Now is the moment to start a career that helps shape South Africa’s land reform and rural development. The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development is accepting applications for its 2026–2028 Internship Programme, and the deadline is fast approaching.
What the internship offers
The DLRRD will take on graduates for a 24‑month, full‑time internship in any of the nine provinces or at the National Office in Pretoria. Successful interns receive a monthly stipend of R8 174.75, with the amount adjusted according to the level of qualification.
Who can apply
You must be a South African citizen, aged 35 or younger, and hold a National Diploma or Degree that matches one of the listed internship fields. You must not have previously worked as an intern or contract employee in the public service, and you cannot have taken part in a DLRRD internship before.
What you will gain
- Hands‑on experience in fields such as agriculture, finance, IT, law, engineering, environmental science, project management and many more.
- Professional development and networking across all provinces.
- A solid stepping‑stone for a future career in the public sector.
How to apply – step by step
- Download the official Z83 Application for Employment form.
- Complete the form for each internship field you wish to be considered for – you need a separate Z83 for every field.
- Gather the required documents:
- Certified copies of your qualification(s) and ID
- Academic transcript or record
- Detailed CV
- Mark clearly the field of study/internship you are applying for.
- Send your completed Z83 and supporting documents by courier or hand‑delivery to the provincial or national office that corresponds to your chosen field (addresses are listed below).
- If you are applying for a Deeds Registry internship, submit your application through the online portal at https://deedsportal.deeds.gov.za/ or hand‑deliver to the relevant Deeds Registry office.
Tips to improve your chances
- Double‑check that your qualification matches the advertised field exactly.
- Ensure all copies are certified and that your CV is clear, concise and free of errors.
- Provide accurate contact details and be ready for reference and security checks.
- Submit your application well before the 30 November 2026 16:00 deadline – late or incomplete packages will not be considered.
- Do not claim qualifications you do not hold; false information is reported to SAPS.
Conclusion and next steps
Take the first step toward a rewarding public‑service career by preparing your Z83 and supporting documents today. Remember, each internship field requires its own application, so plan accordingly and send everything before the closing date.
Internship locations
All nine provinces and the National Office (Pretoria) are participating. Specific provinces for each field are listed under the relevant headings below.
Agriculture
Relevant qualifications: Crop Production, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Management, Agricultural Extension, Agribusiness Management, Rural Development, Development Studies, Animal Production, Project Management.
Locations: Eastern Cape, KwaZulu‑Natal, Limpopo, Western Cape, Gauteng.
Animal Production / General Agriculture
Required: National Diploma or Degree in Agriculture, Animal Production or equivalent.
Locations: KwaZulu‑Natal, Gauteng.
Animal Nutrition / Livestock Production / Animal Breeding and Genetics
Required: National Diploma or Degree in Animal Production or equivalent.
Location: Eastern Cape.
Business / Public Management
Relevant qualifications: Business Management, Economics, Public Management.
Location: Pretoria (National Office).
Community Development
Relevant qualifications: Social Science, Development Studies, Public Administration, Public Management, Project Management.
Locations: Eastern Cape, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu‑Natal.
Disaster and Risk Management
Relevant qualifications: Ecology, Environmental Science, Geography, Disaster Risk Management.
Locations: Free State, Pretoria.
Disaster Management
Relevant qualifications: Ecology, Environmental Science, Geography, Disaster Risk Management, Botany.
Location: Pretoria.
Disaster / Risk / Environmental Training and Awareness
Relevant qualifications: Environmental Science, Geography, Disaster Risk Management.
Location: Pretoria.
Economics / Auditing / Accounting
Required: National Diploma or Degree in Finance, Auditing or Accounting.
Location: Sekhukhune, Limpopo.
Property Management
Relevant qualifications: Property Management, Property Law, Real Estate, Property Studies, Public Management, Law, LLB, Regional Planning, Social Sciences.
Locations: Eastern Cape, Free State, Limpopo, North West, Western Cape, National Office.
Town / Urban and Regional Planning
Required: National Diploma or Degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning, Regional Planning or Town and Regional Planning.
Locations: All provinces and Pretoria.
Geographical Information Science / Systems
Relevant qualifications: Geoinformatics, Geography, Cartography, Geomatics, GIS, Computer Science, Surveying.
Locations: Nationwide.
Building / Civil Engineering
Required: National Diploma or Degree in Building Civil Engineering or related engineering qualification.
Locations: Eastern Cape, Gauteng, Mpumalanga.
