The North West Department of Community Safety and Transport Management is inviting unemployed South African graduates to apply for its Graduate Internship Programme 2026/27.

This exciting government internship programme provides young graduates with an opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience within the public sector while developing professional skills and enhancing future employment prospects.

The department has made available 50 internship positions across several directorates at its Head Office in Mahikeng. Successful candidates will be appointed for a period of 24 months and will receive a monthly stipend of R8,174.75.

Graduates from a wide range of academic disciplines are encouraged to apply before the closing date.

Internship Programme Overview

• Department: North West Department of Community Safety and Transport Management
• Programme: Graduate Internship Programme 2026/27
• Position: Graduate Interns
• Duration: 24 Months
• Monthly Stipend: R8,174.75
• Number of Available Positions: 50
• Location: Head Office, Mahikeng, North West
• Application Method: Email or Hand Delivery

This programme is designed to provide graduates with practical work experience aligned to their qualifications while contributing to government service delivery and administrative functions.

Who Should Apply?

The internship programme is aimed at unemployed South African graduates who wish to gain practical workplace exposure and professional experience.

Suitable applicants include graduates in fields such as:

• Law
• Information Technology
• Supply Chain Management
• Public Administration
• Human Resource Management
• Accounting
• Auditing
• Communications
• Social Sciences
• Transport Management
• Transport Economics
• Public Relations
• Journalism
• Criminology
• Developmental Studies
• Industrial Psychology

The programme is particularly beneficial for graduates who have completed their studies but have not yet secured relevant work experience.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Must be a South African citizen.
• Must be between 18 and 35 years of age.
• Must have completed their qualification.
• Must be unemployed.
• Must possess the relevant qualification for the internship applied for.
• Must not have previously participated in a government internship programme.

Applicants who have already benefited from a government internship programme will not be considered.

Applicants Awaiting Qualification Certificates

Graduates who have completed their studies but have not yet received their certificates may still apply.

Such applicants may submit:

• Academic transcripts.
• Official confirmation letter from their institution confirming successful completion of studies.

This provision allows recent graduates to participate in the programme without unnecessary delays.

Available Internship Opportunities

The department has advertised internship positions across several directorates.

Ref No. 01/2026: Legal Services

Number of Posts: 3

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
• Bachelor Degree in Law
• National Diploma in Paralegal Studies

Interns may gain practical exposure to legal administration, policy interpretation, compliance processes, legal research, and litigation support.

Ref No. 02/2026: Strategic Support Services ICT

Number of Posts: 3

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Information Technology
• National Diploma in Information Technology
• Information Communication Technology Qualifications

This internship provides experience in ICT support, systems administration, digital services, infrastructure management, and technical troubleshooting.

Ref No. 03/2026: Supply Chain Management

Number of Posts: 4

Required Qualifications:

• Supply Chain Management
• Purchasing
• Logistics
• Financial Management

Interns will gain experience in procurement processes, contract administration, inventory management, supplier relations, and government supply chain systems.

Ref No. 04/2026: Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation

Number of Posts: 4

Required Qualifications:

• Public Administration
• Management
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Policy Studies
• Social Sciences

Participants may gain exposure to strategic planning, performance monitoring, policy implementation, reporting, and programme evaluation.

Ref No. 05/2026: Risk and Integrity

Number of Posts: 4

Required Qualifications:

• Accounting
• Internal Auditing
• BTech Internal Auditing
• BCom Auditing
• BCom Law
• Auditing

The internship focuses on governance, risk management, internal controls, compliance, and fraud prevention.

Ref No. 06/2026: Transport Planning and Policy Development

Number of Posts: 2

Required Qualifications:

• Transport Economics
• Transport Management

Interns may assist with transport planning, policy development, mobility studies, and transportation strategy initiatives.

Ref No. 07/2026: Public Transport Service

Number of Posts: 4

Required Qualifications:

• Transport Economics
• Transport Planning
• Transport Management

Successful candidates may gain experience in public transport operations, service regulation, planning, and stakeholder engagement.

