Are you an unemployed graduate looking for an opportunity to gain work experience? The Department of Human Settlements is offering a 24-month internship programme to equip young professionals with hands-on skills in various fields. This is your chance to kickstart your career in government and make a difference in South Africa’s housing sector.

    If you hold a National Diploma or Degree in a relevant field and meet the eligibility criteria, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!

    About the Internship Programme

    The Department of Human Settlements (DHS) is committed to empowering South African youth through workplace training. The Internship Programme 2025 provides unemployed graduates with practical experience, mentorship, and exposure to the public sector.

    • Duration: 24 months (2 years)
    • Stipend: R7,450.75 per month
    • Location: Pretoria, South Africa
    • Closing Date: 14 February 2025

    This internship covers various departments, offering positions in finance, administration, legal services, human resources, information technology, town planning, and more.

    Available Internship Positions

    Below is a list of available internship positions along with the qualifications required:

    1. Office of the Director-General Internship

    • Ref No: DOHS01/2025
    • Qualifications: National Diploma / Degree in:
      • Public Administration
      • Business Administration
      • Social Sciences

    2. Internal Audit Internship

    • Ref No: DOHS/02/2025
    • Qualifications: National Diploma / Degree in Internal Audit

    3. Human Resource Management Internship

    • Ref No: DOHS/03/2025
    • Qualifications: National Diploma / Degree in:
      • Human Resource Management
      • Human Resource Development
      • Public Management

    4. ICT & Records Management Internship

    • Ref No: DOHS/04/2025
    • Qualifications:
      • Diploma in Information Communication Technology
      • Certificate in CompTIA or similar
      • Bachelor’s Degree in IT or Computer Science

    5. Communications Internship

    • Ref No: DOHS/05/2025
    • Qualifications: National Diploma / Degree in:
      • Social Media
      • Content Management
      • Community Management
      • Graphic Design
      • Multimedia Specialists
      • Audio-Visual Production

    6. Legal Services Internship

    • Ref No: DOHS/06/2025
    • Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in LLB

    7. Financial Management Services Internship

    • Ref No: DOHS/07/2025
    • Qualifications: Diploma / B-Tech / Degree in:
      • Financial Accounting
      • Auditing

    8. Grants Management Services Internship

    • Ref No: DOHS/08/2025
    • Qualifications: National Diploma / Degree in:
      • Cost Management Accounting
      • Financial Management
      • Financial Accounting
      • Business Management

    9. Supply Chain Management Internship

    • Ref No: DOHS/09/2025
    • Qualifications: National Diploma / Degree in:
      • Logistics
      • Purchasing Management
      • Supply Chain Management

    10. Compliance & Entities Oversight Internship

    • Ref No: DOHS/10/2025
    • Qualifications: National Diploma / Degree in:
      • LLB
      • BCom Law
      • Performance Planning & Monitoring
      • Financial Management
      • Public & Business Management
      • Compliance & Risk Management
      • Internal Auditing

    11. Information Management & Performance Monitoring Internship

    • Ref No: DOHS/11/2025
    • Qualifications: National Diploma / Degree in:
      • Built Environment / Town & Regional Planning
      • Project Management
      • Information Technology
      • Public Management

    12. International Relations Internship

    • Ref No: DOHS/12/2025
    • Qualifications: Diploma / Degree in International Relations

    13. Emergency Housing Internship

    • Ref No: DOHS/14/2025
    • Qualifications: Diploma / Degree in:
      • Project Management
      • Civil / Structural Engineering

    14. Informal Settlements Upgrading Internship

    • Ref No: DOHS/15/2025
    • Qualifications: Diploma / Degree in:
      • Built Environment (Quantity Surveying)
      • Construction Management
      • Town Planning

    15. Human Settlements Planning Support Internship

    • Ref No: DOHS/16/2025
    • Qualifications: Diploma / Degree in:
      • Town and Regional Planning
      • Human Settlements Policy
      • Project Management
      • Financial Analysis

    16. Human Settlements Policy Development Internship

    • Ref No: DOHS/17/2025
    • Qualifications: Diploma / Degree in:
      • Public / Social / Development Studies
      • Social Sciences
      • Public Management / Administration
      • Human Settlements

    17. Transversal Programmes & Projects Internship

    • Ref No: DOHS/19/2025
    • Qualifications: Diploma / Degree in:
      • Project Management
      • Public Administration
      • Development

    18. Rental & Social Housing Internship

    • Ref No: DOHS/20/2025
    • Qualifications: Diploma / Degree in:
      • Housing
      • Human Settlements
      • Project Management

    19. Affordable Housing Internship

    • Ref No: DOHS/21/2025
    • Qualifications: Diploma / Degree in:
      • Housing
      • Human Settlements
      • Project Management

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    Eligibility Criteria

    To qualify for the Department of Human Settlements: Internships 2025, you must:

    • Be a South African citizen
    • Hold a relevant qualification (Diploma or Degree)
    • Be unemployed
    • Not have participated in an internship programme before

    People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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    How to Apply

    Application Process:

    • Submit a Z83 application form (Download here).
    • Attach an updated CV.
    • Clearly indicate the Reference Number, Position, and Location on your application.
    • Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of ID, qualifications, and academic records.

    Send applications via email to:
    DoHS@tananatosolutions.co.za
    (Subject: Your Name & Reference Number of Internship Applied For)

    Closing Date: 14 February 2025

    Note: If you do not receive feedback within 4 months of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.

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    The Department of Human Settlements Internships 2025 presents a fantastic opportunity for unemployed graduates to gain valuable experience, develop essential skills, and kickstart their careers in the public sector. With a 24-month contract and a monthly stipend of R7,450.75, this internship programme is designed to empower South African youth by offering hands-on training in various fields such as finance, administration, ICT, legal services, human resources, and project management.

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