The Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) invites suitably qualified and unemployed South African graduates to apply for the 2025–2027 Internship Programme.
Internship Application Closing Date: 24 October 2025
Internship Duration: 24 months (2 years)
Internship Location: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
This 24-month internship aims to support the Department’s commitment to the National Skills Development Strategy (NSDS III), National Growth Path (NGP), Provincial Growth and Development Strategy (PGDS), and National Development Plan (NDP) Vision 2030.
About the EDTEA Internship Programme
The EDTEA Internship Programme offers young graduates the opportunity to gain practical workplace experience in the public sector while enhancing their skills and employability. Interns will receive a monthly stipend for the duration of the 24-month structured programme.
This internship is part of the Department’s Corporate Services – Administration Programme under the Communications and Marketing Unit.
Internship Details
- Programme: Administration – Corporate Services
- Field: Communications and Marketing
- Reference Number: COM&MAR-25.27
- Number of Interns: 1
- Minimum Qualification: Degree or National Diploma in Graphic Designing or Visual Communication
- Placement: Head Office
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be unemployed South African citizens between the ages of 18–35.
- Hold a three-year Degree or National Diploma in a relevant field from a recognised university or university of technology.
- Not have participated in any internship programme in a government department or municipality before.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit:
- A completed and signed Z83 form (new version effective 1 January 2021), obtainable from any Public Service Department or www.dpsa.gov.za/vacancies.
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating employment dates in DD/MM/YYYY format.
- A signed affidavit confirming that the applicant has not previously benefited from any government internship programme.
- Certified copies of qualifications (to be submitted by shortlisted candidates before interviews).
- SAQA evaluation certificate (for foreign qualifications).
How to Apply
Submit your application via post, email, or hand delivery to any of the following addresses:
📍 Postal Address
The Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs
Private Bag X9152, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
📍 Physical Delivery
Ground Floor, 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Attention: Ms M. Mngoma / Ms W. Mkhulise
📍 District Offices
Applications can also be submitted at these district offices:
- Ethekwini District Office: The Marine Building, 22 Dorothy Nyembe Street, 8th Floor, Durban
- Tourism Office: Calder House, 217 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg
- Ugu District Office: 46 Bisset Street, Port Shepstone
- Harry Gwala District Office: Trigon Place, 139A Margaret Street, Ixopo
- Ilembe District Office: Greenville Building, Corner Link Road & R102
- Uthukela District Office: 94 Murchison Street, Ladysmith
- Amajuba District Office: 43 Harding Street, Newcastle
- Umzinyathi District Office: 26 Beaconsfield Street, Dundee
- Zululand District Office: Legislature Building, 2nd Floor, Ulundi
- Umkhanyakude District Office (Mkuze): Mzololo Avenue, Mkuze
- King Cetshwayo District Office: Aloe Loop Avenue, Richards Bay
- Umkhanyakude District Office (Mtubatuba): Lot 55D Kiepersol Street, Riverview Road, Mtubatuba
Important Notes
- Previous applicants are encouraged to reapply if they still meet the requirements (this is a re-advertisement).
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- If you do not hear from the Department within three months after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
- All appointments are subject to qualification verification, security clearance, and reference checks.
- Applicants are discouraged from using registered mail; the Department will not be responsible for uncollected mail.
Enquiries
- Ms Metsie Mngoma: metsie.mngoma@kznedtea.gov.za | 081 415 5912
- Ms Winno Mkhulise: winno.mkhulise@kznedtea.gov.za | 079 251 9525
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