The Free State Department of Education (FSDOE) is offering unemployed graduates an exciting opportunity to participate in its 24-month Graduate Internship Programme. This programme aims to develop young talent by providing them with practical work experience that prepares them for future employment. Each internship offers hands-on learning, mentoring, and skill development in various fields related to education and public service.

    List of Free State Department of Education Internships

    1. Motheo District Internships (10 Positions)

    Location: Bloemfontein
    Contact Person: Mrs. M. Pitso – 051 404 4964 | 084 240 8997

    • Industrial Psychology/BA Psychology/Social Science:
      Reference: MOTHEO: A/01/(2024)
      Posts Available: 2
      Required Skills: Computer literacy, verbal and written communication, ethical conduct.
    • Public Administration/Public Management/Office Management and Technology:
      Reference: MOTHEO: A/02/(2024)
      Posts Available: 8
      Required Skills: Computer literacy, verbal and written communication, ethical conduct.

    2. Thabo Mofutsanyana District Internships (10 Positions)

    Location: Phuthaditjhaba
    Contact Person: Mr. T.Z. Mofokeng – 082 086 3777

    • Auditing/B.Com Accounting/Financial Management (with Auditing in at least 2nd Year):
      Reference: TMED: B/03.(2024)
      Posts Available: 4
      Required Skills: Computer literacy, verbal and written communication, ethical conduct.
    • ICT/Computer Sciences:
      Reference: TMED: B/04.(2024)
      Posts Available: 2
      Required Skills: Computer literacy, verbal and written communication, ethical conduct.
    • Social Sciences:
      Reference: TMED: B/05.(2024)
      Posts Available: 4
      Required Skills: Computer literacy, verbal and written communication, ethical conduct.

    3. Lejweleputswa District Internships (10 Positions)

    Location: Welkom
    Contact Person: Ms. F.L. Mahalika – 057 391 7244

    • Human Resource Management/Human Resource Development:
      Reference: LEJWE: C/06.(2024)
      Posts Available: 4
      Required Skills: Computer literacy, verbal and written communication, ethical conduct.
    • Social Science:
      Reference: LEJWE: C/07.(2024)
      Posts Available: 2
      Required Skills: Computer literacy, verbal and written communication, ethical conduct.
    • Financial Management/BCom Accounting:
      Reference: LEJWE: C/08.(2024)
      Posts Available: 4
      Required Skills: Computer literacy, verbal and written communication, ethical conduct.

    4. Xhariep District Internships (5 Positions)

    Location: Bloemfontein
    Contact Person: Mr. F. Kraalshoek – 071 333 1150

    • Public Administration/Public Management/Office Management and Technology:
      Reference: XHA: D/09.(2024)
      Posts Available: 1
      Required Skills: Computer literacy, verbal and written communication, ethical conduct.
    • Public Administration/Public Management/Office Management and Technology:
      Reference: XHA: D/10.(2024)
      Posts Available: 1
      Required Skills: Computer literacy, verbal and written communication, ethical conduct.
    • Public Administration/Public Management/Office Management and Technology:
      Reference: XHA: D/11.(2024)
      Posts Available: 1
      Required Skills: Computer literacy, verbal and written communication, ethical conduct.
    • Public Administration/Public Management/Office Management and Technology:
      Reference: XHA: D/12.(2024)
      Posts Available: 1
      Required Skills: Computer literacy, verbal and written communication, ethical conduct.
    • Public Administration/Public Management/Office Management and Technology:
      Reference: XHA: D/13.(2024)
      Posts Available: 1
      Required Skills: Computer literacy, verbal and written communication, ethical conduct.

    5. Fezile Dabi District Internships (10 Positions)

    Location: Sasolburg
    Contact Person: Ms. S. Kunene – 016 973 9095

    • Human Resource Management/Human Resource Development:
      Reference: FZD: E/14.(2024)
      Posts Available: 4
      Required Skills: Computer literacy, verbal and written communication, ethical conduct.
    • Financial Management/BCom Accounting:
      Reference: FZD: E/15.(2024)
      Posts Available: 4
      Required Skills: Computer literacy, verbal and written communication, ethical conduct.
    • Public Management/Office Management and Technology/Public Administration:
      Reference: FZD: E/16.(2024)
      Posts Available: 2
      Required Skills: Computer literacy, verbal and written communication, ethical conduct.

    6. Budget and Financial Planning Directorate Internships (3 Positions)

    Location: Bloemfontein
    Contact Person: Mr. JJ Wessels – 051 404 8166

    • Financial Accounting/Financial Management/Public Management (with Accounting in 2nd Year):
      Reference: BFP: F/17.(2024)
      Posts Available: 3
      Required Skills: Computer literacy, verbal and written communication, ethical conduct.

