Free State Department Of Human Settlements Graduate Internship Programme: Administrators - Affordable Housing Vacancy 2026 | Stipend: R8,174.75/month

Opportunity Overview

The Free State Department of Human Settlements is offering a Graduate Internship Programme for Administrators focused on Affordable Housing. This is a 24-month contract opportunity based in Bloemfontein.

The department is committed to promoting representivity across race, gender, and disability within the province. This programme offers a monthly stipend of R8,174.75.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this internship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Hold a Grade 12 certificate.
• Have a minimum qualification at NQF Level 6 in Public Administration, Office Administration, or an equivalent field.
• Possess basic knowledge of government prescripts and principles.
• Be a South African citizen originating and residing in the Free State province.
• Be currently unemployed.
• Have never participated in a Public Service Internship programme previously.
• If in possession of foreign qualification/s, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted by 31 July 2026 at 16:00.

To apply via email:

• Send your application to: recruit@fshs.gov.za
• The subject line of your email must clearly state: GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME: ADMINISTRATORS - AFFORDABLE HOUSING REF NO: HS 01/2026
• Attach a fully completed and signed NEW Z83 form. This form can be downloaded from www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa/vacancies.asp or obtained from any Public Service Department. Ensure the form is fully completed, duly signed, and initialled, and that the correct Job title and Reference number are indicated.
• Attach a recent, comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) only. Your CV must include contactable referees with their telephone numbers and email addresses.

To apply via post or hand-delivery:

• Address your application to:

Head: Human Resource Management Directorate, Human Settlements P.O. Box 247 Bloemfontein 9300

• Hand-delivered applications must be brought to the foyer of OR Tambo House, St. Andrews Street, Bloemfontein, and placed in the appropriately marked box at Security on the Ground Floor. Do not submit applications to staff in the building's offices.
• Include a fully completed and signed NEW Z83 form and a recent, comprehensive CV as detailed above.

Important Notes:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview.
• Applications on the old Z83 form will not be considered.
• Applications that do not comply with the above requirements, or are received late, will not be considered.
• Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within four months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.