SASSA: Internship and Work Integrated Learning Programme 2026

ByRainbow Time

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) invites unemployed South African youth to apply for the Eastern Cape Internship and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Programme. These opportunities are aimed at providing valuable workplace experience and practical training to graduates and N6 certificate holders who require exposure in a professional working environment. The programmes are based in East London, Eastern Cape.

The Internship Programme is available for applicants who hold a Degree, B-Tech or National Diploma (NQF Level 6 or 7) in fields such as Public Management, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Information Technology, Financial Accounting, Public Relations, Communication, Media Studies, and Multimedia Journalism. Successful candidates will be appointed on a 24-month contract and will receive a monthly stipend of R7 860.50.

Internship Programme

  • Grant Administration
  • Information and Communication Technology
  • Finance
  • Communications and Marketing

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Programme

  • Grant Administration
  • Information and Communication Technology
  • Finance
  • Human Capital Management
  • Facilities Management

SASSA EXTERNAL VACANCIES

SASSA is a dynamic organisation that provides a range of essential services to a diverse group of South Africans. With offices countrywide, our operational structures aspire to embrace all that is state-of-the-art, offices that are modern and an environment designed to stimulate the worker to achieve, enjoy, progress and prosper.

The Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Programme is intended for applicants with an N6 National Certificate in fields including Industrial Engineering, Management Services, Operations Management, Information Technology, Library Information Science, Financial Accounting, Human Resources Management, and Public Management. Successful candidates will be appointed for an 18-month programme and will receive a monthly stipend of R5 639.75. Applicants must be South African citizens between the ages of 18 and 35 years.

EASTERN CAPE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME

The following posts are based in East London

Grant Administration (X1 Post)

Qualification: Degree / B-Tech / National Diploma (NQF Level 6 or 7) in:

  • Public Management
  • Public Administration
  • Social Sciences
  • Ref No: SAS 15/2026

Information and Communication Technology (X1 Post)

Qualification: Degree / B-Tech / National Diploma (NQF Level 6 or 7) in:

  • Information Technology
  • Ref No: SAS 16/2026

Finance (X1 Post)

Qualification: Degree / B-Tech / National Diploma (NQF Level 6 or 7) in:

  • Financial Accounting
  • Ref No: SAS 17/2026

Communications and Marketing (X1 Post)

Qualification: Degree / B-Tech / National Diploma (NQF Level 6 or 7) in:

  • Public Relations
  • Communication
  • Media Studies
  • Multimedia Journalism
  • Ref No: SAS 18/2026

Requirements

  • Applicants must be 18 – 35 years old
  • Must be South African citizens
  • Duration: 24 Months Internship Contract
  • Monthly Stipend: R7 860.50

EE Preference

Grants Administration: African Female / PWD; Coloured Male; African / White Male
ICT: African Male; African Female; Coloured Female
Finance: African Male; African Female; Coloured Male
Communications and Marketing: African Male

Send applications with:

  • Fully signed NEW Z83 form
  • Certified qualifications
  • Comprehensive CV
  • Quote relevant reference number

Enquiries

  • Ms Z. Kumbula: 043 707 6390
  • Ms T. Mdaka-Booli: 043 707 6425
  • Ms P. Ndengane: 043 707 6421

EASTERN CAPE WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING PROGRAMME

The following posts are based in East London

Grant Administration (X3 Posts)

Qualification: N6 National Certificate in:

  • Industrial Engineering
  • Management Services
  • Operations Management
  • Ref No: SAS 19/2026

Information and Communication Technology (X1 Post)

Qualification: N6 National Certificate in:

  • Information Technology
  • Library Information Science
  • Ref No: SAS 20/2026

Finance (X2 Posts)

Qualification: N6 National Certificate in:

  • Financial Accounting
  • Ref No: SAS 21/2026

Human Capital Management (X2 Posts)

Qualification: N6 National Certificate in:

  • Human Resources Management
  • Public Management
  • Ref No: SAS 22/2026

Facilities Management (X2 Posts)

Qualification: N6 National Certificate in:

  • Public Management
  • Ref No: SAS 23/2026

Requirements

  • Applicants must be 18 – 35 years old
  • Must be South African citizens
  • Duration: 18 Months Work Integrated Learning Programme
  • Monthly Stipend: R5 639.75

EE Preference

Grants Administration: African Male / PWD; Coloured Female
ICT: African Male; African Female; Coloured Female
Finance: African Male; African Female; Coloured Male
Facilities Management: African Male; African Female; Coloured Male

Closing Date: 13 March 2026

Important Notes

  • Appointment subject to qualification verification, ITC and criminal checks
  • E-mailed applications will NOT be accepted
  • If not contacted within 3 months after closing date, consider application unsuccessful.

How to Apply

Applications must be sent to:

Attention: Human Capital Management
SASSA Private Bag X 9001
Chiselhurst
East London 5200

Hand Delivery:
SASSA Offices
BKB Building
Corner Fitzpatrick & Merino Road
Quigney, East London

Or the nearest SASSA office within Eastern Cape

Important notes: Appointments will be subjected to compulsory pre-employment screening in the form of qualification, ITC, criminal checks. It is our intention to promote representivity in terms of race, gender and disability through the filling of these posts and candidates whose appointment will promote representivity will receive preference. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) prior to the selection process. SASSA is under no obligation to fill a post after the advertisement thereof. Please note: All SASSA staff are subjected to compulsory security vetting on appointment. E-mailed applications will not be accepted.