The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) is inviting applications for its 2025/2026 internship programme. This initiative aims to provide professional experience to young South African graduates in the public sector, while promoting gender equality, youth development, and rights for persons with disabilities.
Eligibility Criteria
- Age: 18 to 35 years old
- Status: Unemployed graduate
- Background: Preference for individuals from previously disadvantaged communities
- Qualifications: National Diploma or Degree in relevant fields, including but not limited to:
- Public Administration
- Social Sciences
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Finance
- Communications
- Law
Internship Details
- Duration: 24 months
- Location: Pretoria
- Stipend: R7,860 per month (in line with government internship guidelines)
- Professional Development:
- On-the-job training
- Skills development
- Networking opportunities
Commitment to Inclusion
- The programme encourages applications from persons with disabilities.
- The department fosters a diverse and equitable working environment.
Available Internship Positions
1. Advocacy and Mainstreaming, Rights of Persons with Disabilities
- Reference Number: DWYPD/RPD01/2025
- Chief Directorate: Advocacy and Mainstreaming for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
- Requirements: Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Research, Statistics, or Law
- Duration: 24 months
- Stipend: R7,860 per month
- Centre: Pretoria
- Contact: Ms. Sarah Mabizela | Tel: (012) 359 0075
- Application:
- Email: Recruitment01@dwypd.gov.za
- Include post title and reference number in the subject line
2. International Relations, Stakeholder Management and Capacity Building
- Reference Number: DWYPD/MERC02/2025
- Chief Directorate: International Relations, Stakeholder Management and Capacity Building
- Requirements: National Diploma or Degree in International Relations or Political Sciences
- Duration: 24 months
- Stipend: R7,860 per month
- Centre: Pretoria
- Contact: Ms. Sarah Mabizela | Tel: (012) 359 0075
- Application:
- Email: Recruitment01@dwypd.gov.za
- Include post title and reference number in the subject line
Application Process
Applicants should ensure that all requirements are met before submitting their applications. All required documents and information must be included. For further enquiries, contact Ms. Sarah Mabizela at the provided telephone number.
Conclusion
The DWYPD internship programme represents an opportunity for young graduates to gain essential professional experience within the public sector, while contributing to the advancement of inclusion and equality in South Africa.
3. Intern: Social Empowerment of Women
- Reference Number: DWYPD/JTJS03/2025
- Chief Directorate: Social Empowerment of Women
- Duration: 24 Months
- Stipend: R7 860 per month
- Centre: Pretoria
- Requirements: Honours Degree in Gender Studies or Development Studies
- Enquiries: Ms. Sarah Mabizela | Tel: (012) 359 0075
- Applications: Email to Recruitment01@dwypd.gov.za (include post title & ref. no. in subject line)
General Application Guidelines
- Applications must be submitted using the new Z83 form (download here) and a detailed CV.
- No copies of qualifications or supporting documents are required at the application stage.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit certified documents.
- Applicants must be unemployed and have never participated in an internship programme in government or parastatals.
- Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by a SAQA evaluation certificate (only if shortlisted).
- Applications can also be submitted by post or hand delivery:
- By Post: The Director-General, DWYPD, Private Bag X931, Pretoria, 0001
- Hand Delivery: 268 Lilian Ngoyi Street, Fedsure Forum Building, 1st Floor, Pretoria CBD
