SASSA Internship Programme 2026 – Multiple Posts Available

ByRainbow Time

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) invites TVET college learners and unemployed graduates across South Africa to apply for the Head Office Work Integrated Learning Programme and the Head Office Internship Programme. Opportunities are available in several fields including Human Capital Management, Communication and Marketing, Facilities and Auxiliary Support Services, Finance, Grants Administration, Internal Audit, Information and Communication Technology, Library Information Sciences, EPMO Change Management, Fraud and Corruption Investigations, and Legal Services.

The Work Integrated Learning Programme is offered for a duration of 6 to 18 months with an all-inclusive monthly stipend of R5 639.75, while the Internship Programme runs for 24 months with a monthly stipend of R7 860.50. These programmes are based at SASSA Head Office and are open to qualifying South African citizens across the country who meet the required criteria. Applications must be submitted before the closing date of 14 February 2026.

1. WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING PROGRAMME (TVET Learners)
Positions
  • Human Capital Management (1 post)
  • Communication and Marketing (3 posts)
  • Facilities and Auxiliary Support Services (1 post)
  • Finance (2 posts)
  • Grants Administration (3 posts)
Duration
  • Minimum 6 to 18 months
Stipend
  • R5 639.75 per month
Location
  • SASSA Head Office, throughout South Africa
Closing Date
  • 14 February 2026

2. INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME (Unemployed Graduates)
Positions
  • Internal Audit (2 posts)
  • Information and Communication Technology (1 post)
  • Library Information Sciences (1 post)
  • EPMO – Change Management (1 post)
  • Fraud and Corruption Investigations (1 post)
  • Legal Services (1 post)
Duration
  • 24 months
Stipend
  • R7 860.50 per month
Location
  • SASSA Head Office
Closing Date
  • 14 February 2026
SASSA HEAD OFFICE WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING PROGRAMME

“paying the right social grant, to the right person, at the right time and place. NJALO!”

SASSA is a dynamic organisation that provides a range of essential services to a diverse group of South Africans. With offices countrywide, our operational structures aspire to embrace all that is state-of-the-art, offices that are modern and an environment designed to stimulate the worker to achieve, enjoy, progress and prosper.

HEAD OFFICE WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING PROGRAMME

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is inviting TVET college learners, throughout South Africa, to apply for our Work Integrated Learning Programme.

Branch: Corporate Services

Qualification: N6 National Certificate or statement of results in Human Resources Management:
• Human Capital Management (1 post) – Ref No: SAS H/O S&B 15/11/2025-01

Branch: Marketing and Communication

Qualification: N6 National Certificate or statement of results in Public Relations / Communication / Media Studies / Multimedia Journalism:
• Communication and Marketing (3 posts) Ref No: SAS H/O S&B 15/11/2025-02

Branch: Facilities and Auxiliary Support Services

Qualification: National Certificate or statement of results in Public Management
• Facilities and Auxiliary Support Services (1 post) Ref No: SAS H/O S&B 05/11/2025-03

Branch: Finance

Qualification: National Certificate or statement of results in Financial Accounting.
• Finance (2 posts) Ref No: SAS H/O S&B 05/11/2025-04

Branch: Grant Administration

Qualification: National Certificate or statement of results in Industrial Engineering / Management Services / Operations Management / Financial Accounting.
• Grants Administration (3 posts) Ref No: SAS H/O S&B 05/11/2025-05

All applicants must have completed N6: National Certificate and are required to complete a minimum of 6 to 18 months practical work exposure to fulfil the requirements to be awarded a qualification, be South African citizens, and unemployed. Successful candidates will be appointed for a minimum of 6 to 18 months internship Work Integrated Learning contract. An all-inclusive monthly stipend of R5 639,75 will be payable.

EE Target: African Males, African Females, White Males, White Females and Person with Disabilities (from any race and gender).

