The Department of Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (CoGHSTA) — Limpopo Provincial Government — is inviting applications from unemployed graduates residing in Limpopo Province to apply for 65 fixed-period Internship posts spanning the 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 financial years.
This is a re-advertisement. Applicants who previously submitted applications do not need to reapply — their applications will be considered.
About the Department
CoGHSTA Limpopo’s vision is Integrated Sustainable Human Settlements. The Department is an equal opportunity employer committed to affirmative action, and actively promotes representation in terms of race, gender, youth, and disability. Women and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
About the Internship Programme
The CoGHSTA Internship Programme offers unemployed graduates a 24-month fixed-period placement — non-extendable — across a broad range of functional units within the Department. This is a structured workplace experience opportunity designed to equip young graduates with practical, public-sector exposure in their field of study.
Successful interns will receive a monthly stipend as follows:
- NQF Level 5 (N6): R6 659.36 per month
- NQF Level 6: R7 860.39 per month
- NQF Level 9: R9 482.11 per month
- NQF Level 10: R11 582.55 per month
Areas of Placement & Minimum Qualifications Required
The 65 internship posts span the following functional areas, each requiring a minimum three-year qualification (unless otherwise specified) in the relevant field of study:
Information Communication Technology (ICT) Services — ICT Security, ICT Governance & Projects, ICT Infrastructure, Systems Development, ICT Infrastructure (Procurement), and Resource Centre & Knowledge Management. Qualifications required include Computer Science, with certifications such as MCSE, MCITP, CCNA, A+, N+ an added advantage for infrastructure roles.
Records & Facilities — Library Science, Information Management Studies, Archival Studies.
Human Resource Management — HR Records & General Records; Facilities & Office Services; Special Programmes & Diversity Management; Batho Pele; Communication Services; Organisational Development & HR Planning; HR Administration & Employee Wellness; HRD & Performance Management; Labour Relations; Recruitment & Selection; Employee Assistance Programme (EAP); OHS; and HR Planning, Information & Systems. Qualifications required span HRM, Public Management, Social Science, Labour Relations Law, and related disciplines.
Strategic & Governance Functions — Security Management Services, Strategic Planning, Research & Policy Coordination, Quality Assurance & Monitoring/Evaluation, MEC Support, HOD Support, Legal Services, and Democratic Governance. Relevant qualifications include LLB, Public Management, Business Management, International Relations, and related fields.
Human Settlements — Human Settlements Technical Services Support; Human Settlements Planning; Human Settlements Performance Reporting; Human Settlements Programme & Projects (Region A & B — Waterberg, Sekhukhune, Capricorn, Mopani & Vhembe); Property Management; Capacity Development & Needs Analysis; and Subsidy Administration, Contracts, Claims & Housing. Qualifications include Civil Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Building Science, Real Estate/Property Management, and Public Administration.
Risk, Compliance & Finance — Risk Management, Anti-Fraud & Corruption Management, Internal Control & Compliance, Financial Accounting/Local Government Finance, Municipal Performance Monitoring & Evaluation, Deeds Services, Financial Accounting & Administration, Supply Chain Management, Management Accounting, Anthropology & Institutional Support, and House of Traditional Leaders. Qualifications span Accounting, Auditing, BCom, Supply Chain Management, Public Administration, and related fields.
Municipal Support & Governance — Municipal Infrastructure Delivery Programmes, Strategic Spatial Development, Disaster Management & Fire Services, Integrated Development Planning Coordination, Local Economic Development, Community Development, Municipal Institutional Capacity Building, and Municipal Finance. Qualifications include Public Management, Civil Engineering, Town/Urban & Regional Planning, Economics, Fire Technology, and BCom Accounting/Financial Management.
Who Should Apply
- Unemployed graduates from Limpopo Province
- Qualifying in one of the fields of study listed above (NQF Level 5 to 10)
- Not previously employed by any government institution
- Not having previously completed an internship in any government department
- Members of SANCO or CIVIC associations are not eligible to apply
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted on a fully completed new Z83 form (obtainable from any Public Service Department or at www.dpsa.gov.za), accompanied by:
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae
- Proof of Limpopo residency (municipal rates/tax statement, OR a signed and stamped letter from the Traditional Authority, OR an Eskom statement)
The specific reference number for the post applied for must be quoted on the application.
Apply online: http://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za
Or post/hand deliver to:
The Head of Department
Department of Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs
Private Bag X9485, POLOKWANE, 0700
OR hand deliver to: 28 Market Street (Next to UNISA), First Floor, Registry Office — by 16h00 daily
Closing Date: 24 April 2026
General enquiries: Mr Ramagoshi Phuti — (015) 294 2225 | Mr Monkoe Mphodi — (015) 294 2223 | Ms Mokhomole Makgano — (015) 294 2270
The Department reserves the right to make appointments at its discretion. If no response is received within 3 months of the closing date, applicants should consider their application unsuccessful.
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