Cooperative Governance & Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) is a ministry in South Africa responsible for the Department of Cooperative Governance (DCoG) and the Department of Traditional Affairs (DTA). As of October 2025, Velenkosini Hlabisa is the Minister of CoGTA, appointed in June 2024.

Programme Overview

• Contract: 12 months (non-renewable)
• Placement: You’ll be assigned to a unit aligned to your qualification and career goals
• Mentorship & Training: Structured, competency-based learning with experienced mentors
• Equity: Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply

Minimum Requirements

• Recent graduate with a relevant National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree
• No prior internship/contract work in the Public Service or Private Sector (non-disclosure leads to disqualification/dismissal)
• South African citizen
• Strong motivation to work in public service

What to prepare now

• Updated CV (with exact start/end dates, levels/ranks, current remuneration, 2+ contactable references—one must be your current/last supervisor)
• New Z83 form (effective 1 Jan 2021) — download: http://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp
• If applicable, SAQA evaluation for foreign qualifications
• Certified copies will be requested only if shortlisted

Internships on Offer (Pretoria)

Corporate Branding & Communication — Ref: HRD/2025/1

• Field: Graphic Design & Communication, Marketing (NQF 6/7, SAQA)
• Apply via email: Recruitment06@cogta.gov.za
• Enquiries: Ms M Bakhane / Mr S Ramphisa — 012 334 0628 / 0629

Human Capital Management — Ref: HRD/2025/2

• Field: HRM, Industrial Psychology, Social Sciences, Public Administration (Personnel Practices)
• Apply: Recruitment07@cogta.gov.za

Information Technology — Ref: HRD/2025/3

• Field: IT, Computer Science, Informatics
• Apply: Recruitment08@cogta.gov.za

Legal Services — Ref: HRD/2025/4

• Field: LLB (NQF 8, SAQA)
• Apply: Recruitment09@cogta.gov.za

Facilities & Security Management — Ref: HRD/2025/5

• Field: Security Management (ND) OR Social Sciences with Psychology/Sociology/Criminology + driver’s licence
• Apply: Recruitment10@cogta.gov.za

Community Work Programme (CWP) — Ref: HRD/2025/6

• Field: Public Administration & Management
• Apply: Recruitment11@cogta.gov.za

CWP Partnerships, Training & Special Projects — Ref: HRD/2025/7

• Field: Business Management, Project Management (with Contract Management)
• Apply: Recruitment12@cogta.gov.za

CWP Financial Coordination — Ref: HRD/2025/8

• Field: Financial Management, Accounting
• Apply: Recruitment13@cogta.gov.za

Supply Chain Management — Ref: HRD/2025/9

• Field: Logistics, Supply Chain Management
• Apply: Recruitment14@cogta.gov.za

Internal Control — Ref: HRD/2025/10

• Field: Accounting
• Apply: Recruitment15@cogta.gov.za

Disaster Risk Reduction & Capacity Development — Ref: HRD/2025/11

• Field: Disaster Management / Disaster Risk Reduction
• Apply: Recruitment16@cogta.gov.za

Disaster Preparedness, Response & Recovery Coordination — Ref: HRD/2025/12

• Field: Disaster Management / Disaster Risk Reduction
• Apply: Recruitment17@cogta.gov.za

Strategic & Executive Support — Ref: HRD/2025/13

• Field: Public Management / Public Administration
• Apply: Recruitment18@cogta.gov.za

Internal Audit & Risk Management — Ref: HRD/2025/14

• Field: Internal Audit, Risk Management
• Apply: Recruitment19@cogta.gov.za

Local Government Ops & Support — DDG Office — Ref: HRD/2025/15

• Field: Administration
• Apply: Recruitment20@cogta.gov.za

LG Ops & Support — Gauteng & Free State Cluster — Ref: HRD/2025/16

• Field: Public Administration / Development Studies
• Apply: Recruitment21@cogta.gov.za

LG Ops & Support — Limpopo & Mpumalanga Cluster — Ref: HRD/2025/17

• Field: Public Administration / Development Studies
• Apply: Recruitment22@cogta.gov.za

LG Ops & Support — Western & Eastern Cape Cluster — Ref: HRD/2025/18

• Field: Public Administration / Development Studies
• Apply: Recruitment23@cogta.gov.za

Municipal Powers & Functions and Interventions Support — Ref: HRD/2025/19

• Field: Public Administration / Management
• Apply: Recruitment24@cogta.gov.za

Knowledge Management, Monitoring & Reporting Systems — Ref: HRD/2025/20

• Field: Development Studies, Knowledge Management, Information Systems
• Apply: Recruitment25@cogta.gov.za

Policy, Governance & Administration — DDG Office — Ref: HRD/2025/21

• Field: Administration
• Apply: Recruitment26@cogta.gov.za

Municipal Capacity Development — Ref: HRD/2025/22

• Field: Human Resource Development / Public Administration + driver’s licence
• Apply: Recruitment27@cogta.gov.za

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

1. Download & complete the NEW Z83 (effective 1 Jan 2021): http://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp
   Old Z83 forms won’t be accepted.
2. Prepare your CV with exact dates, roles/levels, current remuneration, and at least two references (one must be your current/last supervisor).
3. (Optional) Use the recommended CV template on cogta.gov.za (Jobs tab).
4. Email your application (Z83 + CV) to the specific internship address listed above.
5. Certified copies of your ID/qualifications will be requested only if shortlisted.
6. Foreign qualifications: attach SAQA evaluation proof.

Important: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Failure to disclose prior internship/contract work will lead to disqualification or dismissal.