Civil / Geomatics / Information Engineering and Quantity Surveying
Relevant qualifications: Civil Engineering, Geomatics, Information Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture.
Locations: Free State, KwaZulu‑Natal.
Finance
Relevant qualifications: Accounting, Financial Accounting, Cost and Management Accounting, Financial Management, Public Finance, Auditing, Public Management, Internal Auditing.
Locations: Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu‑Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West, Northern Cape, Western Cape, Pretoria.
Human Resource Management and Administration
Relevant qualifications: Human Resource Management, Public Management, Public Administration, Management of Training, Labour Relations, Industrial Psychology, Public Affairs.
Locations: Multiple provinces and National Office.
Project Management
Relevant qualifications: Project Management, Public Management, IT Project Management, Development Studies, Construction Management, Infrastructure Development, Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Administration, BSc Agriculture.
Locations: Mpumalanga, Western Cape, Limpopo, Pretoria.
Records Management
Relevant qualifications: Information Management, Records Management, Archives Management, Information Science, Public Administration, Public Management.
Locations: Multiple provinces and Pretoria.
Human Resources and Records Management Services
Relevant qualifications: Human Resource Management, Public Management, Public Administration, Human Resource Development, Management of Training.
Location: Limpopo.
Knowledge, Information and Records Management
Required: National Diploma or Degree in Information Studies, Information Science, Knowledge Management.
Location: National Office.
Legal Administration
Relevant qualifications: Law, LLB, BProc, Legal Secretary, Paralegal.
Locations: Eastern Cape, KwaZulu‑Natal, Mpumalanga, North West, Northern Cape, Pretoria.
Legal Research and Interpretation / Land Reform Law / Land Administration
Relevant qualifications: Humanities, Social Science, Law.
Location: Eastern Cape.
Communications / Journalism / Public Relations / Marketing / Media Studies
Relevant qualifications: Communication, Public Relations, Media Studies, Journalism, Marketing.
Locations: Multiple provinces and National Office.
Language Practice
Relevant qualifications: Language Practice, Linguistics, Translation Studies, Communications or related fields.
Languages: isiZulu, Afrikaans.
Location: Pretoria.
Information Technology
Relevant qualifications: Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Development, Computer Systems, Engineering, Information Systems, Information Management, Business Information.
Locations: All provinces, Deeds Registries and National Office.
Information Management
Relevant qualifications: Information Science, Information Management, Records Management, Archives and Records Management, Library Information Science.
Locations: Free State, Mpumalanga.
Office Administration / Management
Relevant qualifications: Administration Management, Business Administration, Public Management, Public Relations, Social Science, Office Administration, Management Assistant, Office Management and Technology.
Locations: All provinces and National Office.
Environmental Management / Natural Science
Relevant qualifications: Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Geography, Environmental Planning.
Locations: Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu‑Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West, Northern Cape, Pretoria.
Security Services
Required: National Diploma or Degree in Security Management, Policing or Police Science.
Locations: Free State, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Western Cape, Pretoria.
Employee Health and Wellness
Relevant qualifications: Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, Industrial Psychology, BA Honours in Social Behavioural Studies.
Locations: Eastern Cape, Free State, North West, Western Cape, Tshwane.
Examination
Relevant qualifications: Law, LLB, Advanced Diploma in Estate Planning Administration.
Locations: Various Deeds Registries nationwide.
Supply Chain Management
Relevant qualifications: Public Management, Public Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transport Management, Purchasing Management.
Locations: Nationwide, including Deeds Registries and National Office.
Procurement
Relevant qualifications: Public Management, Public Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transport Management, Purchasing Management.
Location: Pretoria (National Office).
Contract Management
Relevant qualifications: Public Management, Public Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transport Management, Purchasing Management.
Location: Pretoria (National Office).
Human Resource Development
Relevant qualifications: Human Resource Management, Public Management, Public Administration, Human Resource Management and Development, Management of Training.
Location: Pretoria (National Office).
Project Management / Rural Development
Relevant qualifications: Project Management, Development Studies, Community Development, Social Science.
Location: Eastern Cape.
Project Management and Land Acquisition
Relevant qualifications: Project Management, Development Studies, Community Development, Social Science, Agricultural Science, Agricultural Economics.
Location: Mpumalanga.
Project Management and Research
Relevant qualifications: Public Management, Public Administration, Project Management, Development Studies, Community Development, Social Science, Agricultural Science, Agricultural Economics.
Location: Mpumalanga.
Tenure Reform
Required: National Diploma or Degree in Social Science or Human Sciences.
