KWAZULU NATAL OFFICE OF THE PREMIER GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT - FOR 2026

Job Title: GRADUATES INTERNSHIP: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Reference Number: KZNPG/20251020/3670

Advert Reference Number: FA/SCM/12/25

Job Level: INTERN

Vacancy Type: Internal & External

Salary: STIPEND

Department: KZN OFFICE OF THE PREMIER

Component: HEAD OFFICE

Employment Type: Internship Contract

Duration: Center: PIETERMARITZBURG

Number Of Posts: 3

Duties/Responsibilities:

INVITATION TO UNEMPLOYED GRADUATES OF KWAZULU-NATAL FOR THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME

The Office of the Premier invites unemployed youth with qualifications in the fields of study listed below, to apply for the Graduates Internship Programme for a period of 24 months, effective from the appointment date.

The programme will include a work-based structured approach to experiential learning related to an occupation, aimed at assisting unemployed graduates to acquire competencies and practical experience in their respective fields.

Qualifications and Experience:

·         National Diploma/Degree - in Public Finance/ Financial Accounting/ Cost & Management Accounting/Supply Chain Management.

·         No work experience is required

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required:

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?

·         Unemployed KwaZulu-Natal Graduates Must be computer literate.

·         No work experience is required.

·         Must have graduated (Please attach a certified copy of the Diploma or a Degree certificate)

·         Must be unemployed after the completion of the tertiary qualification.

·         Must NOT have been enrolled in the graduate internship programme in the past.

·         Must have tertiary qualification from the list of qualifications in the following fields:

BRANCH: Financial Accounting

DIRECTORATE/UNIT: Supply Chain Management

QUALIFICATION:

National Diploma/Degree - in Public Finance/ Financial Accounting/ Cost & Management Accounting/Supply Chain Management.

Additional Information

DURATION:

Applicants will be required to enter into 24 months internship contract with the Department, effective from the date of assumption of duty. All the enquiries can be directed to Ms. BM Moshoeshoe (087) 743 8662 HOW TO APPLY Applications must be submitted on the new employment form (form Z83) obtainable from any Public Service Department or www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies, should any application be received using the incorrect application for employment (Z83) it will not be considered, the form must be fully completed. Applicants must submit a detailed CV including contact telephone numbers, physical and postal address, certified copies of ID, Matric/ Grade 12, Diploma, Degree and Postgraduate certificates. Clearly state the field you are applying for e.g. Monitoring and Evaluation Programmes and the relevant reference number.

Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. Applicants can submit their Z83 and CV directly to the following email address recruitment@kznpremier.gov.za Applications submitted electronically will be taken as a final application and may not be amended or supplemented in any way after the closing date indicated in the advertisement. Communication will only be limited to shortlisted applicants and if you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Further, applications may be posted to the following address: The Acting Director-General, KwaZulu-Natal Office of the Premier, Private Bag X 9037, PIETERMARIZTBURG, 3200 or hand delivered to:

The Acting Chief Director: Corporate Services, Office of the Premier, 16 Chatterton Road, 1st Floor Invesco Centre, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, and marked for the attention of Ms. BL Zondo

How to apply To apply:

Please log onto the e-Government Portal: https://www.eservices.gov.za/ and follow the following process; 1. Register using your ID and personal information; 2. Use received one-time pin to complete the registration; 3. Log in using your username and password; 4. Click on “Employment & Labour”; 5. Click on “Recruitment Citizen” to create profile, update profile, browse and apply for jobs; Or, if candidate has registered on eservices portal, access https://www.eservices.gov.za/, then follow the below steps: 1. Click on “Employment & Labour”; 2. Click on “ Click on KZN Provincial Government e-Recruitment Vacancies, S'Thesha Waya Waya”; 3. Log in using your username and password; 4. Click on “Recruitment Citizen” to create profile, update profile, browse and apply for jobs; For support, please send an email to: KZNHelpDeskRecruit@KZNpremier.gov.za

Closing Date: 31 Oct 2025

DISCLAIMER:

FOR KZN E-RECRUITMENT SYSTEM

a)       The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government and all KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Public Entities are equal opportunity, affirmative action employers, and preference may be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act, 1998. The filling of posts may also be guided by the Departments/ Entities Employment Equity plan/targets.

b)      If you do not hear from us within two months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

c)       Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

d)      Please clearly indicate the name of the post and reference number of the position for which you are applying.

e)      Applicants applying for posts in KZN Government Departments via the online e-Recruitment system, must upload a copy of their CV onto the system. Certified copies of supporting documents need not accompany your application and CV, as these will be requested from shortlisted applicants only.

f)        Applicants applying for posts in KZN Public Entities via the online e-Recruitment system, must upload copies of all documents, including certified copies of all documents stipulated in the advert of the Public Entity.

g)       It is the responsibility of the applicant to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), prior to the time the qualification documents are requested to be submitted to the KZN Provincial Department or Public Entity.

h)      Only candidates who meet the requirements may apply.

i)        Appointment is subject to verification of the qualifications of the applicant, reference checking, and securing a positive security clearance, in circumstances where this is in relation to the requirement/s for appointment to the post applied for.

j)        Applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be considered.

k)       Applications sent to incorrect email address will not be considered.

l)        The respective Provincial Departments and Public Entities reserve the right not to make an appointment.

m)    The appointed candidate shall be required to sign a performance agreement.

n)      Reference checks and/or confirmation of employment will be done with the current employer and candidates are advised to include references from the current employment in their application/CV to facilitate this.

o)      The respective Provincial Departments and Public Entities reserve the right to regard a negative record on any verification check or risk assessment conducted, as sufficient grounds for refusal to select a candidate for appointment.

By utilising the KZN Provincial e-Recruitment system, you hereby specifically acknowledge that you have read and accepted the following disclaimer: I understand and agree that where information is provided, whether personal or otherwise, it may be used and processed by the owner of this e-Recruitment system, and such use may include placing such information in the public domain.

All reasonable measures to protect the personal information of users will be taken, provided that for the purpose of this disclaimer (personal information) will be as defined in the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 (Act No. 2 of 2000) and the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013).

The information and reports contained herein may not necessarily be accurate or final and must be viewed in the context of when such information or report is dated.

The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government and all KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Public Entities, including their respective officials, duly appointed representatives, agents, and contractors, accept no liability whatsoever for any loss or damage, whether direct, indirect, special, or consequential, or expenses of any nature whatsoever, which may arise as a result of, or which may be attributable directly or indirectly to, information made available on these pages or links, or actions or transactions resulting therefrom.

By using the KZN Provincial e-Recruitment system, I specifically consent and submit to the jurisdiction of the South African Courts in regard to all proceedings, actions, applications, or the like, instituted by either party against the other where necessary.

If you do not agree to be bound by these terms, please do not make applications for posts through the KZN Provincial e-Recruitment system.

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