KZN Social Development: Internship Programme 2025

ByRainbow Time

The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Department of Social Development invites unemployed graduates to apply for the 2025/2026 Internship Programme. This initiative aims to contribute to youth skills development by offering a 12-month contract that provides valuable workplace experience and improves employment prospects. Successful applicants will receive a monthly stipend of R6 000.00.

INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME: 2025/2026

POSITION: Internship (Various Business Units)
STIPEND: R6 000.00 per month
DURATION: 12 Months Contract
LOCATION: KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa
CLOSING DATE: 12 December 2025

INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME: 2025/2026 INTAKE

REQUIREMENTS

KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Department of Social Development is contributing towards skills development initiatives for the youth in the province by providing opportunities to unemployed graduates to gain workplace experience in various work disciplines. Applications are therefore invited from unemployed graduates to participate in the Internship Programme that will run for a period of 12 months contract, which will provide them with valuable work experience and increase their opportunities towards employment.

Applicants must:

  • Be unemployed graduates residing in KwaZulu-Natal.
  • Have completed a 3-year degree or national diploma from a recognised University or University of Technology (attach proof of qualification and graduation).
  • Have never participated in any government internship programme (National, Provincial, or Local).
  • Be computer literate and prepared to undergo a structured interview.
  • Be willing to relocate to any district office if required.
    Preference will be given to persons with disabilities and applicants residing within the specific district.
Business Units, Required Qualifications & Placements
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

BUSINESS UNIT: Community Development
REFERENCE NUMBER: CD1/2025/26
HEAD OFFICE: 0
ILEMBE: 2
HARRY GWALA: 2
KING CETSHWAYO: 2
UMKHANYAKUDE: 2
UZUMBE: 2
UMGUNGUNDLOVU: 2
UTHUKELA: 2
ZULULAND: 2
ETHEKWINI NORTH: 3
ETHEKWINI SOUTH: 3
TOTAL: 22
BACHELOR’S DEGREE OR DIPLOMA: Community Development Studies

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (HRM)

BUSINESS UNIT: Human Resource Management
REFERENCE NUMBER: HRM2/2025/26
HEAD OFFICE: 2
ILEMBE: 0
HARRY GWALA: 0
KING CETSHWAYO: 0
UMKHANYAKUDE: 0
UZUMBE: 0
UMGUNGUNDLOVU: 0
UTHUKELA: 0
ZULULAND: 0
ETHEKWINI NORTH: 0
ETHEKWINI SOUTH: 0
TOTAL: 2
BACHELOR’S DEGREE OR DIPLOMA: Human Resource Management / Human Resource Development

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT – INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY

BUSINESS UNIT: Human Resource Management
REFERENCE NUMBER: IP3/2025/26
HEAD OFFICE: 2
ILEMBE: 0
HARRY GWALA: 0
KING CETSHWAYO: 0
UMKHANYAKUDE: 0
UZUMBE: 0
UMGUNGUNDLOVU: 0
UTHUKELA: 0
ZULULAND: 0
ETHEKWINI NORTH: 0
ETHEKWINI SOUTH: 0
TOTAL: 2
BACHELOR’S DEGREE OR DIPLOMA: Industrial Psychology

TRANSFORMATION & EMPLOYEE WELLNESS

BUSINESS UNIT: Transformation and Employee Wellness
REFERENCE NUMBER: PM4/2025/26
HEAD OFFICE: 2
ILEMBE: 0
HARRY GWALA: 0
KING CETSHWAYO: 1
UMKHANYAKUDE: 0
UZUMBE: 0
UMGUNGUNDLOVU: 0
UTHUKELA: 0
ZULULAND: 0
ETHEKWINI NORTH: 0
ETHEKWINI SOUTH: 0
TOTAL: 3
BACHELOR’S DEGREE OR DIPLOMA: Public Management / Public Administration

DISTRICT HEAD OFFICE OF THE DDG – IT

BUSINESS UNIT: District Head Office (DDG) – Information Technology Management
REFERENCE NUMBER: IT5/2025/26
HEAD OFFICE: 4
ILEMBE: 0
HARRY GWALA: 0
KING CETSHWAYO: 0
UMKHANYAKUDE: 0
UZUMBE: 0
UMGUNGUNDLOVU: 2
UTHUKELA: 0
ZULULAND: 0
ETHEKWINI NORTH: 0
ETHEKWINI SOUTH: 0
TOTAL: 6
BACHELOR’S DEGREE OR DIPLOMA: Information Technology Management

ICT AUXILIARY SERVICES – RECORDS / ARCHIVES

BUSINESS UNIT: ICT Auxiliary Services
REFERENCE NUMBER: AS6/2025/26
HEAD OFFICE: 0
ILEMBE: 0
HARRY GWALA: 0
KING CETSHWAYO: 0
UMKHANYAKUDE: 0
UZUMBE: 1
UMGUNGUNDLOVU: 0
UTHUKELA: 0
ZULULAND: 0
ETHEKWINI NORTH: 0
ETHEKWINI SOUTH: 0
TOTAL: 1
BACHELOR’S DEGREE OR DIPLOMA: Archives / Records Management / Information Science

DIRECTION TO APPLICANTS: Applications must be on a fully completed Z83 form (obtainable at any Public Service Department) with a detailed CV including contact telephone number, physical and postal address, certified copies of ID, qualifications and matric, proof of residence (e.g. an official letter indicating that the applicant has never benefited from the Internship programme before). Applications may also be submitted through KZN Online platform, https://www.eservices.gov.za (S’Thesha WayaWaya). Applicants must indicate the specific area of placement between Head office in Pietermaritzburg and in twelve District Offices respectively. Applications must state clearly the business unit they are applying for and quote the relevant reference number.

ENQUIRIES: Mr SL Sibisi (Human Resource Utilization and Development) Tel: 033-264 2103/2196/2129/2141 The closing date is 12 December 2025.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be addressed to:
The Head of Department
Department of Social Development
Private Bag X9144
Pietermaritzburg, 3200

Or hand-delivered to:
174 Mayors Walk, Pietermaritzburg

NB: No late, faxed and emailed applications will be considered. Due to the anticipated volume of applications, communication will be limited to the selected candidates and if you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date consider your application to be unsuccessful.

The Department of Social Development is committed to providing equal opportunities and practicing affirmative action employment. It is the intention of the department to promote equity through the filling of posts through the appointment of candidates from designated groups in terms of race, gender and disability status as reflected in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required.