PSiRA: Internship Programme 2026 | (R7 700 Monthly Stipend)

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PSiRA Internship Programme 2026 (24-Month Contract)

Stipend: R7 700 per month | Locations: Centurion and Bellville | Closing Date: 02 April 2026

The Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSiRA) invites applications from suitably qualified and unemployed graduates for participation in the 24-month Internship Programme. This structured development opportunity is designed to provide workplace exposure aligned with professional qualifications and support entry into public sector regulatory careers.

PSiRA is the statutory body responsible for regulating the private security industry in South Africa. The internship programme supports skills development, promotes representativity, and strengthens graduate employability through practical experience in specialised administrative, legal, technical, and operational support units.

Available Positions – PSiRA Internship Programme 2026

Stipend: R7 700 per month
Duration: 24 Months
Locations: Gauteng (Centurion) & Western Cape (Bellville)
Closing Date: 02 April 2026

Gauteng (Centurion)
  • Legal Services
  • Legal Services (Prosecution)
  • Business Information Technology
  • Human Capital Management
  • Performance Monitoring & Evaluation
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Law Enforcement Administration
  • Facilities Administration
Western Cape (Bellville)
  • Registration
  • Industry Training
  • Law Enforcement Administration

Successful candidates will receive a monthly stipend of R7 700 for the full duration of 24 months.

Available Internship Fields and Locations

Legal Services Internship

Location: Centurion

Qualification Requirement:

  • LLB Degree or equivalent qualification

This placement provides exposure to legal advisory support functions within a national regulatory environment.

Legal Services (Prosecution) Internship

Locations:

  • Pretoria
  • Johannesburg
  • KwaZulu-Natal
  • Western Cape

Qualification Requirement:

  • LLB Degree or equivalent qualification

Participants gain exposure to regulatory enforcement support and prosecution preparation processes.

Business Information Technology Internship

Location: Centurion

Qualification Requirement:

  • National Diploma or Degree in Information Technology
  • Information Systems
  • Computer Science
  • Equivalent qualification

Exposure includes ICT support services aligned with regulatory operations.

Human Capital Management Internship

Location: Centurion

Qualification Requirement:

  • National Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management
  • Human Resource Development
  • Industrial Psychology
  • Equivalent qualification

Interns support workforce planning, employee administration, and HR coordination activities.

Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Internship

Location: Centurion

Qualification Requirement:

  • National Diploma or Degree in Public Administration
  • Business Administration
  • Equivalent qualification

Placement includes monitoring organisational performance indicators and reporting processes.

Supply Chain Management Internship

Location: Centurion

Qualification Requirement:

  • National Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management
  • Logistics
  • Equivalent qualification

Exposure includes procurement coordination and compliance monitoring support.

Law Enforcement Administration Internship

Location: Gauteng

Qualification Requirement:

  • National Diploma or Degree in Business Administration
  • Business Management
  • Public Management
  • Public Administration
  • Office Management and Technology
  • Equivalent qualification

Placement focuses on regulatory compliance administration support functions.

Facilities Administration Internship

Location: Centurion

Qualification Requirement:

  • National Diploma or Degree in Business Administration
  • Business Management
  • Public Management
  • Public Administration
  • Office Management and Technology
  • Equivalent qualification

Responsibilities include infrastructure coordination support and facilities administration activities.

Registration Internship

Location: Bellville, Western Cape

Qualification Requirement:

  • National Diploma or Degree in Business Administration
  • Business Management
  • Public Management
  • Public Administration
  • Office Administration and Technology
  • Equivalent qualification

Placement supports licensing and registration processing functions.

Industry Training Internship

Location: Bellville, Western Cape

Qualification Requirement:

  • National Diploma or Degree in Business Management
  • ETDP
  • Training Administration
  • Equivalent qualification

Exposure includes coordination of sector training programmes and stakeholder support.

Law Enforcement Administration Internship (Western Cape)

Location: Bellville

Qualification Requirement:

  • National Diploma or Degree in Business Administration
  • Business Management
  • Public Management
  • Public Administration
  • Office Management and Technology
  • Equivalent qualification

Placement supports enforcement administration and compliance coordination activities.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • South African citizenship
  • Age between 18 and 35 years
  • Relevant Diploma or Degree qualification from an accredited institution
  • Must be unemployed
  • Must not have previously participated in any internship programme
  • Willingness to enter into an internship agreement with PSiRA and SASSETA
  • Availability to participate for the full 24-month programme duration

Applicants currently registered in another SETA-funded programme during the same financial year will not be considered.

Required Application Documents

Applications must include:

  • Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae
  • Certified copy of South African ID
  • Certified copies of qualifications

Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by SAQA evaluation certificates.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Key Competencies Required

Suitable applicants should demonstrate:

  • Computer literacy
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Strong listening ability
  • Organising skills
  • Professional conduct
  • Integrity and accountability
  • Ethical behaviour
  • Innovative thinking
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Commitment to public service values and Ubuntu principles

These competencies support effective participation in structured internship placements.

Additional Conditions

Successful applicants:

  • Will be appointed for a period of 24 months
  • May be required to complete competency assessments
  • May be requested to submit portfolios of evidence during selection
  • Will undergo qualification verification processes
  • May undergo additional background checks

Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups, including persons with disabilities, in line with representativity objectives.

Application Process
  • Applications must be submitted through the official recruitment system available at: https://erecruitment.psira.co.za/recruitment
  • Applications submitted by hand delivery or fax will not be accepted.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing Date: 02 April 2026

Applicants who do not receive feedback by 30 June 2026 should consider their applications unsuccessful.