Free State Department of Human Settlements Graduate Internships Vacancy 2026

Opportunity Overview

The Free State Department of Human Settlements invites unemployed graduates to apply for its 24-month Graduate Internship Programme for 2026/2027. This programme offers a chance to gain practical work experience within the public sector.

Successful applicants will receive on-the-job development training in various fields, helping them build crucial skills and competencies needed for the formal job market. Interns will be placed at the Department's Head Office or various Districts, all located in Bloemfontein.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must be unemployed graduates holding a National Diploma or Degree in one of the following fields:

• Administrators - Affordable Housing: Public Administration, Office Administration, or equivalent.
• Rental Tribunal (Law): Law (LLB), or equivalent.
• Administrator - Rental Tribunal: Public Administration, or equivalent.
• Informal Settlements and Land Tenure (Law): Law (LLB).
• Informal Settlements and Land Tenure (Planning/Development): Urban and Regional Planning, Spatial Planning, Human Settlements, Development Studies, or Geography.
• Housing Development & Planning: Urban/Town and Regional Planning, or Development Studies.
• Supply Chain Management – Asset Management: Public Administration, Supply Chain Management, or Financial Management.
• Supply Chain Management – BID Administration And Logistics Management: Public Administration, Supply Chain Management, or Financial Management.
• Supply Chain Management – Demand And Performance Management: Public Administration, Supply Chain Management, or Financial Management.
• Information Technology: Information Technology, or Computer Systems and Networks.
• Organisational Development: Human Resources Management, Operations Management, or Public Management.
• Financial & Budget Management – Salaries And Tax: Accounting, or Financial Management.
• Financial & Budget Management – Financial Control: Accounting, or Financial Management.
• Financial & Budget Management – Payment Authorisation: Accounting, or Financial Management.
• Financial & Budget Management – Office Of The Director: Accounting, or Financial Management. Basic knowledge of Government Prescripts and Principles is required.
• Internal Audit: Internal Auditing, or Financial Information Systems. Basic knowledge of Government Prescripts is required.
• Skills Development: Human Resources Management, or Development.
• Human Resources Management: Human Resources Management, Public Administration, or Management.
• Corporate Communication: Corporate Communication, or Media Studies.

Key Responsibilities

As a Graduate Intern, you will:

• Undergo comprehensive on-the-job development training relevant to your chosen qualification category.
• Actively participate in learning opportunities to garner crucial skills and competencies.
• Engage in practical tasks that prepare you for the demands of the formal job market.

How to Apply

To apply for these Graduate Internship opportunities, please visit the official application portal:

• Apply Online Here: https://www.graduates24.com/free-state-department-of-human-settlements-graduate-internships-2026-2027

Ensure your application is submitted before the closing date.

Application Deadline: 31 July 2026