2026 Graduate Internships Opened at Department of Human Settlements

By | November 4, 2024

The Department of Human Settlements in South Africa has opened its 2026 Graduate Internship Programme. All interested applicants should apply now.

In other to apply, you are required to follow up the details below:

NB: All persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ENDING DATE:

The Internship programme will end on 08 November 2026.

LOCATION: Pretoria, South Africa

EXPECTED SALARY: R6 083.70/month

INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS

To qualify for this programme, you should fall under the below requirements:

  • Strong attention to detail 
  • Verbal and written communication skills 
  • Good time management skills 
  • Ability to follow rules and procedures 
  • Ability to work on own initiative 
  • Ability to work with people and in a team 

Internal Audit Interns

National Diploma/ Bachelor degree in Internal Audit

Executive Support Interns

National Diploma/ Bachelor degree in:

  • Public Administration;
  • Governance

Information Technology Interns

National Diploma / Bachelor degree in:

  • Information Technology,
  • Information Technology;
  • Computer Systems
  • Policing,
  • Safety/Security Management

Human Resources Interns

National Diploma / Bachelor degree in:

  • Human Resource Management;
  • Human Resource Development;
  • Public Administration;

Bachelor’s Degree: Social Work & Psychology; Personnel Management

Communication Services Interns

National Diploma/ Bachelor degree in:

  • Communication,
  • Marketing,
  • Journalism,
  • Graphic Design & Multi Media

Corporate Support Interns

National Diploma/ Bachelor degree in:

  • Archival Studies;
  • Information Science;
  • Knowledge Management

National Diploma/ Bachelor degree in:

  • LLB;
  • Public Administration;
  • Business Management;
  • Economics;
  • Performance Planning & Monitoring

Enterprise Archtecture Interns

National Diploma/ Bachelor degree in:

  • Public Administration;
  • Business Management;
  • Bachelor of Human Settlements

Technical Capacity Development Interns

  • Bachelor of Social Science in Human Settlements;
  • Bachelor of Human Settlements

Financial Management Interns

National Diploma/ Bachelor degree in:

  • Financial Accounting;
  • Financial Management;
  • Cost & Management Accounting;
  • Supply Chain Management;
  • Public Administration;
  • Tourism Management;
  • Auditing

Chief Investment Officer Interns

National Diploma/ Bachelor degree in:

  • Financial Management;
  • Accounting
  • Public Management 

Governance Frameworks Interns

National Diploma/ Bachelor degree in:

  • Economics;
  • Bachelor of Social Science in Human Settlements,
  • Bachelor of Human Settlements

Operational Frameworks Interns

National Diploma/ Bachelor degree in:

  • Development Studies;
  • Public Management;
  • Social Science;
  • Policy Development

Stakeholder & Intergovernmental Relations Interns

National Diploma/ Bachelor degree in:

  • Public Relations;
  • Economic Policy;
  • Project Management

Operational Policy Frameworks Interns

  • National Diploma/ Bachelor degree in:
  • Public Administration;
  • Economic policy & Policy Development

Programme & Project Planning Interns

National Diploma/ Bachelor degree in:

  • Public Management;
  • Project Management

Special Investigation Interns

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National Diploma/ Bachelor degree in Special investigations

INTERNSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties that will be performed has not been communicated yet.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

To apply, click here to download the application forms.

And add the following documents when submitting your application:

  • a CV,
  • copy of your senior certificate,
  • Identity document,
  • academic record and qualification.

Below are the application procedures for the following sectors:

Human Resources Interns

Ref No: DOHS/15/2026

Send Applications to: dohs02@ursonline.co.za


Communication Services Interns

Ref No: DOHS/16/2026

Send Applications to: dohs03@ursonline.co.za


Corporate Support Interns

Ref No: DOHS/17/2026

Send Applications to: dohs04@ursonline.co.za


Regulatory Complaince Services Interns

Ref No: DOHS/18/2026

Send Applications to: dohs05@ursonline.co.za


Enterprise Archtecture Interns

Ref No: DOHS/19/2026

Send Applications to: dohs06@ursonline.co.za


Technical Capacity Development Interns

Ref No: DOHS/20/2026

Send Applications to: dohs07@ursonline.co.za


Financial Management Interns

Ref No: DOHS/21/2026

Send Applications to: dohs08@ursonline.co.za


Chief Investment Officer Interns

Ref No: DOHS/22/2026

Send Applications to: dohs09@ursonline.co.za


Governance Frameworks Interns

Ref No: DOHS/23/2026

Send Applications to: dohs10@ursonline.co.za


Operational Frameworks Interns

Ref No: DOHS/24/2026

Send Applications to: dohs11@ursonline.co.za


Stakeholder & Intergovernmental Relations Interns

Ref No: DOHS/25/2026

Send Applications to: dohs12@ursonline.co.za


Operational Policy Frameworks Interns

Ref No: DOHS/26/2026

Send Applications to: dohs13@ursonline.co.za


Programme & Project Planning Interns

Ref No: DOHS/27/2026

Send Applications to: dohs14@ursonline.co.za


Special Investigation Interns

Ref No: DOHS/28/2026

Send Applications to: dohs15@ursonline.co.za


Internal Audit Interns

Ref No: DOHS/29/2026

Send Applications to: dohs16@ursonline.co.za


Executive Support Interns

Ref No: DOHS/30/2026

Send Applications to: dohs17@ursonline.co.za

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  1. Visit the NSFAS Website

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  • Application Deadline: January 31, 2026
  • Appeals Period: February 2026 (if rejected)
  • Disbursement: After registration and approval

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