NPA: Internship Programme 2026/2028
The National Prosecuting Authority plays a crucial role in upholding justice by ensuring the fair and impartial prosecution of criminal cases. It operates across multiple locations, providing opportunities for internships in various fields such as Public Administration, Finance, Human Resources, and Information Technology. These internships offer valuable hands-on experience while contributing to the effective functioning of the justice system. Stipends are provided to support interns, fostering professional development and skill-building within the prosecuting authority.
Interns gain exposure to diverse aspects of public service, ranging from Legal Affairs and Asset Forfeiture to Strategy and Security Management. The programs accommodate candidates with different educational backgrounds, including degrees, national diplomas, and certificates, emphasizing the importance of accessible pathways to professional careers. Through collaboration with experienced professionals, interns contribute to advancing public accountability and transparency while preparing for future roles in public sector management.
POSITION: INTERNSHIPS FOR 2026 – 2028
DURATION: 24 month contract
INTERN: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (X17 POSTS)
Information System Management
STIPEND: R7 142. per month
CENTRE: Pretoria: Head Office Ref No: ITHQ
Johannesburg Ref No: JHBIT
Pretoria Ref No: PTAIT
Bisho Ref No: BISHOIT
Durban Ref No: DBNIT
Mmabatho Ref No: MMBIT
Port Elizabeth Ref No: PLZIT
Bloemfontein Ref No: BFNIT
Grahamstown Ref No: GRHMIT
Kimberley Ref No: KIMIT
Polokwane Ref No: PLKIT
Pietermaritzburg Ref No: PMBIT
Mthatha Ref No: MTHAIT
Mpumalanga (Nelspruit) Ref No: NELSIT
East London Ref No: ELDIT
Cape Town Ref No: CTNIT
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree or 3-year National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Information Technology, Desktop Support/Technical Support/Application Support/Communication Network and/or relevant qualification.
ENQUIRIES: Pontsho Rantsana Tel No: (012) 845 7059
APPLICATIONS:
e mail Pretoria: Head Office [email protected]
Johannesburg e mail [email protected]
Pretoria e mail [email protected]
Bisho e mail [email protected]
Durban e mail [email protected]
Mmabatho e mail [email protected]
Port Elizabeth e mail [email protected]
Bloemfontein e mail [email protected]
Grahamstown e mail [email protected]
Kimberley e mail [email protected]
Polokwane e mail [email protected]
Pietermaritzburg e mail [email protected]
Mthatha e mail: [email protected]
Mpumalanga (Nelspruit) e mail [email protected]
East London e mail [email protected]
Cape Town e mail [email protected]
INTERN: PUBLIC MANAGEMENT REF NO: OEAPUBA (X2 POSTS)
Office for Ethics and Accountability
STIPEND: R7 142. per month
CENTRE: Pretoria: Head Office
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s Degree or 3-year National Diploma or in Public Management and/or relevant qualification.
ENQUIRIES: Tlou Mohlaba Tel No: (012) 845 6193
APPLICATIONS: e mail [email protected]
INTERN: INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY REF NO: IPSYOD (X1 POST)
Organisational Development
STIPEND: R7 142. per month
CENTRE: Pretoria: Head Office
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Psychology and/or relevant qualification.
ENQUIRIES: Eunice Phago Tel No: (012) 845 6138
APPLICATIONS: e mail [email protected]
INTERN: SECURITY MANAGEMENT REF NO: SRM (X3 POSTS)
Security and Risk Management
STIPEND: R7 142. per month
CENTRE: Pretoria: Head Office
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s Degree or 3-year National Diploma in Security Management or Social Science and/or relevant qualification.
ENQUIRIES: Tlou Mohlaba Tel No: (012) 845 6193
APPLICATIONS: e mail [email protected]
INTERN: STRATEGY MANAGEMENT REF NO: SMOHQ (X4 POSTS)
Strategy Management Office
STIPEND: R7 142. per month
CENTRE: Pretoria: Head Office
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s Degree or 3-year National Diploma in Business Management, Public administration Finance, Internal Audit, Commerce Statistics or Developmental Studies and/or relevant qualification.
