The Civilian Secretariat for Police Service (CSPS) is a South African government department providing civilian oversight of the South African Police Service (SAPS). It functions under the direction of the Minister of Police and is mandated to ensure the SAPS is accountable, transparent, effective, and professional. The CSPS is a designated national department, independent of the SAPS. It is headed by the Secretary for Police Service, who serves as the department’s accounting officer, adviser to the Minister on policing policy, and is accountable to both the Minister and Parliament. 

The Civilian Secretariat for Police Service aims to strengthen accountability, oversight, and policy development within the South African Police Service. This internship programme offers graduates practical work experience, mentorship, and exposure to various professional fields in the public sector.

Graduates with relevant qualifications are invited to apply for the following internship opportunities:

Available Internship Positions

1. Intern: Legislation (Ref No: CSP/14/2025)

Centre: Pretoria
Stipend: R7,860.39 per month
Requirements:

• National Diploma / Degree in LLB
• LEAD Certificate
  📧 Email Applications To: Recruitment42@csp.gov.za
  📞 Enquiries: Ms NM Sefiti – (012) 493 1388

2. Intern: Office of the Secretary (Ref No: CSP/15/2025)

Centre: Pretoria
Stipend: R7,860.39 per month
Requirements:

• National Diploma / Degree in Internal Auditing
  📧 Email Applications To: Recruitment42@csp.gov.za
  📞 Enquiries: Ms NM Sefiti – (012) 493 1388

3. Intern: Office of the Secretary (Ref No: CSP/16/2025)

Centre: Pretoria
Stipend: R7,860.39 per month
Requirements:

• National Diploma / Degree in Public Administration / Public Management
  📧 Email Applications To: Recruitment52@csp.gov.za
  📞 Enquiries: Mr M Maiko – (012) 493 1390

4. Intern: Office of the Secretary (Ref No: CSP/17/2025) (For candidates with disabilities)

Centre: Pretoria
Stipend: R7,860.39 per month
Requirements:

• National Diploma / Degree in Public Administration / Public Management
  📧 Email Applications To: Oratile.Phomane@csp.gov.za
  📞 Enquiries: Mr MD Mashifane – (012) 493 1435

5. Intern: Chief Financial Officer (Ref No: CSP/18/2025)

Centre: Pretoria
Stipend: R7,860.39 per month
Requirements:

• National Diploma / Degree in Supply Chain Management / Logistics
  📧 Email Applications To: Recruitment72@csp.gov.za
  📞 Enquiries: Mr MD Mashifane – (012) 493 1435

6. Intern: Policy and Research (Ref No: CSP/19/2025) – (x2 Posts)

Centre: Pretoria
Stipend: R7,860.39 per month
Requirements:

• Degree in Social Science (Criminology / Development Studies / Political Science)
  📧 Email Applications To: Recruitment52@csp.gov.za
  📞 Enquiries: Mr M Maiko – (012) 493 1390

7. Intern: Corporate Services (Ref No: CSP/20/2025)

Centre: Pretoria
Stipend: R7,860.39 per month
Requirements:

• Degree in Industrial Psychology
  📧 Email Applications To: Recruitment72@csp.gov.za
  📞 Enquiries: Mr MD Mashifane – (012) 493 1435

8. Intern: Civilian Oversight Monitoring and Evaluation (Ref No: CSP/21/2025)

Centre: Pretoria
Stipend: R7,860.39 per month
Requirements:

• National Diploma / Degree in Data Analytics / Statistics
  📧 Email Applications To: Oratile.Phomane@csp.gov.za
  📞 Enquiries: Mr M Maiko – (012) 493 1390

9. Intern: Civilian Oversight Monitoring and Evaluation (Ref No: CSP/22/2025)

Centre: Pretoria
Stipend: R7,860.39 per month
Requirements:

• National Diploma / Degree in Policing / Criminal Justice
  📧 Email Applications To: Recruitment52@csp.gov.za
  📞 Enquiries: Mr M Maiko – (012) 493 1390

Application Guidelines

Applicants must submit:

• A completed Z83 form (available from any Public Service Department or www.dpsa.gov.za)
• A comprehensive CV (with details of positions held, dates, and key responsibilities)

Note: Do not submit copies of qualifications or other documents at this stage. Only shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit certified copies before interviews.

Applications may be submitted in any of the following ways:

📬 Post:
Private Bag X922, Pretoria, 0001

📍 Hand Delivery / Courier:
Civilian Secretariat for Police Service
258 Lilian Ngoyi Street (Pretorius Street),
Fedsure Building, 2nd Floor, Reception Desk, Pretoria

📧 Email (per post reference): As listed above for each internship

Important Notes

• Late applications will not be accepted.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within one month after the closing date.
• Applicants must not have participated in any previous Public Service internship programme.
• Qualifications must be from accredited institutions.
• Preference will be given to candidates who promote representivity in terms of race, gender, and disability.