Services SETA: Internship Opportunities (2025/2026)
Services SETA invites applications for multiple internship opportunities available across various departments and provincial offices. These contract positions are open to students and graduates and run for a duration of one to two years, offering a monthly stipend of R7,000. The internships aim to provide practical workplace exposure while supporting key operational, administrative, strategic, financial, ICT, marketing, human capital, bursary, and executive support functions. Opportunities are available in all provinces, with specific placements in areas such as Johannesburg North, Cape Town, Durban, East London, Polokwane, Nelspruit, and other regional offices.
Services SETA invites applications for the following internship positions:
Intern: Provincial Operations (Provincial Offices / All Provinces)
Intern: Operations (JHB North)
Intern: Office of the CEO (JHB North)
Intern: Bursaries (Provincial Offices / All Provinces)
Intern: Strategy and Insights (JHB North)
Intern: Human Capital Management (JHB North)
Intern: Marketing and Communications (JHB North)
Intern: Information and Communication Technology – ICT (JHB North)
Intern: Finance (JHB North)
Applicants must hold a National Senior Certificate (minimum NQF Level 4), with most roles requiring a National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in relevant fields including Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Marketing, Project Management, or related disciplines. These internships are suited to individuals seeking structured work experience in the public sector and exposure to skills development initiatives. The closing date for applications is 29 December 2025, and interested candidates are encouraged to apply before the deadline.
Position: Internship Programme
Work Level: Student / Graduate
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 1 – 2 Years
Stipend: R7,000.00 – R7,000.01 per month
EE Position: No
Closing Date: 16 January 2026
INTERN: PROVINCIAL OPERATIONS
(Provincial Offices – All Provinces)
Reference Number: SS-129
Locations & Vacancies
● Cape Town ×2
● East London ×3
● Port Elizabeth ×2
● Durban ×5
● Bloemfontein ×1
● Kimberley ×1
● Klerksdorp ×1
● Polokwane ×3
● Nelspruit ×2
● Johannesburg ×6
Key Responsibilities
● Uphold the image of Services SETA through professional conduct
● Manage reception area according to quality standards
● Welcome visitors and offer refreshments where necessary
● Assist walk-in visitors and keep them informed of waiting times
● Maintain cleanliness and order of reception area
● Report and follow up on maintenance issues
● Attend to incoming calls, screen and route calls appropriately
● Take and relay messages timeously
● Photocopy, scan, file, bind, and distribute documents
● Provide typing services as requested
● Receive and dispatch courier packages
● Support reporting and data collation
● Assist with monitoring and evaluation visits
● Assist with induction visits and site visit reports
● Provide project-related clerical support
● Support outreach and stakeholder engagements (on/off-site)
Requirements
● National Senior Certificate (Minimum NQF Level 4)
● National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Business Administration, Public Administration, Project Management, Human Resources, or a related field
INTERN: OPERATIONS (JHB North)
Reference Number: SS-130
Responsibilities
● Support skills development programmes
● Assist in planning and monitoring training workshops
● Organise stakeholder meetings and forums
● Capture and process learner data on LMS
● Compile and submit project and learner statistics reports
● Support accreditation and evaluation processes
● Issue and verify certificates
● Maintain records and filing systems
● Coordinate meetings, logistics, and office administration
● Handle enquiries, correspondence, and travel documents
Requirements
● National Senior Certificate (Minimum NQF Level 4)
● National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Business Administration, Office Administration, Public Administration, Project Management, Human Resources, or a related field
Location: JHB North
INTERN: OFFICE OF THE CEO (OCEO)
Reference Number: SS-122
Location: JHB North
Responsibilities
● Support special projects and transformation initiatives
● Prepare reports, presentations, and compliance documentation
● Assist with risk management and compliance audits
● Coordinate meetings, schedules, and stakeholder engagement
● Manage records, correspondence, and document control
● Track project deliverables and meeting resolutions
● Maintain confidentiality and professional standards
Requirements
● National Senior Certificate (Minimum NQF Level 4)
● National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Public Management, Public Administration, Business Management, Business Administration, or a related field
INTERN: BURSARIES
Reference Number: SS-128
Location: Provincial Offices – All Provinces
Responsibilities
● Administer bursary applications and student files
● Verify student documents and data
● Handle student queries and follow-ups
● Liaise with institutions on student accounts and results
● Monitor academic progress of bursars
● Compile reports and reconciliation for payments
● Maintain standardized correspondence
Requirements
● National Senior Certificate (Minimum NQF Level 4)
● National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Project Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field
INTERN: STRATEGY AND INSIGHTS
Reference Number: SS-123
Location: JHB North
Responsibilities
● Conduct research aligned with SETA initiatives
● Support Workplace Skills Plans (WSP) and ATR evaluations
● Compile research reports and presentations
● Support chamber operations and qualification development
● Maintain strategic databases and documentation
● Assist with project coordination and reporting
Requirements
● National Senior Certificate (Minimum NQF Level 4)
● National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Internal Audit, Business Management, Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Public Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, or a social sciences research qualification
INTERN: HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT (HCM)
Reference Number: SS-135
Location: JHB North
Responsibilities
● Provide full administrative support to HCM
● Maintain filing systems and departmental records
● Arrange meetings and type minutes
● Handle correspondence and travel documentation
● Ensure confidentiality and professionalism
Requirements
● National Senior Certificate (Minimum NQF Level 4)
● National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Human Resources, Public Administration, or a related field
INTERN: MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
Reference Number: SS-125
Location: JHB North
Responsibilities
● Support marketing and communications strategy
● Create and manage social media and website content
● Draft press releases and communication material
● Support events, campaigns, and stakeholder communication
● Maintain media and contact databases
Requirements
● National Senior Certificate (Minimum NQF Level 4)
● National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Graphic Design, or a related field
INTERN: INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT)
Reference Number: SS-126
Location: JHB North
Responsibilities
● Assist with ICT governance, audits, and risk management
● Support ICT project planning, reporting, and budgeting
● Assist with vendor management and security programmes
Requirements
● National Senior Certificate (Minimum NQF Level 4)
● National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
INTERN: FINANCE
Reference Number: SS-124
Location: JHB North
Responsibilities
● Assist with financial statements and reconciliations
● Process invoices, payments, and purchase orders
● Support audits and compliance
● Manage assets, liabilities, and financial records
● Data capturing and query management
Requirements
● National Senior Certificate (Minimum NQF Level 4)
● National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Finance or Commerce
Apply before 16 January 2026
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