Apply: Department of Women Youth and Persons with Disabilities Internships

The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities invites South African unemployed graduates to apply for the Graduate Internship Opportunities for the 2025/27 financial years.

Internship Application Closing Date: 29 September 2025
Internship Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Successful candidates will be appointed on a 24-month internship programme and will receive a monthly stipend of R7 860.00.

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Internship Fields and Requirements

Intern: Advocacy and Mainstreaming, Rights of Persons with Disabilities (1 Post)

• Reference No: DWYPD/RPD01/2025
• Qualification Required: Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation / Research / Statistics / Law

Intern: International Relations, Stakeholder Management and Capacity Building (1 Post)

• Reference No: DWYPD/MERCO2/2025
• Qualification Required: National Diploma/Degree in International Relations or Political Sciences

Intern: Social Empowerment of Women (1 Post)

• Reference No: DWYPD/JTJS03/2025
• Qualification Required: Honours Degree in Gender Studies / Development Studies

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Requirements

• Applicants must be unemployed and have never participated in any government or parastatal internship programme.
• Placement is subject to personnel suitability checks.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications.
• The Department is an equal opportunity employer, encouraging young women and persons with disabilities to apply.
• No age restrictions apply.

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How to Apply

Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form (obtainable from any public service department) and accompanied by a detailed CV.

Send applications to:

By Post:
The Director-General, Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities
Private Bag X931, Pretoria, 0001

By Hand:
First Floor, 268 Fedsure Forum Building,
Lilian Ngoyi Street, Pretoria, CBD, 0002

For Attention: Ms Lerato Segodi or Mr Amukelane Misunwa

By Email: Recruitment01@dwypd.gov.za

Enquiries: Ms Sarah Mabizela – Tel: (012) 359 0075

Click here to apply for the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Internships 2025/27