2026 KZN Department of Transport Graduates Internship Opened

By | August 23, 2024

The KZN Department of Transport has opened its 2026 Internship program and is inviting all applicants to apply now. All interested applicants should apply using the details below.

Internship Location: KwaZulu-Natal

Internship Application Closing Date : 27 August 2026

REFERENCE NUMBER: KZNDOT / 2026/09/INT
STIPEND: R73 004.40 PER ANNUM

GRADUATES INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME: 24 MONTHS

The Department of Transport is offering a Graduate Internship Programme opportunity to unemployed graduates in possession of an appropriate Degree/National Diploma (NQF6 and above) in the following fields in order to gain work experience: NQF 5 Qualifications may be accepted for Fleet Management, Logistics, and Transportation Management ONLY Requirements for the Internship Programme.

  • Applicants must be of a historically disadvantaged background.
  • Applicants must be unemployed
  • Applicants must be computer literate in Microsoft packages
  • Candidates must demonstrate a willingness to work and excel in the specialised fields.
Placement AreaQualifications
General AdministrationNational Diploma / Degree: Business Administration / Business & Information Management / Management Assistant / Office Management & Technology / Public Administration / Public Management
FinanceNational Diploma/Degree: Financial Accounting/Financial Management/Management Accounting
Supply Chain ManagementNational Diploma / Degree: Financial Accounting / Financial Management / Supply Chain Management
Office ServicesNational Diploma/Degree: Public Administration/Public Management/ Office Management
Human Resource ManagementNational Diploma/Degree: Human Resource Management/Development/Management Assistant
Traffic Camera OfficeNational Diploma/Degree: Information Technology
Registry / RecordsNational Diploma/Degree: Information Management/ Archival Science
Freight TransportNational Diploma/Degree: Transport Management/ /Transport Economics
Corporate Support ServicesNational Diploma/Degree: Property Management/Built Environment/Real Estate/ Fleet Management
Provincial Regulatory EntityNational Diploma/Degree Public Management/Administration/Transport Management
Information TechnologyNational Diploma/Degree: IT: Technical Public Relations /Business Administration
Office of the MECNational Diploma/Degree: Public Administration
Traffic Camera OfficeNational Diploma/Degree: Public / Administration/ Supply Chain Management management/Finance/ human Resource Management
CommunicationsNational Diploma/ Degree: Public Relations
Journalism
Photography
Graphic Design /Library/Information Science

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HEAD OFFICE LEARNERS APPLYING FOR GENERAL ADMINISTRATION MAY BE PLACED UNDER THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS: Corporate Support Services, Motor Transport Services, Road Traffic Inspectorate, Technology Transfer(T2), Office of the MEC, EPWP, Office of the CFO

DIRECTIONS TO APPLICANTS

  • Successful applicants will be responsible for their own transport and accommodation during the period of internship.
  • Applicants must note that their qualifications (Matric Certificate & Tertiary Certificate) will be submitted to SAQA for verification,
  • Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders must attach a copy of their Permanent Residence Permits to their applications. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualification/s evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to attach proof of such evaluation to their application.
  • The successful applicants will be required to enter into an agreement with the Department.
  • If invited for an interview, the costs incurred with attending the interview e.g. transport, accommodation etc. will be the responsibility of the applicant.
  • Under no circumstances will faxed or e-mail applications be accepted
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APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING {ALL INFORMATION WILL BE VERIFIED}:
Only one application per applicant will be accepted.

How to apply

All applications must be submitted on the prescribed new z83 form, copies of which are obtainable from the Department of Transport: Head Office, District Offices and website: www.kzntransport.gov.za. Clearly state on the new z83 form the placement area and occupation you are applying.

  • Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) with traceable contact details.
  • Originally certified copy of Tertiary qualifcation/s.
  • Originally certified copy of Identity Document.
  • Originally certified copy of Matric Certificate.
  • Original statement or results
  • Applicants must attach a signed affidavit from a Commissioner of Oaths indicating they are unemployed and have never participated in an internship programme.
  • Applicants who have already participated in a Graduate internship programme will not be considered.
  • Applicants must submit an SAP91 Form {obtainable from the South African Police Services}.
  • NB: Failure to submit the required documentation will result in the application not being considered.

Applications are to be forwarded to the Directorate: Human Resource Development, Private Bag X9043, Pietermaritzburg 3200 or hand delivered to 172 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg 3201, for the attention of Mrs G Makhaye

Applications can also be delivered to the Departments District Offices (HRD Section).

Enquiries: Mrs G Makhaye on 033 355 8626 / Mr A Zulu

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