Department of Social Development: Internship Programme X149
The Gauteng Department of Social Development is calling on unemployed graduates to submit their applications for the Internship Programme, which lasts for 24 months. Take this opportunity to gain valuable experience and enhance your skills! Don’t miss out on this chance to kickstart your career!
Position: Internship Programme 2025
Number of Posts: 149
Stipend: R7 860-50 per month
Duration: 24 months contract
Location: Gauteng, South Africa
Closing date: 5 September 2025
The Department of Social Development offers exciting opportunities to suitable candidates for potential placement in our internship programme. The intention is to give practical work experience to those students who require In-Service Training to obtain their qualification and those recently graduated but unemployed and require exposure in a work environment.
Youth from all race and gender categories are encouraged to apply for the internship. Preference will be given to youth with disabilities.
Successful candidates will be placed in any of the Department’s Corridors and Institutions in Ekurhuleni, Tshwane, Sedibeng, West Rand and Johannesburg where the need has been identified and will be expected to enter a 24-month contract that is anticipated to commence between August and September 2025.
| INTERNSHIP FIELD | QUALIFICATION(S) | REF NO. |
|---|---|---|
| Social Auxiliary Work | FETC NQF Level 4 or 5 in Social Auxiliary Work and must be registered with the South African Council for Social Service Professionals | Ref: 022686 |
| Social Work | BA Social Work and must be registered with the South African Council for Social Service Professionals | Ref: 022686 |
Applications should include:
The fully completed Z83 application form, CV with certified copies of the relevant Qualification and ID document. Applicants to attach independent Electoral Commission (IEC) voting district verification printout (that indicates the voting station, ward details) accessible from IEC website: https://www.elections.org.za/pwv/.
Students should be prepared to be placed throughout all corridors and institutions within the Gauteng Department of Social Development. No incomplete, faxed or emailed applications shall be considered. Applications to be made on the professional job centre website https://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za.
Closing date: 5 September 2025
NB: Applicants who have previously applied need to re-apply.
Enquiries:
- Thoko Mciwa Tel: 011 355 7659
- Khabo Malgas Tel: 011 355 7967
If you do not receive any response from the Department within 3 months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.