ENQUIRIES: Tlou Mohlaba Tel No: (012) 845 6193
APPLICATIONS: e mail [email protected]
INTERN: ACCOUNTING, BUSINESS MANAGEMENT REF NO: GRHM (X2 POSTS)
DPP: Grahamstown (Makhanda)
STIPEND: R7 142. per month
CENTRE: Makhanda
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s Degree or 3-year National Diploma in Accounting, Logistics, Business Management or Business Administration and/or relevant qualification.
ENQUIRIES: Masixole Kate Tel No: (046) 602 3001
APPLICATIONS: e mail [email protected]
INTERN: HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT REF NO: HRMG (X1 POST)
DPP: Grahamstown (Makhanda)
STIPEND: R7 142. per month
CENTRE: Makhanda
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s Degree or 3-year National Diploma in Human Resource Management and/or relevant qualification
ENQUIRIES: Pumza Magaxa Tel No: (046) 602 3025
APPLICATIONS: e mail [email protected]
INTERN: ARCHIVES REF NO: ARCPLK (X1 POST)
DPP: Limpopo
STIPEND: R7 142. per month
CENTRE: Polokwane
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s Degree or 3-year National Diploma in Archives and Records Management and/or relevant qualification.
ENQUIRIES: Tlou Seroto Tel No: (015) 045 0182
APPLICATIONS: e mail [email protected]
INTERN: LABOUR RELATIONS REF NO: LABR (X2 POSTS)
Employee Relations
STIPEND: R7 142. per month
CENTRE: Pretoria: Head Office
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s Degree or 3-year National Diploma in Labour Relations, LLB and/or relevant qualification.
ENQUIRIES: Eunice Phago Tel No: (012) 845 6138
APPLICATIONS: e mail [email protected]
INTERN: TRANSFORMATION REF NO: HRTHQ (X1 POST)
Human Resource Transformation
STIPEND: R7 142. per month
CENTRE: Pretoria: Head Office
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and/or relevant qualification.
ENQUIRIES: Eunice Phago Tel No: (012) 845 6138
APPLICATIONS: e mail [email protected]
INTERN: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION REF NO: CTNPUBA (X1 POST)
DPP: Cape Town
STIPEND: R7 142. per month
CENTRE: Cape Town
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration and/or relevant qualification.
ENQUIRIES: Andiswa Nohashe Tel No: (021) 487 7128
APPLICATIONS: e mail [email protected]
INTERN: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION REF NO: PMBPUBA (X1 POST)
DPP: Pietermaritzburg
STIPEND: R7 142. per month
CENTRE: Pietermaritzburg
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s Degree or 3-year National Diploma in Public Administration or Management and/or relevant qualification.
ENQUIRIES: Thabsile Radebe Tel No: (033) 392 8753
APPLICATIONS: e mail [email protected]
INTERN: FINANCE REF NO: PMBFIN (X1 POST)
DPP: Pietermaritzburg
STIPEND: R7 142. per month
CENTRE: Pietermaritzburg
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s Degree or 3-year National Diploma in Finance and/or relevant qualification.
ENQUIRIES: Thabsile Radebe Tel No: (033) 392 8753
APPLICATIONS: e mail [email protected]
INTERN: HUMAN RESOURCES REF NO: HRMP (X1 POST)
DPP: Mpumalanga
STIPEND: R6 659.25 per month
CENTRE: Nelspruit
REQUIREMENTS: National Senior Certificate (Matric), N6 Certificate in Human Resource Management and/or relevant qualification.
ENQUIRIES: Tebogo Mashile Tel No: (013) 045 0686
APPLICATIONS: e mail [email protected]
INTERN: FINANCE REF NO: FINMP (X1 POST)
DPP: Mpumalanga
STIPEND: R6 659.25 per month
CENTRE: Nelspruit
REQUIREMENTS: National Senior Certificate (Matric), N6 Certificate in Finance and/or relevant qualification.
