The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) is looking for fresh South African graduates and TVET learners who are not currently working. They want you to join their 2026/2027 TVET & University Graduate Internship Programme. This is a paid, two‑to‑three‑year training job that will let you learn the inside of a national law‑enforcement organisation and help you start a career in public service, investigations, or office work.
Why this internship matters
IPID’s programme is more than just a summer job. It gives you real experience, a steady paycheck and a chance to see how police investigations are managed across South Africa. If you are aged 18‑35, a South African citizen, and have never taken part in a similar internship before, this could be the stepping‑stone you’ve been looking for.
The programme has two parts:
| Type | Length | Stipend | Where you can work |
|---|---|---|---|
| TVET Internship | 18 months | R4,950 / month | National office in Pretoria and any of the provincial offices |
| Graduate Internship | 24 months | R6,050 / month | Same places as TVET interns |
Both internships run in every province, so you can stay close to home or move to Pretoria if you want to work at the national level.
Who can apply
To be eligible, you must:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be between 18 and 35 years old
- Not be employed at the time of application
- Have never taken part in an IPID internship before
- Hold one of the following qualifications:
- A TVET N6 certificate (public administration)
- An NQF Level 7 qualification (any university degree)
When you apply, you should send a new Z83 application form and a detailed CV. Do not send copies of your certificates right away – only the shortlisted candidates will need to prove their qualifications later.
TVET Internship – Database Clerk roles
If you are a TVET graduate, you can apply for a database clerk job. Below are the reference numbers and contact details for each province.
| Province | Reference | Address | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pretoria | Q9/2026/04 | Benstra Building, 473 Stanza Bopape & Steve Biko Street, Arcadia | Recruitment10@ipid.gov.za | (012) 399 0219 |
| Eastern Cape | Q9/2026/05 | 3–33 Phillip Frame Road, Waverly Park Offices, Chiselhurst, East London | Recruitment3@ipid.gov.za | (043) 707 7200 |
| Gauteng | Q9/2026/06 | 8th Floor, Braamfischer Towers, 20 Albert Street, Marshalltown | Recruitment1@ipid.gov.za | (010) 027 7428 |
| KwaZulu‑Natal | Q9/2026/07 | 3rd Floor, The Marine Building, 22 Dorothy Nyembe Street, Durban | Recruitment2@ipid.gov.za | (031) 310 1300 |
| Mpumalanga | Q9/2026/08 | Nedbank Centre, 1st Floor, 48 Brown Street, Nelspruit | Recruitment9@ipid.gov.za | (013) 754 1000 |
| Northern Cape | Q9/2026/09 | 39 George Street, Kimberley | Recruitment5@ipid.gov.za | (053) 807 5100 |
| Western Cape | Q9/2026/10 | Fintrust Building, Office 109, C/o Mazzur & Petrusa Streets, Bellville | Recruitment4@ipid.gov.za | (021) 941 4816 |
| Free State | Q9/2026/11 | Standard Bank Building, Corner St Andrew & West Burger Street, Bloemfontein | Recruitment7@ipid.gov.za | (015) 283 8011 |
| Limpopo | Q9/2026/12 | Old Mutual Building, 78 Hans van Rensburg Street, Polokwane | Recruitment8@ipid.gov.za | (015) 283 8011 |
| North West | Q9/2026/13 | Molopo Shopping Centre, No. 1 Station Road, 1st Floor | Recruitment6@ipid.gov.za | (018) 397 2500 |
You only need to apply to the office in the province where you live. Send one PDF that contains your Z83 form and CV. In the email subject line write the post name and reference number – for example “TVET Intern – Q9/2026/05”. Apply early because the email inbox fills fast.
Graduate Internship – Strategic & compliance roles
The graduate track offers two types of posts at the national office in Pretoria and a few at provincial offices:
| Post | Qualification | Reference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strategic Management & Planning | NQF 7 – Public Administration / Management / Business Management | Q9/2026/14 | Recruitment11@ipid.gov.za |
| Internal Control & Compliance | Accounting / Financial Management / Auditing / Risk Management | Q9/2026/15 | Recruitment12@ipid.gov.za |
If you study policing, law, criminology or criminal justice, you can look for an investigation support role in one of the provincial offices.
How to apply
- Only use the reference number that matches the job in your province.
- Combine your Z83 form and CV into one PDF file.
- Add the job name and reference number to the email subject line.
- Send the file to the email address listed for that position.
- Submit before the deadline – 28 January 2026.
Final note
IPID is an equal‑opportunity employer and encourages all South Africans who meet the criteria to apply. The internship gives you a paid learning experience and a pathway into a public sector career. Don’t miss the chance – submit your application before 28 January 2026.