The Department of Tourism invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for the Internship Programme 2026–2028, a 24-month paid placement designed to provide workplace experience in Pretoria. Successful applicants will receive a monthly stipend of R7 450.58 and gain hands-on exposure in various administrative, ICT, governance, financial, and policy-related fields.
Internship Closing Date: 19 December 2025
Internship Location: Department of Tourism, Pretoria
This programme forms part of the Department’s commitment to developing young professionals capable of contributing to South Africa’s tourism sector and public service.
About the Department of Tourism
The Department of Tourism is responsible for promoting sustainable tourism development, implementing tourism policies, supporting job creation, and driving sector growth. Through this internship programme, the Department aims to empower young graduates with practical skills, mentorship, and real working experience in a professional government environment.
Available Internship Opportunities & Reference Numbers
Applicants must choose one internship from the list below and clearly indicate the reference number on their Z83 form.
Internship Opportunities (DT-INTERN 001 – 012)
- DT-INTERN 001: Graphic Design / Communications / Journalism
- DT-INTERN 002: Digital Transformation
- DT-INTERN 003: Human Resources Management
- DT-INTERN 004: Human Resources Development
- DT-INTERN 005: Management Services / Work Study
- DT-INTERN 006: Information Communication Technology (Computer Science)
- DT-INTERN 007: LLB Degree
- DT-INTERN 008: Risk Management / Internal Auditing
- DT-INTERN 009: Business Administration / Public Management
- DT-INTERN 010: Psychology / Social Work
- DT-INTERN 011: Financial Accounting
- DT-INTERN 012: Supply Chain Management
Internship Opportunities (DT-INTERN 013 – 022)
- DT-INTERN 013: Construction Project Management
- DT-INTERN 014: Economics
- DT-INTERN 015: Financial Analysis
- DT-INTERN 016: Economics and Financial Investment
- DT-INTERN 017: Policy and Development Studies
- DT-INTERN 018: Public & Development Monitoring & Evaluation
- DT-INTERN 019: Information Systems / Data Science / Software Development
- DT-INTERN 020: International Relations
- DT-INTERN 021: Development Studies
- DT-INTERN 022: Policy & Development Studies
Minimum Requirements
To apply for the Department of Tourism Internship Programme, candidates must:
- Be unemployed South African graduates or postgraduates
- Be 35 years old or younger
- Have completed a qualification aligned to one of the listed fields
- Not have participated in a public service internship programme before
Required Application Documents
Your application must include:
- Completed & signed New Z83 Form
- Comprehensive CV
- Certified copies of the following (only required from shortlisted candidates):
- ID Document
- Senior Certificate (Matric)
- Highest qualification
- Academic transcript / module list
Submission Methods
Hand Delivery
Tourism House
17 Trevenna Street
Sunnyside
Pretoria, 0002
Postal Submission
Private Bag X 424
Pretoria
0001
Email Submission
📧 internshipadmin2026-28@tourism.gov.za
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