Gauteng Department of Human Settlements Internship Programme 2026–2028 (X34)

The Gauteng Department of Human Settlements is inviting unemployed South African graduates to apply for its 2026–2028 Internship Programme, with 34 opportunities across different fields and locations in Gauteng.

Successful candidates will receive an advertised stipend of R8,174.75 per month for the 24-month programme.

Key Details

Available Internship Opportunities

1. Asset Register & Inventory

Reference: 0001 | Posts: X2 | Location: Head Office
Diploma/Degree in Accounting or Financial Management.

2. Contract Management

Reference: 0002 | Posts: X3 | Location: Alberton
Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Public Management, Finance, Law or a relevant field.

3. Property Management

Reference: 0003 | Posts: X2 | Location: Head Office
Diploma/Degree in Property Management.

4. Incremental Housing

Reference: 0004 | Posts: X4 | Locations: Krugersdorp and Pretoria
Relevant qualifications in Civil Engineering, Building Engineering or Construction Management.

5. Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting / Programme Information Management & Reporting / Strategic Management

Reference: 0005 | Posts: X5 | Location: Johannesburg
Relevant NQF Level 7 qualifications including Monitoring & Evaluation/related fields, Commerce, Social Science, Business Management or Public Management.

6. Financial Management and Accounting

Reference: 0006 | Posts: X2 | Location: Alberton
National Diploma/Degree in Finance or BCom Accounting.

7. Beneficiary Management

Reference: 0007 | Posts: X3 | Location: Krugersdorp
National Diploma/Degree in Public Administration.

8. Human Resource Management, Development & Labour Relations

Reference: 0008 | Posts: X3 | Location: Johannesburg
Relevant qualifications in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development or Labour Relations.

9. Media Relations/Liaison & Internal Communications

Reference: 0009 | Posts: X2 | Location: Johannesburg
Relevant qualifications include Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Graphic Design or related fields.

10. Internal Audit Services & Internal Control

Reference: 0010 | Posts: X2 | Location: Johannesburg
Relevant qualifications in Internal Audit, Risk Management or Accounting.

11. Needs, Research and Policy Development

Reference: 0011 | Posts: X2 | Location: Johannesburg
Relevant National Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Degree in Public Management, Public Administration or Social Science.

12. Town Planning / GIS

Reference: 0012 | Posts: X3 | Location: Johannesburg
Degree/Advanced Diploma in Town Planning, Human Settlements or Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

13. Sector Transformation

Reference: 0013 | Posts: X1 | Location: Johannesburg
Degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences or Public Administration.

These streams account for all 34 internship opportunities.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be South African citizens.
• Be 18–35 years old.
• Be unemployed graduates.
• Reside in Gauteng Province.
• Have completed the relevant tertiary qualification.
• Not have previously participated in an internship programme.
• Not currently be pursuing a qualification.

The advertisement states that applications from people residing outside Gauteng Province will be disqualified.

Experience / Added Advantage

The programme is intended for unemployed graduates seeking workplace exposure. Applicants should ensure their qualification matches the specific internship reference number.

Duties & Responsibilities

Successful candidates will receive practical workplace exposure within the relevant directorate or functional area. Duties will depend on the internship stream and placement.

Skills Gained

Participants may gain exposure to government administration, finance, HR, supply chain and contract management, research and policy, monitoring and evaluation, communications, property management, engineering, construction, internal auditing, planning and GIS.

Required Documents

Applicants should prepare:

• Completed and signed Z83 Application Form
• Certified Matric certificate
• Certified highest qualification
• Certified South African ID
• Comprehensive CV.

How to Apply

Applicants must apply for an internship matching their qualification and use the appropriate reference number.

Head Office / Johannesburg

Email: GDHuSinternHO@gauteng.gov.za

Tshwane Region

For relevant Civil Engineering, Building Engineering and Construction Management placements:

Email: GDHuSinternTSH@gauteng.gov.za

West Rand Region

For relevant Civil Engineering, Building Engineering and Construction Management placements:

Email: GDHuSinternMOG@gauteng.gov.za

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Closing Date

25 September 2026

Applications submitted after the closing date may not be considered.

Important Notes

Applications from persons with disabilities are welcomed. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Applicants who receive no communication within three months after closing should regard their applications as unsuccessful.

Sources & References

The Department’s published internship announcement confirms 34 opportunities, the R8,174.75 monthly stipend and the 25 September 2026 closing date.

The searchable official Gauteng pages are not currently surfacing the complete advert. The detailed fields and application information were therefore cross-checked against multiple copies of the published advert rather than filling in missing information.

Disclaimer

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