The Government Printing Works (GPW) Graduate Internship Programme 2027/2029 invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for 45 graduate internship posts across 37 placement areas. The 24-month GPW internship opportunities are mainly based in Pretoria, with additional placements in East London, and successful candidates will receive a monthly stipend of R8,174.75.
Applicants searching for Government Printing Works internships 2027/2029, GPW internships, government graduate internships, National Diploma internships and Degree internships in South Africa can apply for positions that match their qualifications. The programme provides unemployed graduates with structured workplace training and practical experience across various professional, administrative and technical areas.
Key Details
| Detail | Information |
| Employer | Government Printing Works |
| Abbreviation | GPW |
| Programme | Graduate Internship Programme 2027/2029 |
| Number of Posts | 45 |
| Placement Areas | 37 |
| References | GPW2026/01 to GPW2026/37 |
| Duration | 24 months |
| Stipend | R8,174.75 per month |
| Locations | Pretoria and East London |
| Country | South Africa |
| Closing Date | 19 October 2026 |
About Government Printing Works
Government Printing Works is a government institution responsible for secure printing and related services.
GPW also provides skills-development opportunities aimed at giving young people practical workplace experience. Its official planning documents identify artisan and graduate skills-development programmes as part of its human-resources development activities.
About the GPW Graduate Internship Programme
The Government Printing Works Graduate Internship Programme 2027/2029 provides qualifying unemployed graduates with an opportunity to obtain practical workplace experience related to their completed qualifications.
The programme runs for 24 months.
There are 45 posts across 37 placement areas, with reference numbers running from:
GPW2026/01 to GPW2026/37
Applicants must apply for the internship position that corresponds with their qualification.
Stipend
Successful candidates will receive:
R8,174.75 per month
The stipend is payable for the duration of the 24-month internship programme, subject to the applicable programme conditions.
Available Internship Opportunities
Government Printing Works is recruiting graduates across a variety of professional, technical and administrative placement areas.
The opportunities cover qualification areas including:
- Administration and management-related fields
- Finance and accounting-related fields
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics
- Information Technology
- Engineering-related fields
- Sales and related business functions
- Other professional and technical fields specified against individual GPW reference numbers
Applicants must check the exact qualification specified against their chosen GPW2026 reference number.
The applicant’s qualification must correspond with the requirements of the particular internship.
Number of Posts and Reference Numbers
The programme contains:
45 internship posts
across:
37 placement areas
The reference numbers range from:
GPW2026/01 – GPW2026/37
Applicants must quote the correct reference number when applying.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Be unemployed graduates.
- Possess the relevant qualification required for the position.
- Meet the requirements attached to the specific GPW2026 reference number.
- Be available to participate in the programme for 24 months.
- Comply with the conditions stipulated in the official advertisement.
Applicants should carefully compare their qualification with the qualification required for the internship before submitting an application.
Previous Internship Participation
The programme is intended to provide unemployed graduates with workplace exposure and skills development.
All information provided on the Z83 and CV must be truthful and complete.
Locations
Most of the GPW internship opportunities are based in:
Pretoria, Gauteng
The programme also includes placements in:
East London, Eastern Cape
Applicants must check the location listed against the internship reference number they want to apply for.
Required Documents
Applicants must initially submit:
- A properly completed new Z83 Application Form.
- A comprehensive and recently updated CV.
Applicants should ensure that the Z83 is completed correctly.
Certified copies of qualifications and other supporting documents should only be provided when requested in accordance.
Shortlisted applicants may be required to provide certified supporting documents before or on the day of the interview.
Applicants with foreign qualifications may be required to provide an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
Important Z83 Instructions
Applicants must use the new Z83 Application Form.
The form must contain all the information required for the application.
Applicants must clearly indicate the correct GPW internship reference number.
If applying for more than one internship, applicants should submit a separate application for each position.
Do not use one Z83 application to apply for several different reference numbers where separate applications are required.
Electronic Application Requirements
Applicants using the electronic application method must follow the submission instructions provided for their selected position.
Electronic application documents must comply with the prescribed file requirements.
Where a 2 MB maximum attachment size is stipulated, applicants must ensure that their application does not exceed this limit.
Applicants should avoid submitting documents in formats that cannot be opened or processed.
The correct reference number must be included as required.
Separate Applications
Applicants who qualify for more than one internship must submit a separate application for each position where required.
For example, if an applicant qualifies for two different GPW reference numbers, each application should contain:
- The relevant Z83.
- An updated CV.
- The correct reference number.
Applicants should not combine several positions into one application.
How to Apply
Applicants for the Government Printing Works Graduate Internship Programme 2027/2029 must complete the new Z83 Application Form and attach an updated CV.
Applicants must use the application method specified for the particular GPW internship reference number.
Hand-Delivered Applications
Where hand delivery is permitted, applications may be submitted to:
Government Printing Works
389 Sophie De Bruyn Street
Pretoria
Applicants using this method must ensure that their application reaches GPW before the applicable closing time.
Electronic Applications
Applicants using the electronic application method must follow the application link or electronic submission instruction provided for the individual GPW internship position.
Applicants must:
- Identify the internship matching their qualification.
- Record the correct GPW2026 reference number.
- Complete the new Z83 form.
- Prepare an updated CV.
- Follow the application instructions for that specific reference.
- Submit a separate application for every position where required.
- Submit the application before the deadline.
Faxed applications will not be accepted.
Applicants should carefully check the official advertisement before submitting their documents.
Closing Date
19 October 2026
Applicants should submit their applications before the stipulated closing time for their chosen application method.
Late applications may not be considered.
Shortlisting
Only applicants who meet the requirements of the position may be considered for shortlisting.
Shortlisted candidates may be requested to provide:
- Certified qualifications.
- Certified identity documents.
- SAQA evaluation documents for foreign qualifications where applicable.
- Other supporting documentation requested by GPW.
Candidates may also be invited to interviews or other assessment processes.
Personnel Suitability Checks
Candidates may be subjected to relevant personnel suitability checks, including:
- Qualification verification.
- Citizenship verification.
- Criminal-record checks.
- Security screening.
- Reference checks.
- Other verification processes required for appointment.
Providing incorrect or fraudulent information may result in disqualification.
Internship Contract
Successful applicants will be appointed for the duration of the internship programme.
Candidates may be required to enter into an internship contract and comply with applicable performance and workplace requirements.
Communication With Applicants
Correspondence may be limited to shortlisted candidates.
Applicants who do not receive communication within the period specified should regard their application as unsuccessful.
Employment Equity
Government Printing Works may apply its employment-equity requirements during recruitment and selection.
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee shortlisting or appointment.
GPW reserves the right not to fill an advertised position.
POPIA
Personal information submitted during the application process will be used for recruitment and selection purposes.
Applicants should submit their personal information only through official application channels.
Useful Career27 Links
Sources & References
Department of Public Service and Administration – Public Service Vacancy Circular
Applicants should verify the reference number, qualification, location and application instructions before submitting an application.
Disclaimer
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Career27 does not charge applicants to apply for opportunities.
Applications must be submitted using the official channels specified by Government Printing Works.
Always verify the application information through the official source before submitting personal information.
