SACE Internships 2026: South African Council for Educators Opens Applications

The South African Council for Educators (SACE) has officially opened applications for its 2026 Internship Programme, offering unemployed graduates and students requiring experiential training an opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience within one of South Africa’s key professional education bodies.

The programme will run for 18 months and is designed to provide practical exposure, professional development and workplace skills that can improve future employment prospects. Successful candidates will be placed at the SACE Head Office in Centurion or selected provincial offices across South Africa, depending on the position applied for.

With monthly stipends of up to R7,500, the SACE Internship Programme presents an excellent opportunity for graduates seeking to launch their careers in fields such as Communications, Human Resources, Finance, ICT, Legal Services, Public Management and Internal Auditing.

About the SACE Internship Programme 2026

The South African Council for Educators is committed to developing young professionals through structured workplace learning opportunities.

The internship programme aims to provide practical work experience to graduates and students who have completed their studies but require workplace exposure to enhance their qualifications and career readiness.

Participants will work alongside experienced professionals, gain industry knowledge and develop essential workplace competencies over the 18-month internship period.

Internship Programme Overview

1. Organisation: South African Council for Educators (SACE)
2. Programme: Internship Programme 2026
3. Duration: 18 Months
4. Location: Centurion and Selected Provincial Offices
5. Application Methods: Email, Hand Delivery or Courier

Monthly Internship Stipends

Successful interns will receive monthly stipends based on their qualification level.

NQF Level 6

• Monthly Stipend: R5,000

NQF Level 7

• Monthly Stipend: R6,500

NQF Level 8

• Monthly Stipend: R7,500

These stipends are intended to support interns while they gain practical workplace experience during the programme.

Who Can Apply?

To be considered for the SACE Internship Programme, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be a South African citizen
• Be unemployed at the time of application
• Be 35 years old or younger
• Have completed studies at a recognised institution of higher learning
• Be a student requiring experiential training or a graduate seeking workplace experience
• Not have previously participated in an internship programme

Successful applicants will be required to sign an internship agreement with SACE for the duration of the programme.

Available Internship Opportunities

SACE is recruiting interns across several departments and professional disciplines.

Communication Intern

Location: SACE Head Office, Centurion

Reference Number: COMMS001

Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in:

• Digital Communications
• Media Studies
• Communications
• Journalism
• Public Relations

SACE Registration Interns

Registration Intern opportunities are available at:

• Limpopo Provincial Office
• KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Office
• Eastern Cape Provincial Office
• Free State Provincial Office
• SACE Head Office, Centurion

Reference Numbers:

• REG/LIM002
• REG/KZN002
• REG/EC002
• REG/FS002
• REG/HO002

Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in:

• Administration
• Management Assistant
• Office Management
• Public Management

Legal and Ethics Intern

Location: SACE Head Office, Centurion

Reference Number: LEGAL0003

Applicants must hold one of the following qualifications:

• Bachelor of Law
• BA Law
• LLB (NQF Level 8)
• Diploma in Paralegal Studies (NQF Level 7)

This internship is ideal for graduates interested in legal compliance, ethics management and regulatory affairs.

Finance Revenue Intern

Location: SACE Head Office, Centurion

Reference Number: FINREV0004

Required qualification:

• National Diploma or Degree in Accounting

Finance Bookkeeping Intern

Location: SACE Head Office, Centurion

Reference Number: BOOK0005

Required qualifications:

• National Diploma in Finance
• National Diploma in Accounting
• Relevant Degree in Finance or Accounting

Interns will gain valuable exposure to financial administration and bookkeeping processes.

Finance Supply Chain Management Intern

Location: SACE Head Office, Centurion

Reference Number: FINSCM0004

Applicants must possess a qualification in:

• Supply Chain Management
• Logistics Management

This internship offers practical experience in procurement, logistics and supply chain administration.

Human Resource Intern

Location: SACE Head Office, Centurion

Reference Number: HR0005

Applicants must hold a qualification in:

• Human Resource Management
• Human Resources
• Labour Relations
• Training and Development

Successful interns will gain exposure to recruitment, employee relations and human capital administration.

PMERR Intern

Location: SACE Head Office, Centurion

Reference Number: PMERR0006

Required qualifications include:

• Developmental Studies
• Developmental Planning
• Public Administration
• Operations Management
• Public Management

This internship focuses on planning, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and research-related functions.

Internal Audit Intern

Location: SACE Head Office, Centurion

Reference Number: INTAUD007

Applicants must possess qualifications in:

• Internal Auditing
• Risk Management

The internship provides exposure to governance, risk assessment and internal control systems.

ICT Intern

Location: SACE Head Office, Centurion

Reference Number: ICT008

Required qualification:

• Information Technology

Successful candidates will assist with technology support, systems administration and ICT operations.

Professional Development Intern

Location: SACE Head Office, Centurion

Reference Number: ICT008

Applicants must have qualifications in:

• Administration
• Management Assistant
• Office Management
• Public Management

This internship offers practical experience in professional development and administrative support functions.

Benefits of the SACE Internship Programme

Participants can expect to gain:

• Practical workplace experience
• Exposure to government and regulatory environments
• Professional mentoring and support
• Industry-specific skills development
• Enhanced employability
• Networking opportunities
• Improved career prospects

The internship programme provides a valuable bridge between academic qualifications and full-time employment.

Documents Required

Applicants must submit the following:

• Completed SACE Employment Application Form
• Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Certified copy of South African ID
• Certified copies of qualifications

All certified documents must not be older than six months.

Failure to submit the required documents may result in disqualification.

How to Apply

Applicants must first complete the official SACE Employment Application Form.

Completed applications may be submitted via email, hand delivery or courier.

Email Applications

Email applications to:

[email protected]

Applicants must include the position title and reference number in the subject line of the email.

Hand Delivery or Courier Applications

Applications may be submitted to:

Human Resource Unit

SACE Building Block 1

240 Crossway Park Offices

Corner Jean Avenue

Centurion

South Africa

Important Application Notes

Applicants should carefully note the following:

• Late applications will not be considered.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Applicants who do not receive feedback within three months after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
• All supporting documents must be attached at the time of application.

Why Consider a SACE Internship?

Internships within public institutions offer valuable exposure to professional environments while allowing graduates to build practical skills that employers are seeking.

The SACE Internship Programme is particularly attractive because it provides:

• Competitive monthly stipends
• Multiple career fields
• Professional workplace experience
• Opportunities in both head office and provincial offices
• Structured learning and development

Whether your qualification is in Communications, Law, Human Resources, Finance, ICT or Public Administration, this programme can help you gain the experience needed to advance your career.