ENQUIRIES: Gift Chiloane Tel No: (013) 045 0623
APPLICATIONS: e mail [email protected]
INTERN: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION REF NO: CTNSOCA (X2 POSTS)
Sexual Offences and Community Affairs: Cape Town
STIPEND: R6 659.25 per month
CENTRE: Cape Town
REQUIREMENTS: National Senior Certificate (Matric), N6 Certificate in Public Administration or Management and/or relevant qualification.
ENQUIRIES: Andiswa Nohashe Tel No: (021) 487 7128
APPLICATIONS: e mail [email protected]
INTERN: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION REF NO: SOCAHQ (X2 POSTS)
Sexual Offences and Community Affairs: Head Office
STIPEND: R6 659.25 per month
CENTRE: Pretoria: Head Office
REQUIREMENTS: National Senior Certificate (Matric), N6 Certificate in Public Administration or Management and/or relevant qualification.
ENQUIRIES: Pontsho Rantsana Tel No: (012) 845 7059
APPLICATIONS: e mail [email protected]
INTERN: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION REF NO: LADHQ (X2 POSTS)
Legal Affairs Division
STIPEND: R6 659.25 per month
CENTRE: Pretoria: Head Office
REQUIREMENTS: National Senior Certificate (Matric), N6 Certificate in Public Administration or Management and/or relevant qualification.
ENQUIRIES: Peggy Mokoka Tel No: (012) 845 6196
APPLICATIONS: e mail [email protected]
INTERN: HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT REF NO: HRMMBT (X2 POSTS)
DPP: Mmabatho
STIPEND: R6 659.25 per month
CENTRE: Mmabatho
REQUIREMENTS: National Senior Certificate (Matric), N6 Certificate in Human Resource Management and/or relevant qualification.
ENQUIRIES: Mpho Makgopa Tel No: (018) 381 9064
APPLICATIONS: e mail [email protected]
INTERN: FINANCE REF NO: FINMBT (X2 POSTS)
DPP: Mmabatho
STIPEND: R6 659.25 per month
CENTRE: Mmabatho
REQUIREMENTS: National Senior Certificate (Matric), N6 Certificate in Finance and/or relevant qualification.
ENQUIRIES: Mpho Makgopa Tel No: (018) 381 9064
APPLICATIONS: email [email protected]
INTERN: HUMAN RESOURCES REF NO: HRMPTA (X1 POST)
DPP: Pretoria
STIPEND: R6 659.25 per month
CENTRE: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS: National Senior Certificate (Matric), N6 Certificate in Human Resource Management and/or relevant qualification.
ENQUIRIES: Tumisang Basiretsi Tel No: (012) 351 6821
APPLICATIONS: e mail [email protected]
INTERN: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION REF NO: PAPTA (X1 POST)
DPP: Pretoria
STIPEND: R6 659.25 per month
CENTRE: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS: National Senior Certificate (Matric), N6 Public Administration or Management and/or relevant qualification.
ENQUIRIES: Tumisang Basiretsi Tel No: (012) 351 6821
APPLICATIONS: e mail [email protected]
INTERN: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION REF NO: FLMHQ (X1 POST)
Fleet Management
STIPEND: R6 659.25 per month
CENTRE: Pretoria: Head Office
REQUIREMENTS: National Senior Certificate (Matric), N6 Public Administration or Management and/or relevant qualification.
ENQUIRIES: Tlou Mohlaba Tel No: (012) 845 6193
APPLICATIONS: e mail [email protected]
INTERN: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION REF NO: NPSHQ (X3 POSTS)
National Prosecuting Services
STIPEND: R6 659.25 per month
CENTRE: Pretoria: Head Office
REQUIREMENTS: National Senior Certificate (Matric), N6 Public Administration or Management and/or relevant qualification.
