SA Government Internship and Learnership Opportunities 2026

Opportunity Overview

The SA Government has released Circular 33 of 2026, announcing various internship and learnership opportunities across numerous national and provincial departments. This initiative aims to provide valuable practical experience and skills development for South Africans entering the workforce.

Opportunities are available in a wide range of government entities, including the Office of the Chief Justice, Departments of Agriculture, Defence, Employment and Labour, Government Technical Advisory Centre, Higher Education and Training, Home Affairs, Land Reform and Rural Development, South African Police Service, Tourism, Transport, Treasury, Water and Sanitation, and Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities.

Additionally, positions are open within Provincial Administrations across the Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, North West, and Western Cape, offering a broad scope of potential placements for eligible applicants.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for these opportunities, applicants must meet the following general application requirements:

• A completed Z83 form, which can be downloaded or obtained from any Public Service Department.
• A recent, updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Certified copies of all qualifications and your academic record.
• A certified copy of your South African Identity Document (ID).
• Applicants with foreign qualifications must ensure these have been evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
• Successful candidates must be available for selection interviews and assessments at a time, date, and place as determined by the respective Department.

How to Apply

To apply for opportunities listed in SA Government Jobs Circular 33 of 2026, you must prepare a complete application package.

Ensure your application includes:

• A fully completed Z83 form. This form is essential and can be downloaded or obtained from any Public Service Department.
• Your updated and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Certified copies of all your academic qualifications and your academic record.
• A certified copy of your South African Identity Document (ID).
• If you hold foreign qualifications, you must include proof that they have been evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).

Please note: Failure to submit all the requested documents and information will lead to your application not being considered. Applicants will be contacted for selection interviews and assessments by the relevant Department.