Important notes:

Appointments will be subject to compulsory pre-employment screening in the form of qualification, ITC, criminal checks. It is our intention to promote representativity in terms of race, gender and disability through the filling of these post and candidates whose appointment will promote representativity will receive preference. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) prior to the selection process. SASSA is under no obligation to fill a post after the advertisement thereof. Please note: All SASSA staff are subjected to compulsory security vetting on appointment.

E-mailed applications will not be accepted!
Closing date: 14 February 2026

Applicants interested in applying for the Work Integrated Learning Programme should send their applications (fully completed signed new Z83 and a detailed / comprehensive CV, certified copies of Identity Document/ Smart Card and N6 Certificate or statement of results, a letter from the institution confirming that student need a minimum of 6-18 months work experience quoting the relevant reference number and the name of position as per the advert to the relevant e-mail address: [email protected].

Enquiries: Mr Justice Matshikiri 012 400 2343

NB! Applications can only be sent via e-mail and failure to comply with the above requirements may results in your application being disqualified.

Correspondences will only be limited to the shortlisted candidates, if you have not been contacted within 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

SASSA HEAD OFFICE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME

“paying the right social grant, to the right person, at the right time and place. NJALO!”

SASSA is a dynamic organisation that provides a range of essential services to a diverse group of South Africans. With offices countrywide, our operational structures aspire to embrace all that is state-of-the-art, offices that are modern and an environment designed to stimulate the worker to achieve, enjoy, progress and prosper.

HEAD OFFICE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is inviting unemployed graduates, throughout South Africa, to apply for our Internship Programme.

Branch: Internal Audit

Qualification: National Diploma / Advanced Diploma (B-Tech) / Degree (NQF Level 6 or 7) in Internal Audit
• Internal Audit x2 post – Ref No: SAS H/O S&B 15/11/2025-01

Branch: Information and Communication Technology (3 posts)

Qualification: National Diploma/ B-Tech / Degree (NQF Level 6 or 7) in Information and Communication Technology, Library Information Science and Project Management

• Information and Communication Technology (1 post) Ref No: SAS H/O S&B 15/11/2025-02
• Library Information Sciences (1 post) Ref No: SAS H/O S&B 15/11/2025-03
• EPMO – Change Management (1 post) Ref No: SAS H/O S&B 15/11/2025-04

Branch: Fraud Management and Compliance

Qualification: National Diploma/ B-Tech / Degree (NQF Level 6 or 7) in Forensic Investigation / Compliance Management.
• Fraud and Corruption Investigations (1 post) Ref No: SAS H/O S&B 15/11/2025-05

Branch: Legal Services

Qualification: LLB
• Legal Services (1 post) Ref No: SAS H/O S&B 15/11/2025-06

All applicants must be between the ages of 18 – 35 years and be South African citizens. Successful candidates will be appointed for 24 months internship contract. An all-inclusive monthly stipend of R7 860.50 will be payable.

EE Target: African Males, African Females, White Males, White Females and Person with Disabilities (from any race and gender).

Important notes:

Appointments will be subjected to compulsory pre-employment screening in the form of qualification, ITC, criminal checks. It is our intention to promote representativity in terms of race, gender and disability through the filling of these post and candidates whose appointment will promote representativity will receive preference. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) prior to the selection process. SASSA is under no obligation to fill a post after the advertisement thereof. Please note: All SASSA staff are subjected to compulsory security vetting on appointment.

E-mailed applications will not be accepted!
Closing date: 14 February 2026

Applicants interested in applying for the Internship Programme should send their applications (fully completed signed new Z83 and a detailed / comprehensive CV, certified copies of Identity Document/ Smart ID and qualifications quoting the relevant reference number and the name of position as per the advert to the relevant e-mail address: [email protected].

Enquiries: Mr Justice Matshikiri 012 400 2343

Applications can only be sent via e-mail and failure to comply with the above requirements may results in your application being disqualified.

Correspondences will only be limited to the shortlisted candidates, if you have not been contacted within 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.