Are you a recent graduate in Limpopo who needs a solid start to a career? The Limpopo Department of Co‑operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs is offering a large graduate internship that could be your pathway into the public sector.
What the internship is
The department’s Graduate Internship Programme 2026/2027 has 65 paid positions across a variety of government functions. Interns work for up to 24 months in Limpopo Province, gaining hands‑on experience in administration, planning, ICT, finance, engineering and community development.
Who can apply
- South African citizens, unemployed graduates living in Limpopo
- Age 18 – 35
- First‑time applicants for a government internship
- Relevant qualification for one of the listed fields (see below)
Fields of internship
ICT and Technology
- ICT Security
- Systems Development
- ICT Infrastructure
- ICT Governance
- Qualification: IT / Computer Science
Records and Facilities Management
- Registry services
- HR records
- Office support
- Qualification: Library Science / Public Administration
Governance and Administration
- HR Management
- Communications
- Organisational Development
- Batho Pele
- Qualification: Public Administration / HR / Communications
Policy, Monitoring and Evaluation
- Strategic planning
- Research and policy coordination
- Performance monitoring
- Qualification: Public Management / Policy Studies
Human Settlements Support
- Housing delivery
- Project coordination
- Spatial planning
- Qualification: Town Planning / Civil Engineering
Finance and Supply Chain
- Financial accounting
- Supply chain management
- Internal audit
- Qualification: Accounting / Finance / SCM
Legal and Compliance
- Legal services
- Anti‑fraud and compliance
- Qualification: LLB / Law / Risk Management
Infrastructure and Planning
- Municipal infrastructure
- Disaster management
- Development planning
- Qualification: Urban Planning / Engineering
Community Development
- Local economic development
- Integrated development planning
- Community programmes
- Qualification: Development Studies / Economics
What you gain
- Real‑world government work experience
- Exposure to several career paths
- Monthly stipend (see table below)
- Development of skills that improve employability
Monthly stipend
- NQF Level 6: ± R6 659.36
- NQF Level 7: ± R9 482.11
- NQF Level 8: ± R11 825.55
How to apply – step by step
- Download the Z83 application form from the department’s e‑recruitment portal.
- Complete the form carefully and sign where required.
- Prepare the following documents:
- Current CV
- Certified copy of your ID
- Certified copies of all qualifications
- Proof of residence (e.g., municipal rates account)
- Optional: Letter from a Traditional Authority, if applicable
- Submit your full application online at http://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za before the deadline.
- If you prefer paper, mail the package to the address below or hand‑deliver it to the Registry Office in Polokwane.
Postal address
Head of Department
Department of Co‑operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs
Private Bag X9485
Polokwane 0700
Hand delivery
28 Market Street, First Floor, Registry Office
Polokwane
Tips to improve your chances
- Read the internship description for your chosen field and match your CV points directly.
- Proofread every document; spelling errors often lead to rejection.
- Ensure all copies are certified – the portal will reject unsigned files.
- Submit well before the 24 April 2026 deadline; late uploads are not accepted.
- If you have previously applied and your details are already in the system, you do not need to resubmit them.
Next steps
This is one of the biggest provincial internship programmes in Limpopo. Take the time to compile a strong, complete application and send it before 24 April 2026. The experience could be the first step toward a lasting career in South Africa’s public sector.
