KZNEDTEA: Internship Programme 2025/2027

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The Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs invites suitably qualified and unemployed graduates to apply for the 2025–2027 Internship Programme. The initiative forms part of the Department’s contribution to national skills development objectives outlined in the NSDS III, NGP, PGDS, and NDP Vision 2030. The programme provides valuable workplace training and practical exposure to enhance participants’ employability. Successful candidates will be placed on a structured 24-month internship and receive a monthly stipend or allowance during the period.

Applications are invited from graduates holding a three-year Degree or National Diploma or higher qualification in a relevant field from a recognised university or university of technology. The available internship opportunity falls under the Communications and Marketing Unit (Ref No: COM&MAR-25.27) and requires a qualification in Graphic Designing or Visual Communication. The placement will be at the Department’s Head Office.

Opportunity Details:

  • Programme: Administration – Corporate Services
  • Field: Communications and Marketing
  • Reference No.: COM&MAR-25.27
  • Number of Interns: 1
  • Location: Head Office
  • Minimum Qualification: Degree or National Diploma in Graphic Designing or Visual Communication

Application Requirements:

Eligibility: Open to unemployed graduates with a relevant 3-year Degree or National Diploma from a recognized University or University of Technology.

Application Form: Complete the new Z83 form (effective from 1 January 2021), obtainable from any Public Service Department or www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies. The form must be fully completed, signed, dated, and accompanied by:

  • An updated, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with employment dates in DD/MM/YYYY format.
  • A signed affidavit confirming you have not previously benefited from any Government Department or Municipality Internship Programme.
  • Certified copies of qualifications (to be submitted by shortlisted candidates on or before the interview).
  • For foreign qualifications, an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) is required.
    HOW TO APPLY

    The Department of Economic Development, Tourism, and Environmental Affairs is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Act, 1998. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment.

    All information submitted will be treated as confidential. The Department reserves the right to withdraw or withhold filling of the advertised post at any time before an appointment is made.

    Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 Application for Employment form, effective from 1 January 2021, obtainable from any Public Service Department or downloadable from www.dpsa.gov.za/vacancies. The form must be fully completed, initialled, signed, and dated. The completed Z83 must be accompanied by a detailed and updated Curriculum Vitae (CV), with employment dates clearly indicated as DD/MM/YYYY.

    Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents before the interview. Applicants with foreign qualifications must include an evaluation certificate from SAQA. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA.

    Attach a signed affidavit confirming that you have not previously benefited from any Internship Programme in a Government Department (National, Provincial, or Municipal).

    If not contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider the application unsuccessful.

    Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo a competency test.

      Applicants are encouraged to submit their Z83 and CV directly to the following District Offices:

      • Ethekwini District Office: The Marine Building, 22 Dorothy Nyembe Street, 8th Floor, Durban
      • Tourism Office: Calder House, 217 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
      • Ugu District Office: 46 Bisset Street, Port Shepstone
      • Harry Gwala District Office: Trigon Place, 139A Margaret Street, Ixopo
      • Ilembe District Office: Greenville Building, Corner of Link Road and R102
      • Uthukela District Office: 94 Murchison Street, Ladysmith, 3370
      • Amajuba District Office: 43 Harding Street, Newcastle
      • Umzinyathi District Office: 26 Beaconsfield Street, Office Entrance 3, Dundee
      • Zululand District Office: Legislature Building, 2nd Floor, King Dinuzulu Highway, Ulundi
      • Umkhanyakude District Office (Mkuze): Mzololo Avenue, Mkuze, 3969
      • King Cetshwayo District Office: Aloe Loop Avenue, Next to UNISA Building, Veld en Vlei, Richards Bay, 3900
      • Umkhanyakude District Office (Mtubatuba): Lot 55D Kiepersol Street, Riverview Road, Mtubatuba

      Alternatively, applications may be forwarded to:
      The Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs
      Private Bag X9152, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
      or hand-delivered to Ground Floor, 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
      (Attention: Ms M. Mngoma / Ms W. Mkhulise)

      Candidates are discouraged from sending applications via registered mail, as the Department will not be responsible for non-collection.

      All appointments are subject to a security clearance, qualification verification, citizenship verification, and previous employment checks. Reference checks will also be conducted.

      Enquiries:
      Ms Metsie Mngoma – [email protected] / 081 415 5912
      Ms Winno Mkhulise – [email protected] / 079 251 9525

      This is a re-advertisement; previous applicants are encouraged to reapply if they still meet the requirements.

      Closing Date: 24 October 2025