The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) has announced multiple exciting internship and entry-level job opportunities across various government departments in South Africa. These roles offer competitive salaries and valuable experience in fields such as human resource management, administration, forestry, communication, IT, and more. Candidates seeking South Africa jobs and internships with the DPSA are encouraged to review the detailed listings below and apply before the closing dates.
Available Internships and Entry-Level Positions
Department of Agriculture (DOA)
- Chief Human Resource Officer – Pretoria, Gauteng | Salary: R413 001 p.a. (Level 08) | Ref: 3/3/1/79/2026
Qualification: Grade 12 and National Diploma in Human Resource Management (NQF 6)
Experience: Minimum 2 years in recruitment and selection services
Closing Date: 11 September 2026 - Administrative Officer – Pretoria, Gauteng | Salary: R338 106 p.a. (Level 07) | Ref: 3/3/1/78/2026
Qualification: Grade 12 and National Diploma in Public Administration or related fields
Experience: Minimum 1 year in administration environment
Closing Date: 11 September 2026
Department of Basic Education
- Senior Administration Clerk – Pretoria | Salary: R237 453 p.a. (Level 05) | Ref: DBE/67/2026
Qualification: Senior Certificate or equivalent
Experience: Entry level implied
Closing Date: 11 September 2026
Department of Employment and Labour
- Administration Clerk: Claims Processor – Klerksdorp Labour Centre | Salary: R280 278 p.a. | Ref: HR4/4/07/14
Qualification: Undergraduate qualification (NQF 6) in relevant fields
Experience: Claims processing experience advantageous
Closing Date: 11 September 2026 - Administration Clerk: Management Support Services – Vryburg, Mogwase, Klerksdorp | Salary: R237 453 p.a.
Qualification: Matric/Grade 12
Experience: Entry level
Closing Date: 11 September 2026
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
- Forestry Foreman: Woodlands and Indigenous Forest Management – Eastern Cape | Salary: R201 093 p.a.
Qualification: ABET (NQF 3) or equivalent
Experience: No experience required
Closing Date: 14 September 2026 - Handyman: Woodlands & Indigenous Forest Management – Eastern Cape | Salary: R170 226 p.a.
Qualification: Grade 10 (NQF 2) or equivalent
Experience: No experience required
Closing Date: 14 September 2026 - Security Officers: Woodlands and Indigenous Forest Management – KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape | Salary: R170 226 p.a.
Qualification: Grade 10 and PSIRA certificate
Experience: No experience required
Closing Date: 14 September 2026 - Forestry Services Aid: Woodlands & Indigenous Forest Management – Eastern Cape | Salary: R144 024 p.a.
Qualification: Grade 9 (NQF 1) or equivalent
Experience: No experience required
Closing Date: 14 September 2026
Government Communications and Information System
- Assistant Director: Work-Study/Organisational Design Specialist – Pretoria | Salary: R487 197 p.a. (Level 09)
Qualification: National Diploma (NQF 6) in Public Management or related
Experience: 3 years relevant, including 1 year supervisory
Closing Date: 11 September 2026 - Assistant Director: Research – Pretoria | Salary: R487 197 p.a. (Level 09)
Qualification: National Diploma (NQF 6) in Communication or Social Sciences
Experience: 3 years relevant including supervisory experience
Closing Date: 11 September 2026
Department of Higher Education and Training
- Assistant Director: Information Technology – Cape Town TVET College | Salary: R487 197 p.a.
Qualification: Grade 12 and National Diploma/Degree in IT
Experience: 3-5 years IT experience including supervisory
Closing Date: 15 September 2026 - Assistant Director: Financial Management – Cape Town TVET College | Salary: R487 197 p.a.
Qualification: Grade 12 and National Diploma/Degree in Financial Management (NQF 7)
Experience: 3-5 years financial management including supervisory
Closing Date: 15 September 2026 - Assistant Director: Marketing and Communication – Cape Town TVET College | Salary: R487 197 p.a.
