Are you a young South African graduate looking to launch your career in the public sector? The Department of Community Safety and Transport Management (CSTM) in the North West Province has announced its 2026/27 Internship Programme, offering 47 Graduate Intern positions across multiple directorates. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on government experience while earning a monthly stipend.

Position Details

Position: Graduate Intern
Stipend: R8 174.75 per month
Duration: 24 Months
Location: Head Office, Mmabatho

Available Directorates & Qualifying Qualifications

The internship is open to graduates across the following fields:

• Legal Services (3 posts) — Bachelor Degree/National Diploma in Law, Paralegal Studies, or LLB
• Strategic Support Services – ICT (3 posts) — Bachelor Degree/National Diploma in Information Technology or Information Communication Technology
• Supply Chain Management (4 posts) — Bachelor Degree/National Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Logistics, or Financial Management
• Strategic Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation (4 posts) — National Diploma/Degree in Public Administration, Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Policy Studies, or Social Sciences
• Risk & Integrity (4 posts) — National Diploma/Degree in Accounting, Internal Auditing, Btech Internal Auditing, BCom Accounting, or BCom Auditing/BCom Law
• Transport Planning and Policy Development (2 posts) — National Diploma/Degree in Transport Economics or Transport Management
• Public Transport Service (4 posts) — National Diploma/Degree in Transport Economics, Transport Planning, or Transport Management
• Crime Prevention (4 posts) — Bachelor Degree/National Diploma in Social Science (Developmental Studies)
• Monitoring & Oversight (4 posts) — Bachelor Degree/National Diploma in Law, Paralegal Studies, Policing, Criminology, or Social Science
• Internal Control (4 posts) — National Diploma/Degree in BCom Accounting, BCom Auditing, Internal Auditing, or Btech Internal Auditing
• Transport Management (4 posts) — National Diploma/Degree in Transport Management or Transport Economics
• Human Resources Management (3 posts) — National Diploma/Degree in Human Resource Management, Public Admin, Business Administration, or Industrial Psychology
• Communications (4 posts) — National Diploma/Degree in Public Relations, Marketing and Communications, Journalism, or Corporate Communications
• Transport Terminals (2 posts) — National Diploma/Degree in Transport Management or Transport Economics
• Finance Management (3 posts) — National Diploma/Degree in Financial Management, Financial Accounting, Budget Management, Public Finance Management, or Personnel Expenditure
• Genda Focal Point (1 post) — National Diploma/Degree in Public Administration, Management, or Social Science

Requirements

• South African citizen aged between 18 and 35
• Completed studies (applicants awaiting graduation must provide academic transcripts or a letter confirming completion)
• Must NOT have previously participated in any government internship programme
• Post-Matric (Grade 12) qualification

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted on the Z83 form (obtainable from any National or Provincial Department or at www.dpsa.gov.za), accompanied by a detailed CV with at least three referees and their current contact details.

Indicate your Reference Number and Directorate clearly on your application. Applications must be forwarded to:

Director: Human Resource Management
Department of Community Safety & Transport Management
Private Bag x19, MMABATHO 2735
Office No. 138/110/111/113, 152 — 1st Floor, Tirelo Building, Albert Luthuli Drive, Mafikeng

Or email to: cstmtraining@nwpg.gov.za

Enquiries: Tel. (018) 200 8279 / 8252 / 8247 / 8277 / 8264 / 8263

Closing Date: 17 July 2026 at 16h00