South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) invites South African unemployed youth to apply for the Internship and TVET Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Programme 2026.
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Internship Location: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
About the SASSA Internship and WIL Programme 2026
SASSA is offering both Graduate Internships (24 months) and TVET Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities (18 months).
These programmes are designed to provide:
Structured workplace experience
Skills development in the public sector
Monthly stipends
Improved employability
Programme Duration and Stipend
Graduate Internship
Duration: 24 months
Stipend: R7 860.50 per month
TVET WIL Programme
Duration: 18 months
Stipend: R5 639.75 per month
SASSA Graduate Internship Opportunities
The following fields are available:
Information and Communication Technology (Ref: SASIn – 01)
National Diploma / BTech / Degree in ICT
Legal Services (Ref: SASIn – 02)
LLB Degree
Human Capital Management (Ref: SASIn – 03)
HR Management / Public Administration / Business Administration
Financial Accounting (Ref: SASIn – 04)
National Diploma / Degree in Financial Accounting
Risk Management and Compliance (Ref: SASIn – 05)
Forensic Investigation / Compliance Management
SASSA TVET Work Integrated Learning Programme
Open to N6 students in:
Industrial Engineering
Management Services
Management Assistant
Financial Accounting
Business Studies
Public Administration
WIL Placement Locations
Placements are available across KwaZulu-Natal districts:
Durban District (Nsimbi and Urban Local Offices)
Ulundi District (Mbazwana Local Office)
Midlands District (Weenen Local Office)
Pietermaritzburg District (Camperdown Local Office)
KZN Regional Office (various units including Finance, ICT, Legal Services, Customer Care, Executive Support)
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
Be South African citizens
Be between 18 and 35 years old
Be unemployed
Meet qualification requirements for the selected programme
Submit a completed Z83 application form
Submit a detailed CV
Include the correct reference number in the email subject line
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare:
Updated CV
Completed and signed Z83 form
Certified copy of ID
Certified copies of qualifications
Academic transcript
Driver’s licence (if applicable)
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit full supporting documents.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via email to the relevant SASSA office.
Applicants must:
Use the correct email address for the selected office
Include the reference number and position name in the subject line
Examples of email addresses include:
NMPKZNApplication@sassa.gov.za
VukaniKZNapplications@sassa.gov.za
NNMKZNApplication@sassa.gov.za
PHNKZNApplications@sassa.gov.za
FZDKZNApplications@sassa.gov.za
SSMKZNAPPLICATIONS@SASSA.GOV.ZA
STAKZNApplication@sassa.gov.za
MCApplications@sassa.gov.za
Important Notes
Late applications will not be accepted
Incorrect or incomplete applications may be disqualified
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Ensure all instructions are followed carefully,
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