Location: Free State.
Tenure Reform Implementation
Required: National Diploma or Degree in Law, or LLB.
Locations: North West, Northern Cape.
Spatial Planning
Relevant qualifications: Town and Regional Planning, Urban and Regional Planning.
Location: Bloemfontein, Free State.
Strategic Land Development
Required: National Diploma or Degree in Agriculture or Agricultural Economics.
Location: North West.
Strategic Land Acquisition
Required: BSc in Agriculture or an equivalent qualification.
Location: Kimberley, Northern Cape.
Surveying
Required: BSc in Geomatics (Surveying) or National Diploma in Surveying. Registration with the South African Geomatics Council as a Geomatics Technician (Surveying) is mandatory.
Location: Mowbray, Western Cape.
Survey / Geographic Information Systems
Relevant qualifications: (as above).
Location: Mowbray, Western Cape.
Remote Sensing
Required: BSc in Geographic Information, Remote Sensing or a related qualification.
Location: Mowbray, Western Cape.
Technology Engineering / Natural Science / Environmental Science
Required: National Diploma or Degree in Technology Engineering, Natural Science or Environmental Science.
Location: Pretoria.
Videography
Relevant qualifications: Video Production, Cinematography, Film Making.
Location: Bloemfontein, Free State.
Graphic Design
Required: National Diploma or Degree in Graphic Design or related field.
Locations: (as advertised per vacancy).
Website and Intranet
Required: National Diploma or Degree in Digital Communication or Marketing.
Location: Pretoria.
Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities
Relevant qualifications: Social Science, Community Development Studies, Disability Studies, Public Management.
Location: Cape Town.
Youth Development
Required: Diploma or Degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences or Project Management.
Location: Nelspruit, Mpumalanga.
General eligibility requirements
- Meet the academic criteria for the chosen field.
- Be 35 years old or younger.
- Have no prior public‑service internship or DLRRD internship experience.
Documents you must submit
- Completed Z83 application form.
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Certified copies of qualifications and ID.
- Academic transcript or record.
- Indication of the specific field you are applying for.
Submission addresses
Eastern Cape
Corner Moore & Coutts Streets, Ocean Terrace View, Block H, Quigney, 5209
Free State
136 Charlotte Maxeke Street, SA Eagle Building, Bloemfontein, 9300
Gauteng
524 Stanza Bopape Street, Corner Steve Biko Street, Sancardia Building, 6th Floor, Arcadia, 0083
Limpopo
61 Biccard Street, Polokwane, 0700
North West
Corner James Mokoka and Sekame Drive, West Gallery, Mmabatho, 2735
Northern Cape
New Public Building, Corner Knight and Stead Street, 11th Floor, Kimberley, 8301
Western Cape
Foreshore Place, 2 Riebeek Street, Cape Town, 8001
Mpumalanga
17 Van Rensburg Street, Bateleur Office Park, Nelspruit, 1300
KwaZulu‑Natal
270 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
National Office (Pretoria)
600 Lilian Ngoyi Street, Berea Park, Pretoria, 0002
Deeds Registry internship applications
For internships linked to the Office of the Chief Registrar of Deeds, apply online at the official portal above or hand‑deliver your Z83 to the relevant Deeds Registry office.
Enquiries
Eastern Cape – 043 701 8127 / 8186
Free State – 051 400 4200
Gauteng – 012 337 3653 / 3656
KwaZulu‑Natal – 033 264 9519 / 9614
Limpopo – 015 495 1904 / 1955
Mpumalanga – 013 754 8020 / 8032 / 8072
North West – 018 388 7138 / 7108
Northern Cape – 053 830 4060 / 4058
Western Cape – 021 409 2319 / 2580
National Office – 012 312 9609 / 9613
Deeds Registry enquiries – 012 338 7177 / 012 338 7323
Selection process
- Verification of qualifications and previous employment.
- Citizenship and reference checks.
- Personnel suitability and security vetting.
- Social‑media profile review.
Any pending criminal or disciplinary investigations must be disclosed. Successful candidates may need to obtain security clearance and sign employment agreements.
Important application information
- Submit a separate Z83 for each field.
- Applicants over 35 years of age are ineligible.
- Former public‑service interns are not eligible.
- Incomplete applications will be rejected.
- False qualifications will be reported to SAPS.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- The Department may leave any vacancy unfilled.
If you have not heard back within six months after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
Closing date
30 November 2026 at 16:00. Ensure your full application reaches the appropriate office before this deadline.
