Hey future changemakers! Are you a passionate South African graduate looking to kickstart your career and make a real impact? Well, you’ve landed in the right spot! While this opportunity is officially an *internship*, Bursaries Room loves to highlight these valuable chances for funding, experience, and career development, especially when they come from a vital government department!
We’re talking about the incredible **Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) Graduate Opportunity** for the 2025/27 financial years. This is your chance to gain priceless work experience, contribute to important national initiatives, and get paid while you do it!
Who Can Apply?
The DWYPD is looking for bright, unemployed South African graduates who are eager to learn and grow. Here’s the lowdown on who should hit that apply button:
- You must be currently unemployed.
- You should never have participated in any government or parastatal internship programme before.
- You’ll need specific qualifications for each role. Check these out:
Intern: Advocacy and Mainstreaming, Rights of Persons with Disabilities (1 Post)
- **Qualification Required:** A Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Research, Statistics, or Law.
Intern: International Relations, Stakeholder Management and Capacity Building (1 Post)
- **Qualification Required:** A National Diploma or Degree in International Relations or Political Sciences.
Intern: Social Empowerment of Women (1 Post)
- **Qualification Required:** An Honours Degree in Gender Studies or Development Studies.
Good news! There are no age restrictions for this programme. Plus, the Department is all about equal opportunities, so they especially encourage young women and persons with disabilities to apply.
What Does It Cover?
This isn’t just about gaining experience – it’s about being supported while you do! If you’re selected for this amazing opportunity, here’s what you can expect:
- A fantastic **24-month internship programme** that will give you a solid foundation for your career.
- A competitive **monthly stipend of R7 860.00** to help you cover your costs while you learn and contribute.
How to Apply?
Ready to jump on this opportunity? Here’s exactly how to get your application in before the closing date:
- First, make sure you have the official **new Z83 form**. You can grab this from any public service department.
- Prepare a detailed and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Your application (Z83 form and CV) must be submitted via one of the following methods:
By Post:
The Director-General, Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities
Private Bag X931, Pretoria, 0001
By Hand:
First Floor, 268 Fedsure Forum Building,
Lilian Ngoyi Street, Pretoria, CBD, 0002
By Email: [email protected]
For any enquiries, you can reach out to Ms Sarah Mabizela on Tel: (012) 359 0075.
Remember, only shortlisted candidates will need to submit certified copies of their qualifications, so don’t worry about that for your initial application!
If this sounds like the perfect next step for you, don’t wait — apply now and explore more amazing bursaries and opportunities right here on Bursaries Room!
