Internships

Department Of Human Settlements Internships 2025

February 4, 2025

Are you an unemployed graduate looking for an opportunity to gain work experience? The Department of Human Settlements is offering a 24-month internship programme to equip young professionals with hands-on skills in various fields. This is your chance to kickstart your career in government and make a difference in South Africa’s housing sector.

If you hold a National Diploma or Degree in a relevant field and meet the eligibility criteria, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!

About the Internship Programme

The Department of Human Settlements (DHS) is committed to empowering South African youth through workplace training. The Internship Programme 2025 provides unemployed graduates with practical experience, mentorship, and exposure to the public sector.

Duration: 24 months (2 years)
Stipend: R7,450.75 per month
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
Closing Date: 14 February 2025

This internship covers various departments, offering positions in finance, administration, legal services, human resources, information technology, town planning, and more.

Available Internship Positions

Below is a list of available internship positions along with the qualifications required:

1. Office of the Director-General Internship

Ref No: DOHS01/2025
Qualifications: National Diploma / Degree in:
- Public Administration
- Business Administration
- Social Sciences

2. Internal Audit Internship

Ref No: DOHS/02/2025
Qualifications: National Diploma / Degree in Internal Audit

3. Human Resource Management Internship

Ref No: DOHS/03/2025
Qualifications: National Diploma / Degree in:
- Human Resource Management
- Human Resource Development
- Public Management

4. ICT & Records Management Internship

Ref No: DOHS/04/2025
Qualifications:
- Diploma in Information Communication Technology
- Certificate in CompTIA or similar
- Bachelor’s Degree in IT or Computer Science

5. Communications Internship

Ref No: DOHS/05/2025
Qualifications: National Diploma / Degree in:
- Social Media
- Content Management
- Community Management
- Graphic Design
- Multimedia Specialists
- Audio-Visual Production

6. Legal Services Internship

Ref No: DOHS/06/2025
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in LLB

7. Financial Management Services Internship

Ref No: DOHS/07/2025
Qualifications: Diploma / B-Tech / Degree in:
- Financial Accounting
- Auditing

8. Grants Management Services Internship

Ref No: DOHS/08/2025
Qualifications: National Diploma / Degree in:
- Cost Management Accounting
- Financial Management
- Financial Accounting
- Business Management

9. Supply Chain Management Internship

Ref No: DOHS/09/2025
Qualifications: National Diploma / Degree in:
- Logistics
- Purchasing Management
- Supply Chain Management

10. Compliance & Entities Oversight Internship

Ref No: DOHS/10/2025
Qualifications: National Diploma / Degree in:
- LLB
- BCom Law
- Performance Planning & Monitoring
- Financial Management
- Public & Business Management
- Compliance & Risk Management
- Internal Auditing

11. Information Management & Performance Monitoring Internship

Ref No: DOHS/11/2025
Qualifications: National Diploma / Degree in:
- Built Environment / Town & Regional Planning
- Project Management
- Information Technology
- Public Management

12. International Relations Internship

Ref No: DOHS/12/2025
Qualifications: Diploma / Degree in International Relations

13. Emergency Housing Internship

Ref No: DOHS/14/2025
Qualifications: Diploma / Degree in:
- Project Management
- Civil / Structural Engineering

14. Informal Settlements Upgrading Internship

Ref No: DOHS/15/2025
Qualifications: Diploma / Degree in:
- Built Environment (Quantity Surveying)
- Construction Management
- Town Planning

15. Human Settlements Planning Support Internship

Ref No: DOHS/16/2025
Qualifications: Diploma / Degree in:
- Town and Regional Planning
- Human Settlements Policy
- Project Management
- Financial Analysis

16. Human Settlements Policy Development Internship

Ref No: DOHS/17/2025
Qualifications: Diploma / Degree in:
- Public / Social / Development Studies
- Social Sciences
- Public Management / Administration
- Human Settlements

17. Transversal Programmes & Projects Internship

Ref No: DOHS/19/2025
Qualifications: Diploma / Degree in:
- Project Management
- Public Administration
- Development

18. Rental & Social Housing Internship

Ref No: DOHS/20/2025
Qualifications: Diploma / Degree in:
- Housing
- Human Settlements
- Project Management

19. Affordable Housing Internship

Ref No: DOHS/21/2025
Qualifications: Diploma / Degree in:
- Housing
- Human Settlements
- Project Management

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Department of Human Settlements: Internships 2025, you must:

Be a South African citizen
Hold a relevant qualification (Diploma or Degree)
Be unemployed
Not have participated in an internship programme before

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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How to Apply

Application Process:

Submit a Z83 application form (Download here).
Attach an updated CV.
Clearly indicate the Reference Number, Position, and Location on your application.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of ID, qualifications, and academic records.

Send applications via email to:
DoHS@tananatosolutions.co.za
(Subject: Your Name & Reference Number of Internship Applied For)

Closing Date: 14 February 2025

Note: If you do not receive feedback within 4 months of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.

The Department of Human Settlements Internships 2025 presents a fantastic opportunity for unemployed graduates to gain valuable experience, develop essential skills, and kickstart their careers in the public sector. With a 24-month contract and a monthly stipend of R7,450.75, this internship programme is designed to empower South African youth by offering hands-on training in various fields such as finance, administration, ICT, legal services, human resources, and project management.