourism
Facilities Management Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/17
Requirements: National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Public Administration
- Management
- Financial Management
- Supply Chain Management
Environmental Coordination Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/18
Requirements: National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Science
- Town Planning
- Transport-related field
Human Resource Development and PMDS Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/19
Posts: X4
Requirements: National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Human Resource Management
- Human Resource Development
- Industrial Psychology
Financial Administration Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/20
Posts: X1
Requirements: National Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Financial Management
- Accounting
- Public Finance
- Cost and Management Accounting
Supply Chain Management Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/21
Posts: X2
Requirements: National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics
- Procurement Management
- Supply Chain Management and Logistics
Relevant postgraduate qualifications are also listed.
Road Transport Research, Policy, Standards and Guidelines Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/22
Posts: X1
Requirements: National Diploma in Civil Engineering.
Road Safety Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/23
Posts: X1
Requirements: National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Road Traffic Safety Management
- Traffic Policing
- Civil Engineering
- Transport Management
- Transport Planning
- Data Analytics
Relevant postgraduate qualifications are also listed.
Road Accident and Incident Investigation Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/24
Posts: X1
Requirements: National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Road Crash Investigation
Maritime Security Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/25
Posts: X1
Requirements: National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Maritime Security Management
- Maritime Studies
Relevant postgraduate qualifications are also listed.
Maritime Industry Development Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/26
Posts: X1
Requirements: National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Maritime Studies
- Shipping and Logistics
- Transport Management
- Transport Logistics
- Transport Economics
Relevant postgraduate qualifications are also listed.
Aviation Multilateral Affairs Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/27
Posts: X1
Requirements: National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Air Transport Management
- Transport Management
- Transport Logistics
- Transport Economics
- Aeronautical Studies
- Flight Dispatch
- Aviation Management
Relevant postgraduate qualifications are also listed.
Air Transport Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/28
Posts: X1
Requirements: National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Air Transport Management
- Transport Management
- Transport Logistics
- Transport Economics
- Aeronautical Studies
- Flight Dispatch
- Aviation Management
Aviation Industry Development and Airfreight Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/29
Posts: X1
Requirements: National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Air Transport Management
- Transport Management
- Transport Logistics
- Transport Economics
- Aeronautical Studies
- Flight Dispatch
- Aviation Management
Public Transport Network Development Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/30
Posts: X1
Requirements: National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Transport Management
- Transport Economics
- Transport and Logistics
Public Transport Network Development Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/31
Posts: X1
Requirements: National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Transport Management
- Transport Economics
- Transport and Logistics
Rail Infrastructure and Industry Development Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/32
Posts: X1
Requirements: National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Transport Management
- Transport Economics
- Transport and Logistics
Rail Service Delivery: Rail Operations Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/33
Posts: X1
Requirements: National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Transport Management
- Transport Economics
- Engineering
- Transport and Logistics
Relevant postgraduate qualifications are also listed.
Rail Safety Regulation Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/34
Posts: X1
Requirements: National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Transport Management
- Transport Economics
- Transport and Logistics
- Engineering
- Law/LLB
Relevant postgraduate qualifications are also listed.
Rail Policy and Strategic Development Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/35
Posts: X1
Requirements: National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Transport Management
- Transport Economics
- Transport and Logistics
- Engineering
- Town and Regional Planning
Relevant postgraduate qualifications are also listed.
Modelling and Macroeconomic Analysis Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/36
Posts: X1
Requirements: National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Economics
- Econometrics
- Statistics
- Transport Economics
Relevant postgraduate qualifications are also listed.
Freight Logistics Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/37
Posts: X1
Requirements: National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Transport Management
- Transport Economics
- Logistics
- Transport and Logistics Management
- Data Analysis
Relevant postgraduate qualifications are also listed.
Black Economic Empowerment Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/38
Posts: X1
Requirements: National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Transport Management
- Economics
- Business Administration
- Law
- Logistics
- Transport and Logistics Management
Public Entity Finance Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/39
Posts: X1
Requirements: National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Financial Management
- Public Finance
- Economics
- Accounting
Relevant postgraduate qualifications are also listed.
Governance Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/41
Posts: X1
Requirements: National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Accounting
- Investment Management
- Financial Management
- Financial Accounting
Public Transport in Municipalities and Provinces – Town Planning
The Department is also recruiting interns for Public Transport in Municipalities and Provinces.
Requirements: National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Transport Economics, Transport Planning, Transport Engineering, Civil Engineering, Town and Regional Planning or relevant postgraduate qualifications.
