Want a real job that helps you grow after you finish school? The Free State Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation is opening a 24‑month graduate internship for unemployed South African graduates. It’s a chance to learn on the job, earn a monthly stipend of R7 860.50, and maybe even land a permanent position in the public sector. The internship will run from 2025 to 2027, and it’s based in Bloemfontein. Don’t miss the deadline – you have until 14 November 2025 to send in your application.
Who can apply?
You’re a good fit if you meet all these points:
- You’re currently unemployed.
- You’re a South African citizen.
- You haven’t worked as an intern or contractor in a public or private job before – this is for first‑time applicants only. If you hide past internships, you’ll be disqualified.
- You hold the qualification that matches one of the job posts listed below.
If you win, you’ll sign a 24‑month contract, be posted to a unit that suits your degree, and pick up real workplace skills that boost your future career.
Open posts in Bloemfontein
All posts pay the same monthly stipend and come with a clear reference number. Contact Ms Tlaleng Modupe on 066 479 1443 if you have questions, or email recruit.bt@sacr.fs.gov.za for each specific role.
Risk Management – RM/1
Need a National Diploma or BTech in Internal Audit (or an equivalent level 6/7 qualification)? This role is for you.
Internal Audit – IA/2
Same salary and qualifications as Risk Management, but the focus is on audit functions.
Infrastructure – IF/3
Looking at civil engineering, building, architecture, or quantity surveying? A degree or BTech at level 6/7 will qualify you.
Infrastructure (Health and Safety) – HS/4
Got a National Diploma in Health and Safety Management? Apply to help keep construction sites safe.
Employee Assistance and Wellness – EAP/5
For those with a bachelor’s degree in Human Social Sciences or a similar field, this post focuses on employee wellbeing.
Human Resource Management – HRM/6
People with a National Diploma or degree in HRM can apply to learn about managing staff.
Communications – CM/7
If your diploma is in Media Relations, Communication, Marketing or a related area, this role will let you shape the department’s public message.
Graphic Design – GD/8
Graphic designers with a National Diploma (or equivalent) at level 6/7 can help create visual content for the department.
How to Send Your Application
You have three simple ways to apply:
- Drop it in the box – hand‑deliver your paperwork to the Human Resource Management Directorate, Ground Floor, Zana Building, Corner Hill and Henry Street, Bloemfontein.
- Send it by courier – address it to Room 9 (Attention: Mr L Moadira), Zana Building, Bloemfontein.
- Email – send a single PDF attachment (max 5 MB) to the email address above. The subject line must contain the reference number (for example, “RM/1” or “GD/8”). If you’re applying for more than one role, send a separate email for each reference number.
What You Need to Include
- The new Z83 form, signed and completed – you can download it from www.dpsa.gov.za.
- A clean, detailed CV – no ID, matric or qualification copies yet. Those will be asked for only if you’re shortlisted.
If you reach the shortlist stage, you’ll need to provide certified copies of:
- Matric certificate
- Academic records and any other degrees
- SA ID
- SAQA evaluation if you studied abroad
- Proof of permanent residence if you’re not a South African citizen
Things to Know Before You Apply
- The closing date is 14 November 2025 – anything after that won’t be taken in.
- Make sure every field of the Z83 form is filled in accurately.
- Only those who pass the short‑list stage will hear from the department. If you don’t hear back within 4 months after the deadline, your application didn’t work out.
- Shortlisted applicants will go through:
- Qualification checks
- Citizenship and security clearance
- Credit history review
- Employment history verification
- Pre‑entry assessment tests that look at skills and integrity
- If you’re applying for a place outside where you live, you must sort your own travel and lodging.
- Equality matters – the department will aim to fill positions in line with its Employment Equity Plan, so people from different backgrounds are welcomed.
Ready to Join?
You can also hand your application to the Zana Building on Corner Hill and Henry Street, Bloemfontein. Good luck!