    7. Security and Risk Management Directorate Internships (4 Positions)

    Location: Bloemfontein
    Contact Person: Mr. W. Delport – 051 404 8110

    • BCom Accounting with Risk Management/Auditing:
      Reference: SRM: G/18.(2024)
      Posts Available: 4
      Required Skills: Computer literacy, verbal and written communication, ethical conduct.

    8. Supply Chain Management Directorate Internships

    Location: Bloemfontein
    Contact Person: Mr. T. Legodi – 051 404 1882

    • Financial Management/Logistics/Transport Management/Public Administration/Management:
      Reference: SCM: H/19.(2024)
      Posts Available: 2
      Required Skills: Computer literacy, verbal and written communication, ethical conduct.

    9. Sports, Youth, Recreation, and Arts and Culture Directorate Internships (1 Position)

    Location: Bloemfontein
    Contact Person: Ms. M. Nkosi – 051 404 8756

    • Public Administration/Public Management/Office Management and Technology/Sports Management:
      Reference: SYRAC: I/20.(2024)
      Posts Available: 1
      Required Skills: Computer literacy, verbal and written communication, ethical conduct.

    10. Elementary Education and Development Directorate Internships (3 Positions)

    Location: Bloemfontein and Kroonstad
    Contact Person: Mr. LT Tladi – 051 404 4439

    • Public Administration/Public Management/Office Management and Technology/Financial Management (Xhariep District):
      Reference: EEDXHA: J/21.(2024)
      Posts Available: 1
      Required Skills: Computer literacy, verbal and written communication, ethical conduct.
    • Public Administration/Public Management/Office Management and Technology/Financial Management (Fezile Dabi District):
      Reference: EEDFD: J/22.(2024)
      Posts Available: 1
      Required Skills: Computer literacy, verbal and written communication, ethical conduct.
    • Public Administration/Public Management/Office Management and Technology/Financial Management (Sasolburg):
      Reference: EEDFD: J/23.(2024)
      Posts Available: 1
      Required Skills: Computer literacy, verbal and written communication, ethical conduct.

    11. Internal Audit Directorate Internships (6 Positions)

    Location: Bloemfontein
    Contact Person: Ms. TL Vezi – 051 404 8573

    • Financial Information Systems:
      Reference: IA: K/24.(2024)
      Posts Available: 1
      Required Skills: Computer literacy, verbal and written communication, ethical conduct.
    • Auditing:
      Reference: IA: K/25.(2024)
      Posts Available: 3
      Required Skills: Computer literacy, verbal and written communication, ethical conduct.
    • ICT Auditing:
      Reference: IA: K/26.(2024)
      Posts Available: 2
      Required Skills: Computer literacy, verbal and written communication, ethical conduct.

    12. Quality Assurance, Standards Monitoring, and Evaluation Directorate Internships (3 Positions)

    Location: Bloemfontein
    Contact Person: Ms. MMA Gaborone – 051 404 8658

    • Auditing/Financial Information Systems/BCom Accounting/Financial Management:
      Reference: OAMES: L/27.(2024)
      Posts Available: 1
      Required Skills: Computer literacy, verbal and written communication, ethical conduct.
    • Public Administration/Public Management with Research as a major subject:
      Reference: PR: L/28.(2024)
      Posts Available: 2
      Required Skills: Computer literacy, verbal and written communication, ethical conduct.

    13. HIV and AIDS, Inclusive Education, and Special Needs Education Directorate Internships (3 Positions)

    Location: Bloemfontein
    Contact Person: Ms. B. Qwelane – 051 404 8756

    • Social Sciences:
      Reference: HIV IE SNE: M/29.(2024)
      Posts Available: 1
      Required Skills: Computer literacy, verbal and written communication, ethical conduct.
    • Financial Management/BCom Accounting:
      Reference: HIV IE SNE: M/30.(2024)
      Posts Available: 2
      Required Skills: Computer literacy, verbal and written communication, ethical conduct.

    14. Physical Resource Management Directorate Internships (4 Positions)

    Location: Bloemfontein
    Contact Person: Mr. TJ Lephoto – 051 404 9286

    • BSc/BSc (Hons)/B-Tech/Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning, Spatial Planning, Quantity Surveyor, Architecture, Real Estate, Property Management, Geography, or IT:
      Reference: PRM: N/31.(2024)
      Posts Available: 4
      Required Skills: Computer literacy, verbal and written communication, ethical conduct.

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    15. Human Resource Directorate Internships (4 Positions)

    Location: Bloemfontein
    Contact Person: Mr. TI Khodumo – 051 404 1730

    • Human Resource Management/Industrial Psychology:
      Reference: HRA: O/32.(2024)
      Posts Available: 4
      Required Skills: Computer literacy, verbal and written communication, ethical conduct.