Provincial Opportunities
- Limpopo: GRAD/2027/1 – X2 Posts
- Eastern Cape: GRAD/2027/2 – X2 Posts
- Gauteng: GRAD/2027/3 – X2 Posts
- Western Cape: GRAD/2027/4 – X2 Posts
- Northern Cape: GRAD/2027/5 – X2 Posts
- Mpumalanga: GRAD/2027/6 – X2 Posts
- North West: GRAD/2027/7 – X2 Posts
- Free State: GRAD/2027/8 – X2 Posts
- KwaZulu-Natal: GRAD/2027/9 – X2 Posts
Application Email: Publictransportinterns@dot.gov.za
Work Integrated Learning Opportunities
The Work Integrated Learning opportunities run for 18 months and carry an advertised stipend of R6 131,00 per month.
Administration WIL – X4
Reference Number: DOT/WIL/2026/1
Branch: Office of the DG
Requirements: N6 Certificate in:
- Office Administration
- Public Management
- Administration
- Public Administration
- Business Management
Human Resource Management and Development WIL – X5
Reference Number: DOT/WIL/2026/2
Requirements: N6 Certificate in Human Resource Management or Personnel Management.
Legal Services WIL – X1
Reference Number: DOT/WIL/2026/3
Branch: Corporate Legal Services
Requirements: N6 Certificate in Legal Services or Legal Practice.
Financial Administration WIL – X2
Reference Number: DOT/WIL/2026/4
Branch: Chief Financial Officer
Requirements: N6 Certificate in Financial Administration or Financial Management.
Administration WIL – X2
Reference Number: DOT/WIL/2026/5
Branch: Chief Financial Officer
Requirements: N6 Certificate in Financial Administration or Financial Management.
Maritime Transport Administrative Support WIL – X1
Reference Number: DOT/WIL/2026/6
Branch: Maritime
Requirements: N6 Certificate in:
- Public Management
- Public Administration
- Business Management
Required Documents
Applicants must complete the prescribed Z83 Application for Employment form and submit a comprehensive CV.
Make sure the Z83 contains the exact position title and reference number of the opportunity you are applying for.
Applicants applying for more than one opportunity must complete and submit a separate Z83 application for each position.
Download the Official Blank Z83 Form
Applicants should use the current official Z83 Application for Employment form, marked “Effective 01 January 2021.”
DOWNLOAD OFFICIAL CLEAN Z83 FORM
This should be the clean, unfilled Z83 supplied by the Department of Public Service and Administration.
Do not fill in the Career27 example and submit it. Download the clean official form and complete it using your own information.
Example: How to Fill the Z83 for Department of Transport Internships
Career27 has prepared an example to show applicants how a Z83 can be completed when applying for one of the Department of Transport internship opportunities.
Example Used
Position: Strategic Planning & Monitoring and Cluster Coordinators Intern
Department: Department of Transport
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/03
View/Download Career27 Completed Z83 Example
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IMPORTANT – EXAMPLE ONLY
The completed Z83 above is an example only. Do not submit it as your application.
The personal information, ID number, date of birth, contact information, qualifications, employment information, references, signature and other information appearing on the example are provided only to demonstrate how the different sections of a Z83 can be completed.
Applicants must use their own truthful personal information when completing their application.
If you are applying for a different Department of Transport position, replace:
Position for which you are applying: Enter the exact position from the advert.
Department: Department of Transport.
Reference Number: Enter the exact reference number for your chosen position.
For example, someone applying for Human Resource Administration Intern would use DOT/GRAD/2026/11, while someone applying for the Financial Administration WIL opportunity would use DOT/WIL/2026/4.
Do not copy the reference number from the Career27 example unless you are actually applying for DOT/GRAD/2026/03.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted using the appropriate application channel for the type of opportunity.
Graduate Internship Applications
Email: graduateinternship@dot.gov.za
Work Integrated Learning Applications
Email: studentinternship@dot.gov.za
Public Transport Town Planning Graduate Internships
Email: Publictransportinterns@dot.gov.za
Applicants applying for multiple positions should submit a separate application for each position with the correct Z83 and reference number.
Enquiries
For general Graduate Internship and WIL enquiries:
Ms Maria Mabitsela: (012) 309 3383
Ms Stephlyn Groep: (012) 309 3737
For Public Transport Town Planning opportunities:
Ms Jennifer Dikgale: (012) 309 3972
Mr Avhatuwi Lithole: (012) 309 3994
Closing Date
09 October 2026
Applicants should ensure their applications are submitted before the closing date.
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Sources & References
Department of Public Service and Administration – Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026
Department of Transport – Graduate Internship and Work Integrated Learning advertisement
Department of Public Service and Administration – Official Z83 Application for Employment Form
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