Qualification: Grade 12 and National Diploma/Degree in Marketing or Communications
Experience: 3-5 years marketing/communication including supervisory
Closing Date: 15 September 2026 - Human Resource Practitioner: Employee Health and Wellness – Ekurhuleni East TVET College | Salary: R338 106 p.a.
Qualification: Grade 12 and Diploma/Degree in Psychology or related
Experience: 1-2 years in Employee Health & Wellness
Closing Date: 04 September 2026 - Chief Administration Clerk – Maluti TVET College | Salary: R338 106 p.a.
Qualification: National Senior Certificate and Diploma in HR Management (NQF 6)
Experience: 2-3 years HR/Administration
Closing Date: 11 September 2026 - Placement Clerk – Maluti TVET College | Salary: R237 453 p.a.
Qualification: National Senior Certificate and Degree/Diploma in Business Administration or related
Experience: Minimum 1 year project administration
Closing Date: 11 September 2026
Department of Land Reform and Rural Development
- Assistant Director: Records Management – East London, Eastern Cape | Salary: R487 197 p.a.
Qualification: Grade 12 and National Diploma in Information Management (NQF 6)
Experience: Minimum 3 years supervisory in information management
Closing Date: 11 September 2026 - Senior Project Officer – Bloemfontein, Free State | Salary: R413 001 p.a.
Qualification: Grade 12 and Bachelor’s Degree/National Diploma in Agriculture or related
Experience: Minimum 2 years in land reform
Closing Date: 11 September 2026
National Prosecuting Authority
- Human Resources Practitioner – Pretoria Head Office | Salary: R338 106 p.a.
Qualification: B-degree (NQF 7) or Diploma (NQF 6)
Experience: Minimum 2 years HR administration
Closing Date: 14 September 2026 - Administrative Officer: Complaints Registration – Pretoria Head Office | Salary: R338 106 p.a.
Qualification: Diploma in Policing, Forensic Investigation or related
Experience: 2 years relevant
Closing Date: 14 September 2026 - Administrative Clerk – Thohoyandou CPP | Salary: R237 453 p.a.
Qualification: Grade 12 or equivalent
Experience: Entry level
Closing Date: 14 September 2026 - Human Resources Clerk (Help Desk) – Pretoria Head Office | Salary: R237 453 p.a.
Qualification: Grade 12 or equivalent
Experience: Entry level
Closing Date: 14 September 2026 - Administrative Clerk – Durban DDPP | Salary: R237 453 p.a.
Qualification: Grade 12 or equivalent
Experience: Entry level
Closing Date: 14 September 2026
Office of the Chief Justice
- Human Resource Clerk – Eastern Cape Provincial Service Centre | Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 p.a.
Qualification: Grade 12 or equivalent (NQF 4)
Experience: Minimum 1 year HR experience advantageous
Closing Date: 11 September 2026 - Security Supervisors – Gauteng High Court (Pretoria & Johannesburg) | Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 p.a.
Qualification: Grade 12 and PSIRA Grade B certificate
Experience: Minimum 1 year relevant
Closing Date: 11 September 2026 - Usher Messenger – Eastern Cape High Court, Gqeberha | Salary: R170 226 – R200 523 p.a.
Qualification: Grade 10/ABET level 3
Experience: Minimum 1 year relevant
Closing Date: 11 September 2026
Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA)
- HR Clerk: Administration – Pretoria | Salary: R237 453 p.a.
Qualification: Senior Certificate or equivalent (NQF 4)
Experience: Entry level
Closing Date: 14 September 2026 - Personal Assistant: Office of the Director-General – Pretoria | Salary: R338 106 p.a.
Qualification: Senior Certificate and Diploma in Office or Business Administration (NQF 5)
Experience: Minimum 3 years executive support experience
Closing Date: 14 September 2026
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