Closing Date: 29 August 2025 (15:00)
Location: Pretoria Head Office, Olifantsfontein, Regional Offices & various DHET sites nationwide
Company: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) invites unemployed South African graduates and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) students to apply for the 2025/26 – 2026/27 Graduate Internship and WIL Programme.
This programme offers structured workplace exposure, skills development, and training across multiple DHET branches.
Programme Details
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Stipend:
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Graduate Interns: R7,860.40 per month
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WIL Students: R6,659.40 per month
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Contract Duration: 24 months
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Eligibility:
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South African citizens, aged 18–35
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Unemployed
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Never participated in a public service internship
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All appointments are subject to qualification verification, reference checks, citizenship confirmation, and security vetting.
Available Internship & WIL Opportunities
University Education Branch
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Teaching Qualifications Policy – DHET/UE/2025/01
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International Scholarships – DHET/UE/2025/02
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Student Support & Sector Engagement – DHET/UE/2025/03
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Governance Support – DHET/UE/2025/04
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Management Support & Transfers – DHET/UE/2025/05
Human Resource Development Council (HRDC)
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Secretariat – DHET/HRDC/2025/01
CFO Branch
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Logistics Management – DHET/CFO/2025/01
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Acquisition & Contracts – DHET/CFO/2025/02
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Public Entities – DHET/CFO/2025/03
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Development Support – DHET/CFO/2025/04
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Compliance Unit – DHET/CFO/2025/05
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Financial Services – DHET/CFO/2025/06
Skills Development (Indlela, NADSC, NSA, SETA Support)
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Artisan Development – DHET/SD/2025/01
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Moderation & Assessment – DHET/SD/2025/02–03
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ARPL & Assessment – DHET/SD/2025/04, 07–12
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ICT & Engineering – DHET/SD/2025/05
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Marketing, Psychology, Logistics – DHET/SD/2025/06
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National Skills Authority – DHET/SD/2025/13–14
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SETA Support – DHET/SD/2025/15–18
Corporate Services
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Office of the DG – DHET/CS/2025/01
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OD & Development – DHET/CS/2025/02
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Communications – DHET/CS/2025/03
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Training & Development – DHET/CS/2025/04
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HR & Risk Management – DHET/CS/2025/05–11
Planning, Policy & Strategy
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Africa & Middle East Partnerships – DHET/PPS/2025/01
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MIS, HETMIS Project, LMI – DHET/PPS/2025/02–05, 23
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Policy & Research – DHET/PPS/2025/06–08
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Legal Services – DHET/PPS/2025/09
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Social Inclusion & Equity – DHET/PPS/2025/10–17
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Career Development Services – DHET/PPS/2025/18–21, 24, 26–30
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Infrastructure Planning – DHET/PPS/2025/22
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International Relations – DHET/PPS/2025/25
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)
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Multiple roles across DG Office, Monitoring, Curriculum, Funding, and Regional Offices – DHET/TVET/2025/01–17
Community Education and Training (CET)
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Institutional & Financial Planning – DHET/CET-HO/2025/01–05
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Governance Support – DHET/CET-HO/2025/06–07
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CET Regional & College-based roles – DHET/CET-RO/2025/01–07, DHET/CETC/2025/01–07
How to Apply
Step 1: Complete the new Z83 form
Step 2: Attach a comprehensive CV
Submit your application via one of the following methods:
📬 By Post:
The Director-General
Department of Higher Education and Training
Private Bag X174
Pretoria, 0001
(Attention: Training and Development Unit)
📍 Hand Deliver:
123 Francis Baard Street (Cnr Sophie De Bruyn & Francis Baard)
Reception Area, Pretoria
📧 Email: Internship@dhet.gov.za
Quote the relevant Reference Number in the subject line.
Important Notes:
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Late or faxed applications will not be considered.
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Applicants applying for multiple positions must submit a separate Z83 form for each.