Pretoria, South Africa – Published on August 12, 2025
The National Skills Fund (NSF) is excited to announce its Graduate Internship and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Programme for the 2025/2026 to 2026/2027 financial years. Committed to promoting diversity and equity in employment, particularly in terms of race, gender, and disability, the NSF invites unemployed South African graduates and students to apply for these transformative opportunities. With positions available in Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Pietermaritzburg, East London, Gqeberha, Vhembe, and Capricorn, this programme offers hands-on work exposure in various fields.
Programme Overview
- Organisation: National Skills Fund
- Programme: Graduate Internship and Work Integrated Learning (WIL)
- Duration: 24-month fixed-term contract
- Stipend:
- Graduate Interns: R7,860.40 per month
- WIL Students: R6,659.40 per month
- Locations: Pretoria Head Office, Cape Town, Durban, Pietermaritzburg, East London, Gqeberha, Vhembe, and Capricorn Regional Offices
- Closing Date: 29 August 2025
Available Positions
The NSF is offering Graduate Internships and WIL opportunities across various directorates and chief directorates. Below is a summary of the positions, reference numbers, and requirements:
| Post | Reference Number | Directorate/Chief Directorate | Requirements | Location | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resources Management and Development | NSF01/08/2025 | Human Resource Management and Development | National Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management/Development | Pretoria | Graduate Intern |
| Supply Chain Management | NSF03/08/2025 | Chief Financial Officer | National Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management/Logistics | Pretoria | Graduate Intern |
| Secretariat | NSF04/08/2025 | Legal Governance and Risk Compliance | National Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Public Management/Administration | Pretoria | Graduate Intern |
| Legal | NSF06/08/2025 | Legal Governance and Risk Compliance | Bachelor of Law (LLB) | Pretoria | Graduate Intern |
| Asset and Facilities | NSF07/08/2025 | Chief Financial Officer | National Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Facility Management/Public Management/Financial Management | Pretoria | Graduate Intern |
| Registry | NSF08/08/2025 | Financial Management & Administration | National Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Archives & Records Management | Pretoria | Graduate Intern |
| Information and Communication Technology | NSF09/08/2025 | Information and Communications Technology & Analytics | National Diploma/Degree in Information and Communication Technology | Pretoria | Graduate Intern |
| Internal Audit | NSF10/08/2025 | Internal Audit | National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Internal Audit | Pretoria | Graduate Intern |
| Office of Executive Officer | NSF11/08/2025 | Office of Executive Officer | National Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Public Management/Management Assistant | Pretoria | Graduate Intern |
| Public Relations and Communications | NSF13/08/2025 | Public Relations and Communications | National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Communication/Journalism/Marketing/Public Relations/Media Studies | Pretoria | Graduate Intern |
| Finance | NSF15/08/2025 | Chief Financial Officer | National Diploma/BCom degree in Accounting/Financial Management/Cost and Management Accounting | Pretoria | Graduate Intern |
| Office of the CFO | NSF16/08/2025 | Chief Financial Officer | National Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Public Management/Administration | Pretoria | Graduate Intern |
| Organisational Performance and Reporting | NSF17/08/2025 | Strategy Innovation and Organisation Performance | National Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Public Management/Business Administration/Office Management and Technology | Pretoria | Graduate Intern |
| Strategy Innovation and Partnership | NSF18/08/2025 | Strategy Innovation and Organisation Performance | National Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Public Management/Business Administration/Office Management and Technology | Pretoria | Graduate Intern |
| Research | NSF19/08/2025 | Strategy Innovation and Organisation Performance | Bachelor’s degree in Statistics/Psychology/Social Sciences/Research Methodology | Pretoria | Graduate Intern |
| Bursaries | NSF20/08/2025 | Skills Development Implementation | National Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Public Management/Administration/Project Management | Pretoria | Graduate Intern |
| Programme Monitoring | NSF22/08/2025 | Skills Development Implementation | National Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Public Management/Administration/Project Management/Financial Management | Pretoria | Graduate Intern |
| Office of Chief Director: SDI | NSF24/08/2025 | Skills Development Implementation | National Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Public Management/Administration/Project Management | Pretoria | Graduate Intern |
| Quality Assurance | NSF25/08/2025 | Skills Development Implementation | National Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Public Management/Administration/Project Management/Financial Management | Pretoria | Graduate Intern |
| SDI GP/NW/FS | NSF27/08/2025 | Skills Development Implementation | National Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Public Management/Administration/Project Management/Financial Management | Pretoria | Graduate Intern |
| SDI LP/MP | NSF29/08/2025 | Skills Development Implementation | National Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Public Management/Administration/Project Management/Financial Management | Pretoria | Graduate Intern |
