The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), through its National Skills Fund (NSF), is offering an exciting Graduate Internship Programme aimed at empowering unemployed graduates with valuable workplace exposure. This initiative is part of the government’s broader strategy to tackle youth unemployment and build a skilled workforce that contributes to South Africa’s socio-economic development.
About the National Skills Fund
The NSF operates under the DHET and plays a crucial role in funding skills development projects that align with national priorities. It focuses on providing resources for training programmes, bursaries, learnerships, and internships that support economic growth and transformation. The NSF Graduate Internship Programme is one of its flagship initiatives for equipping graduates with job-ready skills.
Programme Objectives
The main aim of this internship programme is to:
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Provide graduates with hands-on experience in various operational areas of the NSF and DHET.
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Develop practical workplace skills to complement academic qualifications.
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Increase employability through mentorship, professional exposure, and networking opportunities.
| POST | REFERENCE | REQUIREMENTS |
| HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT | NSF01/08/2025 | National Diploma/bachelor’s degree in human resources management/development |
| SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT | NSF03/08/2025 | National Diploma/bachelor’s degree in supply chain management/Logistics |
| SECRTARIAT | NSF04/08/2025 | National Diploma/bachelor’s degree in public management/administration |
| LEGAL | NSF06/08/2025 | Bachelor of Law (LLB) |
| ASSET AND FACILITIES | NSF07/08/2025 | National Diploma/bachelor’s degree in Facility Management/Public Management/Financial Management. |
| REGISTRY | NSF08/08/2025 | National Diploma/ bachelor’s degree in Archives & Records Management. |
| INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY | NSF09/08/2025 | National diploma/Degree in Information and Communication Technology |
| INTERNAL AUDIT | NSF10/08/2025 | National Diploma/bachelor’s degree in Internal Audit. |
| OFFICE OF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | NSF11/08/2025 | National Diploma/bachelor’s degree in public management/management assistant. |
| PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS | NSF13/08/2025 | National Diploma/Bachelor ‘s Degree in Communication/Journalism/ Marketing/ Public Relations/Media Studies |
| FINANCE | NSF15/08/2025 | National Diploma/BCom degree in Accounting/Financial Management/Cost and Management Accounting |
| OFFICE OF THE CFO | NSF16/08/2025 | National Diploma/bachelor’s degree in public management/administration |
| ORGANISATIONAL PERFOMANCE AND REPORTING | NSF17/08/2025 | National Diploma/bachelor’s degree in public management/business administration/office management and technology |
| STRATEGY INNOVATION AND PARTNERSHIP | NSF18/08/2025 | National Diploma/bachelor’s degree in public management/business administration/office management and technology |
| RESEARCH | NSF19/08/2025 | Bachelor’s degree in Statistics/Psychology/Social Sciences/ Research Methodology |
| BURSARIES | NSF20/08/2025 | National Diploma/ bachelor’s degree in public management/ administration/ project management |
| PROGRAMME MONITORING | NSF22/08/2025 | National Diploma/bachelor’s degree in public management/ administration/ project management/ financial management |
| OFFICE OF CHIEF DIRECTOR: SDI | NSF24/08/2025 | National Diploma/ bachelor’s degree in public management/ administration/ project management |
| QUALITY ASSURANCE | NSF25/08/2025 | National Diploma/bachelor’s degree in public management/ administration/ project management/ financial management |
| SDI GP/NW/FS | NSF27/08/2025 | National Diploma/bachelor’s degree in public management/ administration/ project management/ financial management |
| SDI LP/MP | NSF29/08/2025 | National Diploma / bachelor’s degree in public management / administration / project management / financial management |
| SDI LP/MP | NSF31/08/2025 | National Diploma/bachelor’s degree in public management/ administration/ project management/ financial management |
| SDI WC/NC | NSF32/08/2025 | National Diploma/bachelor’s degree in public management/administration/project management/financial management |
| SDI KZN | NSF34/08/2025 | National Diploma/ bachelor’s degree in public management/ administration/ project management/ financial management |
| SDI EC | NSF36/08/2025 | National Diploma/ bachelor’s degree in public management/ administration / project management/ financial management |
| HUMAN RESOUCES MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT | NSF02/08/2025 | N6 Certificate in Human Resources Management. |
| SECRTARIAT | NSF05/08/2025 | N6 certificate in Public Management/Administration |
| OFFICE OF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | NSF12/08/2025 | N6 Certificate in Public Management/Management Assistant |
| PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS | NSF14/08/2025 | N6 Certificate in Management Assistant/ Marketing/ Public Management. |
| BURSARIES | NSF21/08/2025 | N6 Certificate in Public Management/Administration/Management Assistant |
| PROGRAMME MONITORING | NSF23/08/2025 | N6 Certificate in Public Management/Administration/Management Assistant/Financial Management. |
| QUALITY ASSURANCE | NSF26/08/2025 | N6 Certificate in Public Management/Administration/Management Assistant/Financial Management. |
| SDI GP/NW/FS | NSF28/08/2025 | N6 Certificate in Public Management/Administration/Management Assistant/Financial Management. |
| SDI LP/MP | NSF30/08/2025 | N6 certificate in Public Management/Administration/Management Assistant/Financial Management. |
| SDI WC/NC | NSF33/08/2025 | N6 Certificate in Public Management/Administration/Management Assistant/Financial Management. |
| SDI KZN | NSF35/08/2025 | N6 certificate in Public Management/Administration/Management Assistant/Financial Management. |
| SDI EC | NSF37/08/2025 | N6 certificate in Public Management/Administration/Management Assistant/Financial Management. |
APPLICATIONS :
NSF invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by accessing the Departmental Website (click ‘apply now’ button) or http://z83.ngnscan.co.za/apply and following the easy prompts/instructions. Upload the supporting documents namely, a comprehensive CV.A fully completed and signed (electronic signature) Z83 form will be considered.
DOWNLOAD THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION INTERNSHIPS ADVERT HERE!!
DOWNLOAD THE NEW z83 FORM HERE!!
Why This Opportunity Matters
With the rising number of graduates struggling to secure employment, the DHET NSF Graduate Internship Programme provides a bridge between learning and earning. It not only equips young professionals with work experience but also builds the confidence and networks needed to succeed in competitive job markets.
If you are a graduate looking to start your career in public service and skills development, this is an opportunity you cannot afford to miss.
ENQUIRIES:
- Mr MS Ramogayana Tel No: (012) 943 2923/ 083 418 2618
- Ms TJ Moloto at 081 035 7725
CLOSING DATE : 29 August 2025
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It is much appreciated, and hoping that you will do more and more better to change South Africa to a safer, anti-corrupt, beautiful and much better.THANK YOU♥️