The Office of the Premier in Mpumalanga Province invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for the 2026/2027 Graduate Internship Programme. The programme offers an opportunity to gain practical work experience in the public service. Successful applicants will be placed at the Office of the Premier in Mbombela for a fixed period of 24 months.
This internship programme provides graduates with an opportunity to apply their academic knowledge in a professional working environment while developing practical skills that improve future employment prospects. Graduates will work alongside experienced professionals and gain exposure to government administration, planning, research, communication, human resource management, public policy, records management, monitoring and evaluation, and other specialised fields.
A monthly stipend will be paid in accordance with the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Determination of Interns in the Public Service.
Internship Summary
- Position: Graduate Internship Programme
- Contract Duration: 24 Months
- Stipend: R9 861,50 per month
- Location: Mbombela, Mpumalanga
- Closing Date: 07 August 2026
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must satisfy the following requirements before submitting an application:
- Must be a South African citizen.
- Must be between 18 and 35 years of age.
- Must be unemployed.
- Must have never participated in a Government Internship Programme.
- Must possess the required National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree relevant to the advertised post.
- Applicants who have completed their theoretical studies and are awaiting practical training may apply.
- Certified copies of qualifications and a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) must accompany the application.
Only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be considered.
Available Internship Positions
1. Office of the Director-General
- Posts: 1
- Reference No: HRM&D/OTP/01
- Unit: Office of the Director-General
- Qualification: National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Public Management, Public Administration or any relevant qualification.
2. Internal Human Resource Management & Development
- Posts: 2
- Reference No: HRM&D/OTP/02
- Unit: Internal Human Resource Management & Development
- Qualification: National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or Human Resource Development.
3. Employee Health & Wellness
- Posts: 1
- Reference No: EHW/OTP/03
- Unit: Employee Health & Wellness
- Qualification: BA Social Work or BA Social Science in Psychology.
4. Organisational Risk and Ethics Management
- Posts: 1
- Reference No: OREM/OTP/04
- Unit: Organisational Risk and Ethics Management
- Qualification: National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Risk Management, Internal Audit or Accounting Science.
5. Records Management and Auxiliary Services
- Posts: 1
- Reference No: RMAS/OTP/05
- Unit: Records Management and Auxiliary Services
- Qualification: National Diploma in Archives and Records Management or B-Tech in Public Management.
6. Government Communication and Information Services
- Posts: 4
- Reference No: GCS/OTP/06
- Unit: Government Communication and Information Services
- Qualification: National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Media Studies or Public Relations.
7. Transversal Human Resource Management Services
- Posts: 1
- Reference No: THRMS/OTP/07
- Unit: Transversal Human Resource Management Services
- Qualification: National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration or Management.
8. Social Protection Community and Human Development
- Posts: 1
- Reference No: SCHDCI/OTP/08
- Unit: Social Protection Community and Human Development
- Qualification: National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Social Development Studies or Public Management.
9. Office of the DDG: Policy Research, Performance, Monitoring and Evaluation
- Posts: 1
- Reference No: DDG/OTP/09
- Unit: Office of the DDG: Policy Research, Performance, Monitoring and Evaluation
- Qualification: National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Town & Regional Planning, Development Studies, Social Science or Public Policy.
10. Office on the Status of Disabled Persons
- Posts: 1
- Reference No: SDP/OTP/10
- Unit: Office on the Status of Disabled Persons
- Qualification: National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Administration or any relevant qualification.
11. Office on the Status of Elderly Persons
- Posts: 1
- Reference No: SPI/OTP/11
- Unit: Office on the Status of Elderly Persons
- Qualification: National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science.
12. Office on the Status of Women
- Posts: 1
- Reference No: SPT/OTP/12
- Unit: Office on the Status of Women
- Qualification: National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration or any relevant qualification.
13. Macro Planning
- Posts: 2
- Reference No: MP/OTP/13
- Unit: Macro Planning
- Qualification: National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Records Management or Public Administration.
14. Research Services
- Posts: 2
- Reference No: RS/OTP/14
- Unit: Research Services
- Qualification: National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Research Management or equivalent qualification.
15. Knowledge Information Management
- Posts: 2
- Reference No: KIM/OTP/15
- Unit: Knowledge Information Management
- Qualification: National Diploma in Archives and Records Management, Information Science or Public Management.
Skills and Competencies
Successful interns should demonstrate a willingness to learn, strong communication skills, good interpersonal abilities, professionalism, attention to detail, computer literacy, problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and within a team. Depending on the placement, analytical thinking, research skills, report writing and organisational skills may also be required.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted online through the Mpumalanga Provincial Government e-Recruitment system. Applicants should complete the online application and upload all required supporting documents, including a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) and certified copies of qualifications. Incomplete applications or applications submitted after the closing date may not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If no communication is received within two months after the closing date, the application should be regarded as unsuccessful.
Closing Date: 07 August 2026
Graduates who meet the minimum requirements are encouraged to submit their applications before the closing date. The internship offers valuable workplace experience within the Mpumalanga Provincial Government and provides an opportunity to develop practical skills that can support future career growth in the public sector and related industries.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the Mpumalanga Provincial Government e-Recruitment Portal.
Visit the e-Recruitment portal at https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za/Process/JobTitle.aspx.
If applying for the first time, create an account by completing the online registration. Applicants who already have an account can simply log in using their existing details.
After logging in, complete or update the online profile, select the internship that matches the qualification, upload the required supporting documents, and submit the application before the closing date.
Before submitting, ensure that all information provided is accurate and that all required documents have been uploaded. Late or incomplete applications may not be considered.