The Free State Provincial Government, through its Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, invites applications for its Graduate Internship Programme (2025–2027). This exciting 24-month programme offers unemployed graduates the opportunity to gain valuable practical experience and professional development within various departmental units.
The department is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to promoting representativity in race, gender, and disability.
Purpose of the Programme
This internship initiative aims to equip graduates with practical work experience, foster professional development, and instill workplace ethics. Successful interns will gain valuable exposure in their respective study fields, empowering them for future employment opportunities within the public or private sector.
Available Internship Positions
- Risk Management Internship
Ref No: RM/1
Centre: Bloemfontein
Qualification: National Diploma or BTech in Internal Audit (NQF 6/7)
Enquiries: Ms. Tlaleng Modupe – 066 479 1443
Email: recruit.bt@sacr.fs.gov.za
- Internal Audit Internship
Ref No: IA/2
Centre: Bloemfontein
Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Internal Auditing (NQF 6/7)
Enquiries: Ms. Tlaleng Modupe – 066 479 1443
Email: recruit.bt@sacr.fs.gov.za
- Infrastructure Internship
Ref No: IF/3
Centre: Bloemfontein
Qualification: Degree or BTech in Civil Engineering, Building, Architecture, or Quantity Surveying (NQF 6/7)
Enquiries: Ms. Tlaleng Modupe – 066 479 1443
Email: recruit.bt@sacr.fs.gov.za
- Health and Safety Internship
Ref No: HS/4
Centre: Bloemfontein
Qualification: National Diploma in Health and Safety Management (NQF 6/7)
Enquiries: Ms. Tlaleng Modupe – 066 479 1443
Email: recruit.bt@sacr.fs.gov.za
- Employee Assistance and Wellness Internship
Ref No: EAP/5
Centre: Bloemfontein
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Social Sciences (NQF 6/7)
Enquiries: Ms. Tlaleng Modupe – 066 479 1443
Email: recruit.bt@sacr.fs.gov.za
- Human Resource Management Internship
Ref No: HRM/6
Centre: Bloemfontein
Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management (NQF 6/7)
Enquiries: Ms. Tlaleng Modupe – 066 479 1443
Email: recruit.bt@sacr.fs.gov.za
- Communications Internship
Ref No: CM/7
Centre: Bloemfontein
Qualification: National Diploma in Media Relations, Communication, or Marketing (NQF 6/7)
Enquiries: Ms. Tlaleng Modupe – 066 479 1443
Email: recruit.bt@sacr.fs.gov.za
- Graphic Design Internship
Ref No: GD/8
Centre: Bloemfontein
Qualification: National Diploma in Graphic Design (NQF 6/7)
Enquiries: Ms. Tlaleng Modupe – 066 479 1443
Email: recruit.bt@sacr.fs.gov.za
Important Notes for All Applicants
- This programme is open to candidates entering the public service for the first time.
- Applicants must not have been previously appointed as interns or contract workers in the public or private sector.
- Successful candidates will enter into a 24-month employment contract with the department.
- Each internship application must be submitted separately per reference number.
- Shortlisted candidates will undergo pre-employment screening (qualification, security, citizenship, and employment verification).
- If you do not receive a response within four months after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
Application Details
Closing Date: 14 November 2025
Duration: 24 Months
Stipend: R7,860.50 per month
Location: Bloemfontein
Application Form: New Z83 form (available here)
Email Submission: Applications must be submitted as a single PDF (under 5MB) to the email address listed for each internship post.
Hand Delivery: Applications can be hand-delivered to the Ground Floor, Zana Building, Corner Hill and Henry Street, Bloemfontein.
Courier Submissions: Address to:
Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation
Human Resource Management Directorate (Recruitment Division)
Attention: Mr. L. Moadira
Room 9, Zana Building, Corner Hill and Henry Street, Bloemfontein
Applicants must submit only a completed Z83 form and a comprehensive CV. Shortlisted candidates will later be required to provide certified copies of qualifications, ID, and SAQA evaluations (if applicable).
Enquiries: Ms. Tlaleng Modupe – 066 479 1443 Email: recruit.bt@sacr.fs.gov.za
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CLOSING DATE: 14 NOVEMBER 2025
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