| SDI LP/MP | NSF31/08/2025 | Skills Development Implementation | National Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Public Management/Administration/Project Management/Financial Management | Vhembe and Capricorn | Graduate Intern |
| SDI WC/NC | NSF32/08/2025 | Skills Development Implementation | National Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Public Management/Administration/Project Management/Financial Management | Cape Town | Graduate Intern |
| SDI KZN | NSF34/08/2025 | Skills Development Implementation | National Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Public Management/Administration/Project Management/Financial Management | Durban and Pietermaritzburg | Graduate Intern |
| SDI EC | NSF36/08/2025 | Skills Development Implementation | National Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Public Management/Administration/Project Management/Financial Management | East London and Gqeberha | Graduate Intern |
| Human Resources Management and Development | NSF02/08/2025 | Human Resource Management and Development | N6 Certificate in Human Resources Management | Pretoria | WIL Student |
| Secretariat | NSF05/08/2025 | Legal Governance and Risk Compliance | N6 Certificate in Public Management/Administration | Pretoria | WIL Student |
| Office of Executive Officer | NSF12/08/2025 | Office of Executive Officer | N6 Certificate in Public Management/Management Assistant | Pretoria | WIL Student |
| Public Relations and Communications | NSF14/08/2025 | Public Relations and Communications | N6 Certificate in Management Assistant/Marketing/Public Management | Pretoria | WIL Student |
| Bursaries | NSF21/08/2025 | Skills Development Implementation | N6 Certificate in Public Management/Administration/Management Assistant | Pretoria | WIL Student |
| Programme Monitoring | NSF23/08/2025 | Skills Development Implementation | N6 Certificate in Public Management/Administration/Management Assistant/Financial Management | Pretoria | WIL Student |
| Quality Assurance | NSF26/08/2025 | Skills Development Implementation | N6 Certificate in Public Management/Administration/Management Assistant/Financial Management | Pretoria | WIL Student |
| SDI GP/NW/FS | NSF28/08/2025 | Skills Development Implementation | N6 Certificate in Public Management/Administration/Management Assistant/Financial Management | Pretoria | WIL Student |
| SDI LP/MP | NSF30/08/2025 | Skills Development Implementation | N6 Certificate in Public Management/Administration/Management Assistant/Financial Management | Pretoria | WIL Student |
| SDI WC/NC | NSF33/08/2025 | Skills Development Implementation | N6 Certificate in Public Management/Administration/Management Assistant/Financial Management | Cape Town | WIL Student |
| SDI KZN | NSF35/08/2025 | Skills Development Implementation | N6 Certificate in Public Management/Administration/Management Assistant/Financial Management | Durban and Pietermaritzburg | WIL Student |
| SDI EC | NSF37/08/2025 | Skills Development Implementation | N6 Certificate in Public Management/Administration/Management Assistant/Financial Management | East London and Gqeberha | WIL Student |
Minimum Requirements
- Eligibility:
- South African citizens who are unemployed and have not previously participated in an internship programme in the Public Service.
- Graduate Interns: Must hold a National Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field (as specified above).
- WIL Students: Must hold an N6 Certificate in the relevant field.
- Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
- Note: Applicants currently employed or who have previously served as interns or contract workers in the Public Service are not eligible.
- Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply (proof of disability required).
Application Process
- How to Apply: Submit applications online via the Departmental Website (click ‘Apply Now’ button) or directly at http://z83.ngnscan.co.za/apply.
- Required Documents:
- A comprehensive CV.
- A fully completed and signed (electronic signature) New Z83 form.
- Clearly state the field of study and reference number (e.g., NSF01/08/2025) for the position applied for.
- Applicants applying for multiple positions must submit separate Z83 forms and supporting documents for each.
- Important: Failure to submit all required documents or the correct reference number will result in disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of documents before interviews.
Key Dates
- Opening Date: 12 August 2025
- Closing Date: 29 August 2025
Additional Notes
- All appointments are subject to verification of educational qualifications, citizenship, and security vetting.
- Due to the expected high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear back within six weeks of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
Enquiries
For further information, contact:
- Mr. MS Ramogayana: (012) 943 2923 / 083 418 2618
- Ms. TJ Moloto: 081 035 7725
Why Apply?
The NSF’s Internship and WIL Programme is a unique opportunity for unemployed graduates and students to gain practical work experience in fields such as Human Resources, Supply Chain Management, Legal, Public Relations, Finance, and more. With a commitment to affirmative action and equal opportunities, the NSF prioritizes diversity and encourages applications from previously disadvantaged groups and persons with disabilities.
Join the National Skills Fund
Seize this chance to kickstart your career, contribute to skills development in South Africa, and gain invaluable experience with the National Skills Fund. Apply now and be part of a programme that empowers the next generation of professionals!
For more details and to apply, visit http://z83.ngnscan.co.za/apply.
Published by the National Skills Fund on 12 August 2025.
