SASSETA Funded Graduate Internship Programme 2025–2027

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The Office of the Chief Justice invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for the SASSETA Funded Graduate Internship Programme for the 2025 to 2027 period. This 24-month programme offers opportunities within various divisions, including Administration, Public Management, and Court Administration Services (Legal). Successful candidates will receive a monthly stipend of R7 700 and will be placed at locations such as the National Office in Midrand, as well as in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Free State, and the Western Cape. The initiative aims to provide practical work experience to graduates who have not previously participated in any internship programme.

Applications must be submitted using the new Z83 form, accompanied by a comprehensive CV and the required supporting documents. The closing date for all applications is 21 November 2025. Preference will be given to persons with disabilities in line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan. Candidates are encouraged to apply to the centre of their choice and ensure that all reference numbers are correctly quoted in their applications.

Position: SASSETA Funded Graduate Internship Programme (2025–2027)
Stipend: R7 700 per month
Location: National Office (Midrand), Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Free State, and Western Cape
Closing Date: 21 November 2025

SASSETA FUNDED GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME FOR 2025 TO 2027 (24 MONTHS)

The Office of the Chief Justice invites qualifying graduates to apply for participation in its internship programme for the 2025 to 2027 financial years.

Applicants must be unemployed graduates, should not have participated in an internship programme previously, and must be South African citizens. The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of these posts, the Department’s Employment Equity Plan will be taken into consideration, and preference will be given to persons with disabilities.

INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME ADMINISTRATION (SAJEI)

REF NO: 2025/292/OCJ (X2 Interns)
STIPEND: R7 700 per month
CENTRE: National Office – Midrand

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Matric certificate and a three-year National Diploma/Degree in Public Management, Office Management, Public Management and Governance, or relevant equivalent qualification at NQF Level 6 (360 credits) as recognised by SAQA.

ENQUIRIES:

  • Technical: Ms P. Mogale – (010) 493 2500
  • HR: Mr M. Mbele / Ms A. Nthompe – (010) 493 2689

APPLICATIONS:
Email: 2025/192/[email protected]

COURT ADMINISTRATION SERVICES (LEGAL)

STIPEND: R7 700 per month

Gauteng Division of the High Court: Pretoria

Ref No: 2025/293/OCJ (X1 Intern)

Land Court: Randburg

Ref No: 2025/294/OCJ (X1 Intern)

Gauteng Division of the High Court: Johannesburg

Ref No: 2025/295/OCJ (X1 Intern)

Labour and Labour Appeals Court: Braamfontein

Ref No: 2025/296/OCJ (X1 Intern)

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Matric certificate and an LLB Degree (NQF Level 8 – 480 credits) as recognised by SAQA.

ENQUIRIES:

  • HR: Ms L. Netshitomboni – (010) 494 8520
  • Technical: Ms N. Shandu – (010) 012 315 7602 (Pretoria)
  • Ms R. Bramdaw – (010) 494 8486 (Johannesburg)
  • Ms N. Mhlambi – (010) 493 5392 / 5670 (Randburg)
  • Ms T. Nzimande – (010) 494 9238 (Braamfontein)

APPLICATIONS:

COURT ADMINISTRATION SERVICES (LEGAL) – WESTERN CAPE

REF NOS: 2025/297/OCJ & 2025/298/OCJ
CENTRES:

  • Western Cape Division of the High Court – Cape Town (X1 Intern)
  • Labour and Labour Appeals Court – Cape Town (X1 Intern)
    STIPEND: R7 700 per month

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Matric certificate and a three-year National Diploma/Degree in Public Administration/Management or equivalent qualification at NQF Level 6 (360 credits).

ENQUIRIES:

  • Mr S. Hlongwane – (021) 429 4029

APPLICATIONS:

COURT ADMINISTRATION SERVICES (LEGAL) – KWAZULU-NATAL

REF NOS: 2025/299/OCJ – 2025/301/OCJ
CENTRES:

  • Durban High Court (X1 Intern)
  • Labour Court Durban (X1 Intern)
  • Pietermaritzburg High Court (X1 Intern)
    STIPEND: R7 700 per month

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Matric certificate and an LLB Degree (NQF Level 8 – 480 credits) as recognised by SAQA.

ENQUIRIES:

  • Ms N. Naidoo – (031) 372 3176

APPLICATIONS:

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION INTERNSHIP

REF NO: 2025/302/OCJ (X1 Intern)
CENTRE: KZN Provincial Service Centre – Durban
STIPEND: R7 700 per month

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Matric certificate and a three-year National Diploma/Degree in Public Management, Office Management, Public Management and Governance, or relevant equivalent qualification at NQF Level 6 (360 credits).

ENQUIRIES:

  • Ms S.Z. Mvuyana – (031) 493 1721

APPLICATIONS:
Email: 2025/302/[email protected]

COURT ADMINISTRATION SERVICES (LEGAL) – FREE STATE

REF NO: 2025/303/OCJ (X1 Intern)
CENTRE: Free State Division of the High Court – Bloemfontein
STIPEND: R7 700 per month

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Matric certificate and an LLB Degree (NQF Level 8 – 480 credits) as recognised by SAQA.

ENQUIRIES:

  • Ms N. de la Rey – (051) 492 4585

APPLICATIONS:
Email: 2025/303/[email protected]

ADMINISTRATION INTERNSHIP – FREE STATE

REF NO: 2025/304/OCJ (X1 Intern)
CENTRE: Free State High Court – Bloemfontein
STIPEND: R7 700 per month

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Matric certificate and a three-year National Diploma/Degree in Public Management/Public Administration or equivalent qualification at NQF Level 6 (360 credits).

ENQUIRIES:

  • Ms N. de la Rey – (051) 492 4585

APPLICATIONS:
Email: 2025/304/[email protected]

APPLICATION ADDRESSES

National Office (Midrand):
Private Bag X10, Marshalltown, 2107
Hand delivery: 188, 14th Road, Noordwyk, Midrand, 1685

Free State (Bloemfontein):
Private Bag X20612, Bloemfontein, 9300
Hand delivery: Cnr President Brand & Fontein Street, Bloemfontein

Gauteng (Johannesburg/Pretoria/Randburg/Braamfontein):
Private Bag X7, Johannesburg, 2000
Hand delivery: 12th Floor, Cnr Pritchard & Kruis Street, Johannesburg

KwaZulu-Natal (Durban/Pietermaritzburg):
Private Bag X54314, Durban, 4001
Hand delivery: 1st Floor, Office No.118, Cnr Somtseu & Stalwart Simelane Streets, Durban

Western Cape (Cape Town):
Private Bag X9020, Cape Town, 8000
Hand delivery: 30 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town

CLOSING DATE: 21 November 2025

NOTE :
Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new Z83 application form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies / www.judiciary.org.za. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. The completed and signed form should be accompanied by a recently updated CV. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of: Matric certificate, academic transcripts (qualification/s with 360/480 credits as recognised by SAQA and academic record) and ID).

All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements. Candidates wishing to apply for an internship outside their area of residence must be willing to find their own accommodation and transportation considering that they will be earning a stipend. Failure to submit the requested documents/information will result in your application not being considered.

Applicants will be expected to be available for assessments and selection interviews at a time, date and place as determined by the Department. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) and National Diploma should be NQF Level 6 (with 360 credits as recognised by SAQA).

All appointments for internship are subject to the verification and pre-screening process. The OCJ reserves the right not to make an appointment. Correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only. Please direct your application to the relevant province and complete a separate application for each reference number.