The Free State Department of Human Settlements has opened applications for its Graduate Internship Programme 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for unemployed graduates residing in the Free State Province to gain valuable work experience in the public sector.

Internship Details

• Employer: Free State Department of Human Settlements
• Programme: Graduate Internship Programme
• Contract Duration: 24 Months
• Monthly Stipend: R8,174.75
• Location: Bloemfontein and selected district offices in the Free State
• Closing Date: 31 July 2026 at 16:00

Available Internship Opportunities

Administration – Affordable Housing

• Reference: HS 01/2026
• Posts: 2
• Qualification: NQF Level 6 in Public Administration or Office Administration.

Rental Tribunal

• Reference: HS 02/2026
• Qualification: LLB or equivalent (NQF Level 7).

Administrator – Rental Tribunal

• Reference: HS 03/2026
• Qualification: Public Administration (NQF Level 6).

Informal Settlements & Land Tenure

• Reference: HS 04/2026
• Qualification: LLB or equivalent.

Informal Settlements & Land Tenure

• Reference: HS 05/2026
• Qualification: Urban & Regional Planning, Spatial Planning, Human Settlements, Development Studies or Geography.

Housing Development & Planning

• Reference: HS 06/2026
• Posts: 2
• Qualification: Urban/Town & Regional Planning or Development Studies.

Supply Chain Management – Asset Management

• Reference: HS 07/2026
• Posts: 2
• Qualification: Public Administration, Supply Chain Management or Financial Management.

Supply Chain Management – Bid Administration & Logistics

• Reference: HS 08/2026
• Posts: 2

Supply Chain Management – Demand & Performance Management

• Reference: HS 09/2026
• Posts: 2

Information Technology

• Reference: HS 10/2026
• Posts: 2
• Qualification: Information Technology or Computer Systems & Networks.

Organisational Development

• Reference: HS 11/2026

Financial & Budget Management – Salaries & Tax

• Reference: HS 12/2026
• Posts: 2

Financial & Budget Management – Financial Control

• Reference: HS 13/2026

Financial & Budget Management – Payment Authorisation

• Reference: HS 14/2026
• Posts: 2

Financial & Budget Management – Office of the Director

• Reference: HS 15/2026

Internal Audit

• Reference: HS 16/2026
• Posts: 2

Skills Development

• Reference: HS 17/2026
• Posts: 2

Human Resources Management

• Reference: HS 18/2026
• Posts: 3

Corporate Communication

• Reference: HS 19/2026
• Posts: 2

Labour Relations

• Reference: HS 20/2026
• Posts: 2

Project Management Unit (District Services)

• Reference: HS 21/2026 – Thabo Mofutsanyana District
• Reference: HS 22/2026 – Fezile Dabi District
• Qualification: Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related qualification.

Office Administration

• Reference: HS 23/2026
• Location: QwaQwa

Security Management & Anti-Corruption

• Reference: HS 24/2026
• Qualification: Policing or Forensic Analysis.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be a South African citizen.
• Be currently unemployed.
• Reside in the Free State Province.
• Have never participated in a Public Service Internship Programme before.
• Have Grade 12 (Matric).
• Hold the qualification required for the specific internship.
• Have basic knowledge of government policies and principles.

How to Apply

Applications must include:

• A completed New Z83 Application Form.
• A detailed and updated CV.

Applications can be submitted:

Email: recruit@fshs.gov.za

Subject Line: Include the post title and reference number you are applying for.

Alternatively, applications may be posted or hand-delivered to:

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

Hand-delivered applications must be placed in the designated application box at OR Tambo House, St Andrews Street, Bloemfontein.

Important Notes

• Only shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit certified copies of qualifications and supporting documents.
• Incomplete applications or applications submitted on the old Z83 form will not be considered.
• Late applications will not be accepted.
• Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA.
• Successful candidates will undergo security screening and verification checks.

Closing Date

31 July 2026 at 16:00

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable government work experience while earning a monthly stipend of R8,174.75. Apply before the closing date.