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:
- Applications must be submitted electronically via email to: Recruitment06@cogta.gov.za
- 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:
- Applications must be submitted electronically via email to: Recruitment07@cogta.gov.za
- 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:
- Applications must be submitted electronically via email to: Recruitment10@cogta.gov.za
- 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:
- Applications must be submitted electronically via email to: Recruitment11@cogta.gov.za
- 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:
- Applications must be submitted electronically via email to: Recruitment12@cogta.gov.za
- 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:
- Applications must be submitted electronically via email to: Recruitment13@cogta.gov.za
- 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:
- Applications must be submitted electronically via email to: Recruitment14@cogta.gov.za
- 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:
- Applications must be submitted electronically via email to: Recruitment15@cogta.gov.za
- 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:
- Applications must be submitted electronically via email to: Recruitment16@cogta.gov.za
- 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:
- Applications must be submitted electronically via email to: Recruitment17@cogta.gov.za
- 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:
- Applications must be submitted electronically via email to: Recruitment18@cogta.gov.za
- 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:
- Applications must be submitted electronically via email to: Recruitment19@cogta.gov.za
- 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:
- Applications must be submitted electronically via email to: Recruitment20@cogta.gov.za
- 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:
- Applications must be submitted electronically via email to: Recruitment21@cogta.gov.za
- 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:
- Applications must be submitted electronically via email to: Recruitment22@cogta.gov.za
- 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:
- Applications must be submitted electronically via email to: Recruitment23@cogta.gov.za
- 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:
- Applications must be submitted electronically via email to: Recruitment24@cogta.gov.za
- 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:
- Applications must be submitted electronically via email to: Recruitment25@cogta.gov.za
- 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:
- Applications must be submitted electronically via email to: Recruitment26@cogta.gov.za
- 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:
- Applications must be submitted electronically via email to: Recruitment27@cogta.gov.za
Enquiries: Ms M Bakhane / Mr S Ramphisa Tel No: (012) 334 0628/0629




