Department of Cooperative Governance & Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Graduate Internships 2025 / 2026
📍 Location: Pretoria, South Africa
💰 Stipend: R7 860.39 per month
📅 Closing Date: 10 October 2025
🕒 Duration: 12 months (non-renewable)
📑 Contract Type: Internship
💼 Centre: National Office – Pretoria
♿ Equity: Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply
Programme Overview
The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) invites recent South African graduates to apply for its Graduate Internship Programme 2025/2026.
This programme offers young graduates practical workplace experience in various departments, guided by structured mentorship and competency-based training.
Key features:
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Placement in a unit aligned with your qualification and career goals
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Guidance from experienced mentors
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Opportunity to contribute to public service excellence
Minimum Requirements
✅ South African citizen
✅ Recent graduate with a National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree
✅ No prior internship or contract experience in the Public Service or Private Sector
✅ Strong motivation to work in Public Service
⚠️ Note: Non-disclosure of prior work/internship experience will result in disqualification or dismissal.
Required Application Documents
📄 Updated CV (include start/end dates, levels/ranks, current remuneration, and at least 2 contactable references — one must be your last supervisor)
🖋️ Completed new Z83 form (effective 1 Jan 2021) — Download here
📘 Certified copies of qualifications and ID (only if shortlisted)
🌍 SAQA evaluation (for foreign qualifications)
Available Internship Fields (Pretoria)
| Ref. No. | Unit / Department | Field of Study | Apply via Email |
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| HRD/2025/1 | Corporate Branding & Communication | Graphic Design, Marketing, Communication | Recruitment06@cogta.gov.za |
| HRD/2025/2 | Human Capital Management | HRM, Industrial Psychology, Public Administration | Recruitment07@cogta.gov.za |
| HRD/2025/3 | Information Technology | IT, Computer Science, Informatics | Recruitment08@cogta.gov.za |
| HRD/2025/4 | Legal Services | LLB | Recruitment09@cogta.gov.za |
| HRD/2025/5 | Facilities & Security Management | Security Management, Criminology, Psychology | Recruitment10@cogta.gov.za |
| HRD/2025/6 | Community Work Programme (CWP) | Public Administration & Management | Recruitment11@cogta.gov.za |
| HRD/2025/7 | CWP Partnerships, Training & Projects | Business / Project / Contract Management | Recruitment12@cogta.gov.za |
| HRD/2025/8 | CWP Financial Coordination | Financial Management, Accounting | Recruitment13@cogta.gov.za |
| HRD/2025/9 | Supply Chain Management | Logistics, Supply Chain | Recruitment14@cogta.gov.za |
| HRD/2025/10 | Internal Control | Accounting | Recruitment15@cogta.gov.za |
| HRD/2025/11 | Disaster Risk Reduction & Capacity Dev. | Disaster Management | Recruitment16@cogta.gov.za |
| HRD/2025/12 | Disaster Preparedness & Recovery | Disaster Management | Recruitment17@cogta.gov.za |
| HRD/2025/13 | Strategic & Executive Support | Public Management / Administration | Recruitment18@cogta.gov.za |
| HRD/2025/14 | Internal Audit & Risk Management | Internal Audit, Risk Management | Recruitment19@cogta.gov.za |
| HRD/2025/15 | Local Government Ops – DDG Office | Administration | Recruitment20@cogta.gov.za |
| HRD/2025/16 | LG Ops – Gauteng & Free State Cluster | Public Administration / Development Studies | Recruitment21@cogta.gov.za |
| HRD/2025/17 | LG Ops – Limpopo & Mpumalanga Cluster | Public Administration / Development Studies | Recruitment22@cogta.gov.za |
| HRD/2025/18 | LG Ops – Western & Eastern Cape Cluster | Public Administration / Development Studies | Recruitment23@cogta.gov.za |
| HRD/2025/19 | Municipal Powers & Functions Support | Public Administration / Management | Recruitment24@cogta.gov.za |
| HRD/2025/20 | Knowledge Management, M&E Systems | Development Studies / Info Systems | Recruitment25@cogta.gov.za |
| HRD/2025/21 | Policy, Governance & Admin – DDG Office | Administration | Recruitment26@cogta.gov.za |
| HRD/2025/22 | Municipal Capacity Development | HR Development / Public Administration | Recruitment27@cogta.gov.za |
How to Apply – Step-by-Step
1️⃣ Download and complete the new Z83 Form → Click here
2️⃣ Prepare a detailed CV (include roles, dates, and references)
3️⃣ (Optional) Use the recommended CV template on www.cogta.gov.za
4️⃣ Email your Z83 + CV to the specific address listed for your internship field above
5️⃣ Certified copies will be requested only if shortlisted
6️⃣ If applicable, attach your SAQA evaluation for foreign qualifications
⚠️ Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
📬 Contact Enquiries
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Ms M. Bakhane / Mr S. Ramphisa
☎️ Tel: 012 334 0628 / 0629