Company: Gauteng Office of the Premier
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Remuneration: R89,407.50 per annum (based on qualification level)
Closing Date: 05 September 2025

Introduction

The Gauteng Office of the Premier invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for its 2025 Internship Programme. This prestigious initiative provides young professionals with practical workplace experience, mentorship, and essential skills development to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and the professional workplace. By participating in this internship, graduates will actively contribute to the provincial government’s service delivery goals while enhancing their employability in both the public and private sectors.

What is the Gauteng Office of the Premier Internship?

The Gauteng Office of the Premier Internship is a 24-month structured programme designed to provide graduates with on-the-job training, professional mentorship, and career-building opportunities. The initiative forms part of the Gauteng Provincial Government’s broader skills development and youth empowerment strategy aimed at tackling unemployment while developing future leaders.

The programme offers placements in different units of the Office of the Premier, ensuring exposure to diverse areas such as administration, governance, infrastructure planning, human resources, and policy development.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be South African citizens residing in Gauteng Province
• Be between the ages of 18 and 35 years
• Be unemployed and not previously participated in a government internship programme
• Have completed academic studies and require workplace experience, or studied at a recognised South African institution
• Hold an NQF Level 6, 7, or 8 qualification in the relevant fields listed

Role Responsibility

Interns will be placed in various divisions to:

• Support the Gauteng Provincial Government’s service delivery initiatives
• Gain practical experience in administration, governance, and policy support
• Assist with research, reporting, and project management tasks
• Contribute to strategic planning, monitoring, and evaluation functions
• Participate in professional mentorship and training activities

Skills and Attributes

Successful candidates should demonstrate the following:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new skills
• Professionalism, integrity, and accountability
• Computer literacy, particularly in MS Office applications

Available Internship Posts and Required Qualifications

• Service Delivery Interventions (REFS/023141): Public Management & Governance, Political Studies, Administration, Data Science, Analytics, IT, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Marketing, Computer Sciences
• Occupational Health and Safety (REFS/023140): Occupational Health and Safety, Safety Management
• Human Resource Development (REFS/023139): Human Resource Management, Training Management, Organisational Development
• Labour Relations (REFS/023135): HR Management, Labour Relations, Public Administration
• Organizational Development (REFS/023133): Management Services, Operations Management
• Employee Health & Wellness (REFS/023129): Psychology, Industrial Psychology, HR, Social Work
• Human Resource Planning & Transformation (REFS/023127): HR Management, Public Administration, Psychology, Social Sciences
• Infrastructure Planning (REFS/023125): Town & Regional Planning, Project Management, Development Studies
• Strategic Operational Support (x2) (REFS/023124): Public Management, Social Sciences (Monitoring & Evaluation, Auditing)
• Strategy and Planning (REFS/023123): Public Administration, Governance, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy Development, Business Management, Research, Strategy Management

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online: Apply Here.

Required Documents:

• Completed new Z83 Application Form [Download]
• Motivation letter stating preferred placement area
• Comprehensive CV
• Certified copies of ID, Matric Certificate, and qualifications (with transcripts)

Important Notes:

• No faxed, emailed, or hand-delivered applications will be accepted
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• If no feedback is received within 90 days of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful
• The Office of the Premier reserves the right not to fill the positions

Enquiries

• Ms Lerato Makoe: (011) 355 6013
• Mr Richard Mathabela: (011) 355 6090
• Mr Smangaliso Buthelezi: (011) 355 6481