What is the Internship?
The Mpumalanga Department of Culture, Sport and Recreation (DCSR) is looking for South African graduates who are currently out of work to join a 24‑month internship from 2026 to 2028. You’ll get paid about R94,326 a year, a chance to learn how a provincial government works, and a solid base for your next job. The program has 131 slots and is open to everyone, but women and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
Quick Facts
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Programme | Graduate Internship |
| Department | Mpumalanga Department of Culture, Sport and Recreation |
| Length | 24 months (2026‑2028) |
| Stipend | R94,326 per year |
| Closing Date | 30 January 2026 |
| Total Posts | 131 |
| Who can apply? | Unemployed South African graduates |
| Who is encouraged? | Women and people with disabilities |
How to Apply
- Use the Z83 form – this is the only form you need to submit first.
- Attach your CV.
- Send the PDF to the specific email address for the post you want.
- Keep the file under 5 MB.
- Put the post name and reference number in the subject line.
- Late or wrong‑address submissions will be rejected automatically.
If you’re shortlisted, you’ll have to pass two tests (one technical and one integrity test) and go through background checks.
Where to Find the Posts
Below are the categories and a short list of open positions. The reference number and the office location are shown next to each post.
Human Resource Management and Development
- Post 01/189 – Ref DCSR/01/2026 – Head Office (2 positions)
- Post 01/190 – Ref DCSR/02/2026 – Gert Sibande Office (1 position)
- Post 01/191 – Ref DCSR/03/2026 – Nkangala Office (1 position, requires a National Diploma or Degree in HR)
Planning and Programme Management
- Post 01/192 – Ref DCSR/04/2026 – Head Office (2 positions, need a Diploma or Degree in Strategic Management)
Legal Services
- Post 01/193 – Ref DCSR/05/2026 – Head Office (1 position, requires an LLB or BCom Law)
Employee Health and Wellness
- Post 01/194 – Ref DCSR/06/2026 – Head Office (1 position, needs a Diploma or Degree in Social Work)
Communications
- Publication & Production: Post 01/195 – Ref DCSR/07/2026 – Head Office (1 position, Graphic Design)
- Media Liaison: Post 01/196 – Ref DCSR/08/2026 – Head Office (1 position, Communication/Journalism/PR)
Language Services
- Post 01/197 – Ref DCSR/09/2026 – Head Office (1 position, major in IsiNdebele)
Archives and Oral History
- Archives: Post 01/198 – Ref DCSR/10/2026 – Head Office (3 positions, Bachelor in Information Science)
- Oral History: Post 01/199 – Ref DCSR/11/2026 – Head Office (3 positions, Anthropology/History)
Supply Chain Management and Finance
- SCM Head Office: Post 01/200 – Ref DCSR/12/2026 (2 positions)
- SCM Nkangala: Post 01/204 – Ref DCSR/16/2026 (1 position)
- Budget: Post 01/201 – Ref DCSR/13/2026 (1 position)
- Salaries: Post 01/202 – Ref DCSR/14/2026 (1 position)
- Expenditure: Post 01/203 – Ref DCSR/15/2026 (1 position)
Required subjects: Supply Chain, Asset Management, Logistics, Accounting, or Finance
Heritage, Museums, Sport and Arts
- Heritage & Museum (Head Office): Post 01/205 – Ref DCSR/17/2026 (1 position)
- Heritage & Museum (Pilgrims Rest): Post 01/206 – Ref DCSR/18/2026 (1 position)
Need: Heritage Resource Management, Archaeology, Anthropology, or Paleontology
Sport and Recreation
- Ehlanzeni: Post 01/207 (1 position)
- Nkangala: Post 01/208 (2 positions)
- Gert Sibande: Post 01/209 (1 position, Sport Management or Science)
Arts and Culture
- Gert Sibande: Post 01/210 (1 position)
- Nkangala: Post 01/211 (1 position, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, or Fine Arts)
Where to Learn More and Apply
You can see every detail about each post, the exact email to send your application to, and the qualifications needed by visiting the DCSR website.
Explore full details and submit your application here: https://dcsr.mpg.gov.za
Final Thoughts
The DCSR is a fair and equal hiring partner. They want to give new graduates a real chance to see what a government job looks like, build skills, and meet mentors who can guide them. If you’re not heard from within three months after the deadline, your application likely wasn’t successful.
Don’t miss this chance to start a career path that could take you anywhere. Apply before 30 January 2026 and join a team that values teamwork, learning, and a future full of possibilities.