Company: South African Council for Educators (SACE)
Location: Centurion (Head Office) & Polokwane (Limpopo Office)
Remuneration: NQF 6 – R5 000 p/m; NQF 8 – R7 500 p/m
Closing Date: 26 August 2025

Introduction
The South African Council for Educators (SACE) is inviting unemployed South African graduates to apply for the Internship Programme 2025/2027. This structured 24-month programme is designed to provide young graduates with meaningful workplace exposure, guided mentorship, and practical skills development. It is especially beneficial for individuals who have never had work experience or previously participated in an internship.

What is the South African Council for Educators (SACE) Internship Programme?
The SACE Internship Programme aims to empower graduates through practical learning and mentorship. By participating, interns will gain professional experience while contributing to the organisation’s core functions in communications and administration. The programme runs for two years, offering a monthly stipend aligned with NQF qualification levels.

Available Internship Positions

1. Communication Intern – SACE Head Office (Centurion)

• Reference: COMS 001 (01 post)
• Minimum Qualification: Honours Degree (NQF 8) in Digital Communications, Media Studies, Communications, Journalism, or Public Relations

2. Registration Intern – SACE Limpopo Office (Polokwane)

• Reference: SACE LIMPOPO 002 (01 post)
• Minimum Qualification: Diploma (NQF 6) in Management Assistant, Office Management, or Public Management

Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:

• Be unemployed and under the age of 35
• Have never participated in an internship programme before
• Not have prior formal work experience
• Be willing to commit to a 24-month internship contract signed between SACE and the ETDP-SETA
• As part of Employment Equity, applications from designated groups are strongly encouraged

Application Requirements
Candidates must submit the following documents (certified within the past 6 months):

• Completed SACE Employment Application Form (available at www.sace.org.za)
• Comprehensive CV
• Certified copy of ID
• Certified copies of qualifications
• SAQA evaluation certificate for any foreign qualifications

Important: The information provided on the application form must match the CV. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

How to Apply
Applications must be submitted with the correct reference number in the subject line. Use one of the following methods:

• Email: recruitment@sace.org.za
• Hand delivery / Courier: Human Resource Unit, SACE Building Block 1, 240 Crossway Park Offices (Corner Jean), Centurion

Email Address
SACE Employment Application Form

Role Responsibility

• Assisting with departmental functions and administrative tasks
• Supporting communication strategies and registration processes
• Conducting research, drafting reports, and preparing presentations
• Providing customer service and handling enquiries professionally
• Performing general office support duties as required

Skills and Attributes

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a team and adapt to new environments
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Computer literacy (MS Office Suite)
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• Willingness to learn and grow within the education sector

Contact for Enquiries

• Mary Chauke: 012 663 0429
• Motsatsi Makgoba: 012 663 0423

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not received a response within three months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. SACE reserves the right not to make an appointment.