ENQUIRIES: Peggy Mokoka Tel No: (012) 845 6196
APPLICATIONS: e mail [email protected]
INTERN: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION REF NO: AFUHQ (X1 POST)
Asset Forfeiture Unit, Head Office
STIPEND: R6 659.25 per month
CENTRE: Pretoria Head Office
REQUIREMENTS: National Senior Certificate (Matric), N6 Public Administration or Management and/or relevant qualification.
ENQUIRIES: Pontsho Rantsana Tel No: (012) 845 7059
APPLICATIONS: e mail [email protected]
INTERN: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION REF NO: AFUPTA (X2 POSTS)
Asset Forfeiture Unit: Pretoria
STIPEND: R6 659.25 per month
CENTRE: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS: National Senior Certificate (Matric), N6 Public Administration or Management and/or relevant qualification.
ENQUIRIES: Selina Moloto Tel No: (012) 845 6486
APPLICATIONS: e mail [email protected]
INTERN: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION REF NO: HRDPA (X3 POSTS)
Human Resource Development
STIPEND: R6 659.25 per month
CENTRE: Pretoria: Head Office
REQUIREMENTS: National Senior Certificate (Matric), N6 Public Administration or Management and/or relevant qualification.
ENQUIRIES: Eunice Phago Tel No: (012) 845 6138
APPLICATIONS: e mail [email protected]
INTERN: FINANCE REF NO: BFNFIN (X2 POSTS)
DPP: Bloemfontein
STIPEND: R6 659.25 per month
CENTRE: Bloemfontein
REQUIREMENTS: National Senior Certificate (Matric), N6 in Finance and/or relevant qualification.
ENQUIRIES: Matlotlo Mofokeng Tel No: (051) 410 6005
APPLICATIONS: e mail [email protected]
INTERN: HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT REF NO: BFNHRM (X2 POSTS)
DPP: Bloemfontein
STIPEND: R6 659.25 per month
CENTRE: Bloemfontein
REQUIREMENTS: National Senior Certificate (Matric), N6 in Human Resource Management and/or relevant qualification.
ENQUIRIES: Matlotlo Mofokeng Tel No: (051) 410 6005
APPLICATIONS: e mail [email protected]
INTERN: HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT REF NO: HRMPLK (X1 POST)
DPP: Limpopo
STIPEND: R6 659.25 per month
CENTRE: Polokwane
REQUIREMENTS: National Senior Certificate (Matric), N6 Human Resource Management and/or relevant qualification.
ENQUIRIES: Tlou Seroto Tel No: (015) 045 0182
APPLICATIONS: e mail [email protected]
INTERN: FINANCE REF NO: PLKFIN (X1 POST)
DPP: Limpopo
STIPEND: R6 659.25 per month
CENTRE: Polokwane
REQUIREMENTS: National Senior Certificate (Matric), N6 in Finance and/or relevant qualification.
ENQUIRIES: Tlou Seroto Tel No: (015) 045 0182
APPLICATIONS: e mail [email protected]
POST 38/93:
DPP: Mthatha
STIPEND: R6 659.25 per month
CENTRE: Mthatha
REQUIREMENTS: National Senior Certificate (Matric), N6 Human Resource Management and/or relevant qualification.
ENQUIRIES: Nobekezela Madikizela Tel No: (047) 501 2684
APPLICATIONS: e mail [email protected]
INTERN: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION REF NO: JHBPUBA (X2 POSTS)
DPP: Johannesburg
STIPEND: R6 659.25 per month
CENTRE: Johannesburg
REQUIREMENTS: National Senior Certificate (Matric), N6 Public Administration or Management and/or relevant qualification.
ENQUIRIES: Evelyn Mogale Tel No: (011) 220 4227
APPLICATIONS: e mail [email protected]
INTERN: FINANCE REF NO: JHBFIN (X2 POSTS)
DPP: Johannesburg
STIPEND: R6 659.25 per month
CENTRE: Johannesburg
REQUIREMENTS: National Senior Certificate (Matric), N6 in Finance and/or relevant qualification.