    16. Employee Relations and People Management Directorate Internships (2 Positions)

    Location: Bloemfontein
    Contact Person: Mr. TA Mokoena – 051 404 4171

    • Labour Law/Labour Relations/LLB majoring in Labour Law/HR Management with Labour Law in at least 3rd year:
      Reference: ERPM: P/33.(2024)
      Posts Available: 2
      Required Skills: Computer literacy, verbal and written communication, ethical conduct.

    17. Institutional Development Management and Guidance Education and ELITS Directorate Internships (2 Positions)

    Location: Bloemfontein
    Contact Person: Ms. Z. Gxwati – 082 922 5344

    • Public Administration/Public Management/Office Management and Technology:
      Reference: IDMG: Q/34.(2024)
      Posts Available: 2
      Required Skills: Computer literacy, verbal and written communication, ethical conduct.

    18. Legal and Auxiliary Directorate Internships (4 Positions)

    Location: Bloemfontein
    Contact Person: Mr. BC Ngwenya – 051 404 8439

    • Paralegal/LLB or any other relevant qualification:
      Reference: LA: R/35.(2024)
      Posts Available: 4
      Required Skills: Computer literacy, verbal and written communication, ethical conduct.

    19. IT, EMI9, and Information Systems Directorate Internships (4 Positions)

    Location: Bloemfontein
    Contact Person: Mr. TE Mofokeng – 051 404 8422

    • Financial Information Systems/IT Risk Management/IT Auditing:
      Reference: ICT: S/36.(2024)
      Posts Available: 4
      Required Skills: Computer literacy, verbal and written communication, ethical conduct.

    20. Secondary Schools Curriculum Support Directorate Internships (3 Positions)

    Location: Bloemfontein
    Contact Person: Ms. MM Tshabalala – 051 404 4274

    • Financial Management/BCom Accounting or any other relevant qualification:
      Reference: SSC: T/37.(2024)
      Posts Available: 3
      Required Skills: Computer literacy, verbal and written communication, ethical conduct.

    21. Organisational and Human Resource Development Directorate Internships (3 Positions)

    Location: Bloemfontein
    Contact Person: Mrs. G Ramoeletsi – 051 404 8856

    • Public Administration/Public Management/Office Management and Technology:
      Reference: HRP: U/38.(2024)
      Posts Available: 3
      Required Skills: Computer literacy, verbal and written communication, ethical conduct.
    • Social Sciences:
      Reference: EHW: U/39.(2024) (Sasolburg)
      Posts Available: 2
      Required Skills: Computer literacy, verbal and written communication, ethical conduct.
    • Social Sciences:
      Reference: EHW: U/40.(2024) (Phuthaditjhaba)
      Posts Available: 2
      Required Skills: Computer literacy, verbal and written communication, ethical conduct.

    22. Communication Services Directorate Internship (1 Position)

    Location: Bloemfontein
    Contact Person: Mr. L Mofokeng – 051 404 8359

    • Graphic Design:
      Reference: COM: V/41.(2024)
      Posts Available: 1
      Required Skills: Computer literacy, verbal and written communication, ethical conduct.

    23. Financial Accounting Directorate Internships (5 Positions)

    Location: Bloemfontein
    Contact Person: Ms. A Minnie – 051 404 8118

    • BCom Accounting/BCom Internal Auditing/BTech Cost and Management Accounting/BTech Internal Auditing/BTech Financial Information Systems:
      Reference: FA: Y/42.(2024)
      Posts Available: 5
      Required Skills: Computer literacy, verbal and written communication, ethical conduct.

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    How to Apply

    To apply, follow these steps:

    1. Download and complete the Z83 Application Form.
    2. Submit your application to the relevant contact person via email or post. You must indicate the reference number of the internship you are applying for on your application.

    Postal Address:
    For Attention: Mrs. Tshepiso Supi, Organizational and Human Resource Development Directorate,
    Free State Department of Education, Private Bag X20565, Bloemfontein, 9300

    Hand Delivery:
    204 Sinodale Building, Corner Andrew and Aliwal Streets, Bloemfontein

    Email:
    Internship.Office@fseducation.gov.za / HRD@fseducation.gov.za

    Closing Date: Friday, 15 November 2024 at 15:30

    The Free State Department of Education Graduate Internship Programme for 2024 offers an incredible opportunity for unemployed graduates to kickstart their careers and gain valuable experience in various fields. With 42 internship positions available across multiple districts and directorates, the programme caters to a diverse range of qualifications, from Human Resources to Financial Management and Social Sciences.

    This internship is not only a stepping stone for career growth but also a platform for developing essential workplace skills, building professional networks, and contributing to the public education sector.

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