The Department of Basic Education (DBE) is once again opening doors for young South Africans through its Internship Programme for 2025. This initiative is aimed at providing unemployed graduates with valuable workplace experience, professional exposure, and the opportunity to develop skills aligned with South Africa’s education and administrative needs. With a wide variety of study fields considered, this internship stands out as one of the most inclusive and comprehensive government graduate programmes available.
Purpose of the DBE Internship Programme
The DBE Internship Programme is designed to help bridge the gap between academic studies and employment readiness. Interns are placed within the Department where they gain practical skills, mentoring, and insight into how South Africa’s education system operates. The programme also enhances employability by offering hands-on experience in fields that support the country’s educational and administrative framework.
POSTS: INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME REF NO: DBE/01/2025
Fixed 24 Months Contract
STIPEND :
- Graduate Internship: R7 860.39
- National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent: R5 639.64
CENTRE : Department of Basic Education (Pretoria)
REQUIREMENTS :
Applications are invited from candidates in the following fields of study:
- National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent,
- Data capture, Office Management, Human Resource Management,
- Public Management and Administration, Financial Management,
- Cost Accounting, Accounting Science, Information Technology.
- Information Science Research, VB Programming,
- SQL database/GIS Knowledge, Information and Records Management,
- Data management and Analysis, Public Relations / Social media or Communication,
- Journalism, Graphic Designed, Videography, Events Management, Marketing,
- Arts and culture, Librarian, legal qualification/law, International Relations,
- Asset Management, Security Management (with PSIRA Grades), Customer Service,
- Health and Safety management, Public Private Partnership.,
- Bachelor of Arts in Education, Bachelor of Education Specialising in English, Curriculum,
- ICT in Education, Early Childhood Development, Internal Audit, Economics, Logistical
- Service, Transport Management, Sport Management, Content Development,
- Project Management, Food Services, Health Science/promotion, Civil
- Engineering and Quantity Survey, Business Analyst and IT/IS Architectural
- Design, Psychology/Social Work, Application Development/Programme.
APPLICATIONS:
Submitted via post to: Private Bag X895, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-deliver to: The Department of Basic Education, 222 Struben Street, Pretoria or you can email your application at Recruitment@dbe.gov.za /HR@dbe.gov.za.
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Why Apply for the DBE Internship?
- Diverse opportunities – With such a broad list of fields, applicants from almost any academic discipline can find a suitable placement.
- Work experience – Interns gain practical exposure that prepares them for permanent employment.
- Contribution to national development – Interns actively support the education sector, contributing to a stronger foundation for South Africa’s learners.
- Professional growth – The programme offers mentorship, networking opportunities, and skills development across multiple disciplines.
Our Conclusion:
The DBE Internship Programme 2025 is more than a placement opportunity—it is a stepping stone toward building a career in education, administration, communication, technology, and more. For young South Africans eager to make a difference while gaining professional experience, this is a chance not to be missed.
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Matidza Tel No: (012) 357 4508/ Ms T Sekgapola Tel No: (012) 357 3296
CLOSING DATE : 29 August 2025
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