ENQUIRIES: Tlou Mohlaba Tel No: (012) 845 6193
APPLICATIONS: email [email protected]
INTERN: FINANCE REF NO: FINCTN (X1 POST)
DPP: Cape Town
STIPEND: R6 659.25 per month
CENTRE: Cape Town
REQUIREMENTS: National Senior Certificate (Matric), N6 Certificate in Finance and/or relevant qualification.
ENQUIRIES: Andiswa Nohashe Tel No: (021) 487 7128
APPLICATIONS: email [email protected]
INTERN: HUMAN RESOURCES REF NO: CTNHRM (X2 POSTS)
DPP: Cape Town
STIPEND: R6 659.25 per month
CENTRE: Cape Town
REQUIREMENTS: National Senior Certificate (Matric), N6 Certificate in Human Resource Management and/or relevant qualification.
ENQUIRIES: Andiswa Nohashe Tel No: (021) 487 7128
APPLICATIONS: email [email protected]
INTERN: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION REF NO: HRDPUBA (X1 POST)
Human Resource Development
STIPEND: R6 659.25 per month
CENTRE: Pretoria: Head Office
REQUIREMENTS: National Senior Certificate (Matric), N6 in Public Administration or Management and/or relevant qualification.
ENQUIRIES: Peggy Mokoka Tel No: (012) 845 6196
APPLICATIONS: email [email protected]
INTERN: SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT/SOFTWARE ENGINEERING REF NO: ISMHQ (X3 POSTS)
Information System Management
STIPEND: R7 142. per month
CENTRE: Pretoria: Head Office
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma (NQF Level 6) ICT /IT (Systems Development/ Software Engineering) and/or relevant qualification.
ENQUIRIES: Pontsho Rantsana Tel No: (012) 845 7059
APPLICATIONS: e mail [email protected]
CLOSING DATE: 03 November 2025
APPLICATIONS: All applications must be submitted to the relevant Recruitment Response e mail addresses indicated under each post.
NOTE: The NPA invites South African unemployed learners on a TVET placement programme for a period of 24 months. The beneficiaries of this programme should be studying for a higher education qualification. and must undertake a period of work experience in order to fulfill the Requirements: s of the qualification.
TVET Placement is a once-off opportunity for learners and those that have previously participated in the programme shall not be considered. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply, Generic Requirements: Must be a South African citizen, Must have no criminal conviction(s) or case pending, Learners must be unemployed and never have participated in the programme
Learners must reside in the province where placement is advertised.
Applicants must submit applications on the most recent Z83 form, which can be obtained on the website of any Public Service Department or on the DPSA website link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za The Z83 must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV. Failure to submit applications in the prescribed manner, will result in your application being disqualified.
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents. Applicants must apply to only one (1) centre or location. Should an application be submitted to more than one (1) center or location, the applicant will be disqualified from the process. All applications must reach the NPA on/or before
the closing date.
No late applications will be accepted/processed. The NPA cannot be held responsible for server delays. Applicants’ attention is drawn to the fact that the NPA uses an Electronic Response Handling System. Applications submitted in any other way other than the published e-mail address will be treated as invalid. Please do not contact the NPA directly after you have e-mailed your application to enquire if your application has been received.
If you have not received an acknowledgement of receipt within one week after the closing date, only then may you contact the NPA through the enquiries person listed in the advert. The NPA reserves the right not to fill any particular position. If you do not hear from us within six (6) months from the closing date of the advert, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Fingerprints will be taken on the day of the interview.
The social media accounts of shortlisted applicants may be accessed as part of the verification process. Applicants are advised that as from 1 January 2021 a new Z83 application form is in use. The new application for employment form (Z83) can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies. From 1 January 2021 an application should be received using the incorrect (old) application for employment (Z83), it will not be considered.
NB! Applicants who are successful must please note that the NPA is not in a position to pay resettlement costs.
NB: Stipend will be aligned to the DPSA Remuneration Schedule for the Developmental Programmes.