Website Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) was established in 2009 when the former Department of Education was divided into two sections: Basic Education and Higher Education and Training.
The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) invites all unemployed South African graduates and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) students to apply for its 2025/2026 to 2026/2027 Graduate Internship and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Programme. This 24-month fixed-term programme provides valuable workplace experience aligned with your academic field.
Internship Requirements
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be unemployed South African citizens between the ages of 18 and 35
- Have never participated in any internship or WIL programme in the public service
- Possess relevant qualifications as required per post
- Be available for the full duration of the internship (24 months)
- Submit a completed Z83 form and comprehensive CV
Failure to submit required documents will result in your application not being considered.
Internship Opportunities
Internship and WIL posts are available in various branches and regions, including:
Pretoria Head Office – Graduate Intern Posts
- Teaching Qualifications Policy (Ref: DHET/UE/2025/01) – Public Administration/Office Management
- International Scholarships (Ref: DHET/UE/2025/02) – BCom in International Relations/Marketing
- Student Support and Sector Engagement (Ref: DHET/UE/2025/03) – Public Administration/Management
- Governance Support (Ref: DHET/UE/2025/04)
- Management Support & Transfers (Ref: DHET/UE/2025/05) – Finance
- HRDC Secretariat (Ref: DHET/HRDC/2025/01) – Communications, Research, M&E
- Logistics, Supply Chain, Compliance, Finance, Public Entities, Development Support
Olifantsfontein – Skills Development Internships
- Artisan Development (Ref: DHET/SD/2025/01)
- National Artisan Moderation Body (Ref: DHET/SD/2025/02, /03)
- ARPL & Assessment (HRM & Aux Services)
- Maintenance, Registration, and Security Support Services
Community Education and Training (CET) Regional Offices
- Regional Offices: Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Free State, Western Cape, North West, KZN, Gauteng
- Colleges: North West CET, Mpumalanga CET, Western Cape CET, Gauteng CET, KZN CET
- Posts in HR, Office Admin, IT, Marketing, Project Management, Labour Relations, and more
Internship Stipend
- Graduate Interns: R7 860.40 per month
- WIL Students: R6 659.40 per month
How to apply
Applications must be submitted to:
The Director-General, Department of Higher Education and Training
Private Bag X174, Pretoria, 0001
Hand Deliver: 123 Francis Baard Street, Cnr Sophie De Bruyn, Pretoria (Reception)
Quote the correct Reference Number per post when applying
Applications must include:
- Completed New Z83 Form
- Comprehensive CV
- Clearly state the field of study applying for
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted