DEPARTMENT OF COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE AND TRADITIONAL AFFAIRS INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME IN VARIOUS FIELDS- ALL PROVINCES: 2026-2028
INTERNSHIP: MUNICIPAL CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT (2026 TO 2028)
REF NO: HRD/2025/22
STIPEND : R7 860.39 per month
CENTRE : Pretoria
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.
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Bakhane / Mr S Ramphisa Tel No: (012) 334 0628/0629
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted electronically via email to: Recruitment27@cogta.gov.za
CLOSING DATE : 10 October 2025
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)
NOTE : Applicants are advised that a new application for employment (Z83) has been in effect since 1 January 2021. The new application for employment form can be downloaded at http://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp. Applications submitted using the old Z83 form will not be accepted. Applications must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV, with specific starting and ending dates in all relevant positions and clarity on the levels and ranks pertaining to experience, as well as current remuneration package, as well as at least 2 relevant and recent (current supervisor) contactable references. A recommended CV template is available on the department’s website at www.cogta.gov.za click on the Jobs Tab. Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified documents/ copies on or before the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise (or exercises/follow-up engagements/second round interviews/or any other method) that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Following the interview and technical exercise(s), the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Core competencies: Strategic capacity and leadership. People management and empowerment. Advanced programme and project management. Change management. Financial management. Process Competencies: Knowledge management. Service Delivery Innovation. Advanced problem-solving and analysis. Client orientation and customer focus. Advanced communication skills (written and verbal). The successful candidate will be appointed to positive results of a pre-employment screening process which includes criminal, credit, citizenship checks and verification of educational qualification certificates. The successful candidate will be appointed to probation for a period of 12 months and will be required to sign a performance agreement. It is important to note that it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all information and attachments in support of the application are submitted by the due date. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right to make an appointment. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
INTERNSHIP: MUNICIPAL POWERS AND FUNCTIONS AND INTERVENTIONS SUPPORT (2026 TO 2028)
REF NO: HRD/2025/19
STIPEND : R7 860.39 per month
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Management or equivalent at NQF level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA.
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Bakhane / Mr S Ramphisa Tel No: (012) 334 0628/0629
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted electronically via email to: Recruitment24@cogta.gov.za
CLOSING DATE : 10 October 2025
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)
NOTE : Applicants are advised that a new application for employment (Z83) has been in effect since 1 January 2021. The new application for employment form can be downloaded at http://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp. Applications submitted using the old Z83 form will not be accepted. Applications must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV, with specific starting and ending dates in all relevant positions and clarity on the levels and ranks pertaining to experience, as well as current remuneration package, as well as at least 2 relevant and recent (current supervisor) contactable references. A recommended CV template is available on the department’s website at www.cogta.gov.za click on the Jobs Tab. Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified documents/ copies on or before the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise (or exercises/follow-up engagements/second round interviews/or any other method) that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Following the interview and technical exercise(s), the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Core competencies: Strategic capacity and leadership. People management and empowerment. Advanced programme and project management. Change management. Financial management. Process Competencies: Knowledge management. Service Delivery Innovation. Advanced problem-solving and analysis. Client orientation and customer focus. Advanced communication skills (written and verbal). The successful candidate will be appointed to positive results of a pre-employment screening process which includes criminal, credit, citizenship checks and verification of educational qualification certificates. The successful candidate will be appointed to probation for a period of 12 months and will be required to sign a performance agreement. It is important to note that it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all information and attachments in support of the application are submitted by the due date. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right to make an appointment. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
INTERNSHIP: INTERNAL AUDIT AND RISK MANAGEMENT (2026 TO 2028)
REF NO: HRD/2025/14
STIPEND : R7 860.39 per month
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree in Internal Audit/ Risk Management or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA.
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Bakhane / Mr S Ramphisa Tel No: (012) 334 0628/0629
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted electronically via email to: Recruitment19@cogta.gov.za
CLOSING DATE : 10 October 2025
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)
NOTE : Applicants are advised that a new application for employment (Z83) has been in effect since 1 January 2021. The new application for employment form can be downloaded at http://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp. Applications submitted using the old Z83 form will not be accepted. Applications must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV, with specific starting and ending dates in all relevant positions and clarity on the levels and ranks pertaining to experience, as well as current remuneration package, as well as at least 2 relevant and recent (current supervisor) contactable references. A recommended CV template is available on the department’s website at www.cogta.gov.za click on the Jobs Tab. Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified documents/ copies on or before the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise (or exercises/follow-up engagements/second round interviews/or any other method) that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Following the interview and technical exercise(s), the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Core competencies: Strategic capacity and leadership. People management and empowerment. Advanced programme and project management. Change management. Financial management. Process Competencies: Knowledge management. Service Delivery Innovation. Advanced problem-solving and analysis. Client orientation and customer focus. Advanced communication skills (written and verbal). The successful candidate will be appointed to positive results of a pre-employment screening process which includes criminal, credit, citizenship checks and verification of educational qualification certificates. The successful candidate will be appointed to probation for a period of 12 months and will be required to sign a performance agreement. It is important to note that it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all information and attachments in support of the application are submitted by the due date. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right to make an appointment. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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