Ref No. 08/2026: Crime Prevention

Number of Posts: 4

Required Qualifications:

• Social Science
• Developmental Studies
• Related Bachelor’s Degrees

This internship provides exposure to community safety initiatives, crime prevention programmes, social development interventions, and stakeholder coordination.

Ref No. 09/2026: Monitoring and Oversight

Number of Posts: 4

Required Qualifications:

• Law
• Paralegal Studies
• Policing
• Criminology
• Social Science

Interns may support oversight activities, compliance monitoring, investigations, reporting, and policy implementation.

Ref No. 10/2026: Internal Control

Number of Posts: 4

Required Qualifications:

• BCom Accounting
• BCom Auditing
• Internal Auditing
• BTech Internal Auditing

The internship focuses on financial controls, auditing processes, risk assessments, and compliance management.

Ref No. 11/2026: Transport Management

Number of Posts: 4

Required Qualifications:

• Transport Management
• Transport Economics

Successful candidates may gain practical exposure to transport operations, planning, administration, and policy implementation.

Ref No. 12/2026: Human Resource Management

Number of Posts: 3

Required Qualifications:

• Human Resource Management
• Public Administration
• Bachelor of Business Administration
• Industrial Psychology

Interns may gain experience in recruitment, employee relations, training coordination, performance management, and HR administration.

Ref No. 13/2026: Communications

Number of Posts: 4

Required Qualifications:

• Public Relations
• Marketing and Communications
• Journalism
• Corporate Communications

This internship provides practical exposure to media relations, content creation, stakeholder communication, public awareness campaigns, and digital communications.

Ref No. 14/2026: Transport Terminals

Number of Posts: 2

Required Qualifications:

• Transport Management
• Transport Economics

Interns may assist with terminal operations, transport infrastructure management, customer service coordination, and transport facility administration.

Ref No. 15/2026: Finance Management

Number of Posts: 3

Required Qualifications:

• Financial Management
• Financial Accounting
• Budget Management
• Public Finance Management
• Personnel Expenditure

Participants will gain valuable experience in budgeting, financial reporting, expenditure control, and government finance administration.

Ref No. 16/2026: Gender Focal Point

Number of Posts: 1

Required Qualifications:

• Public Administration
• Management
• Social Science

This internship focuses on gender mainstreaming initiatives, social inclusion programmes, policy support, and community development projects.

Required Application Documents

Applicants must submit:

• Fully completed and signed Z83 Application Form.
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Three contactable references.
• Qualification details clearly reflected in the CV.

Applicants should note that copies of qualifications, certificates, and identity documents should not be attached during the initial application stage.

Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified supporting documents.

How to Apply

Applications may be submitted via email or hand delivery.

Email Applications

Email Address: [email protected]

Postal Applications

Director: Human Resource Management

Department of Community Safety and Transport Management

Private Bag X19

Mmabatho

2735

Hand Delivery Address

Department of Community Safety and Transport Management

1st Floor

Tirelo Building

Albert Luthuli Drive

Mahikeng

Enquiries

Applicants requiring additional information may contact the department using any of the following numbers:

• 018 200 8279
• 018 200 8252
• 018 200 8247
• 018 200 8277
• 018 200 8264
• 018 200 8263

Important Application Notes

Before submitting your application, ensure that:

• The official Z83 Application Form is fully completed and signed.
• Your CV is updated and includes three contactable references.
• You meet all eligibility requirements.
• You have not previously participated in a government internship programme.
• Your application reaches the department before the closing date and time.

Late or incomplete applications may not be considered.

Application Closing Date

The closing date for applications is 17 July 2026 at 16:00.

Graduates interested in gaining valuable public sector experience are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

The North West Community Safety and Transport Management Graduate Internship Programme 2026/27 offers a significant opportunity for unemployed graduates to build practical workplace skills, gain professional experience, and improve their long-term career prospects while contributing to service delivery within the North West Provincial Government.