At South African Tourism, we are committed to building a better South Africa and we believe in investing in our youth as future leaders. Our Graduate Internship Programme is an intensive cross functional programme which offers unemployed South African graduates opportunities to gain hands-on work experience in the Tourism Sector.
Application Deadline: 19th December 2025
Type: Internship
About the South African Tourism Graduate Internship Programme: The Department of Tourism offers Internship opportunities to South African graduates who wish to apply in the fields that are in line with the departmental core business listed below. Applications are invited from candidates in the following disciplines / fields of study:
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| REFERENCE NUMBER | REQUIRED STUDY FIELDS |
|---|---|
| Department of Tourism South Africa 2026-2028 Internship Programme Applications for the study fields below must be addressed to the Director-General and be delivered to Tourism House, 17 Trevenna Street, Sunnyside, 0002 or posted to Private Bag X 424, Pretoria, 0001 | OR Email address – internshipadmin2026-28@tourism.gov.za |
| 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 (0010) | Psychology / Social Work |
| DT-INTERN (0011) | Financial Accounting |
| DT-INTERN (0012) | Supply Chain Management |
| REFERENCE NUMBER | REQUIRED STUDY FIELDS |
|---|---|
| Department of Tourism South Africa 2026-2028 Internship Programme Applications for the study fields below must be addressed to the Director-General and be delivered to Tourism House, 17 Trevenna Street, Sunnyside, 0002 or posted to Private Bag X 424, Pretoria, 0001 | OR Email address – internshipadmin2026-28@tourism.gov.za |
| 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 (0010) | Psychology / Social Work |
| DT-INTERN (0011) | Financial Accounting |
| DT-INTERN (0012) | Supply Chain Management |
Eligibility:
- Unemployed South African Graduates / Postgraduates, with a tertiary qualification in one of the above-mentioned fields of study and who have not been previously employed under any internship programme are invited to apply.
- Applicants should not be above the age of 35 years. Applications must be submitted on a new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department stating the field for which the applicant is applying (from the above list), and attach your modules to your CV.
- Failure to submit the required documents will result in the application not being considered.
Eligible Countries: SA
To be Taken at (Country): SA
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Award:
- Interns receive a monthly stipend of R7 450.58.
- Exposure to the broader Tourism business, involvement in real business projects as well as engagement with various stakeholders in the sector
Duration of Award: 12-24 Months
How to Apply: The Department of Tourism South Africa 2026-2028 Internship Programme application must include only completed and signed new Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of Identity Document, Senior Certificate and the highest required qualification, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date.
Detailed CV to be sent to internship@southafrica.net
Enquiries: Mr G Moroke (012) 444 6166 and Ms K Taunyane (012) 444 6164
Note:
Short-listed candidates will be subjected to an interview to determine their suitability.
Correspondence will be limited to short-lsted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
- It is important to go through all application requirements in the Award Webpage (see Link below) before applying.
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