Hey future graphic designers and visual communication pros! Are you looking for an awesome way to kickstart your career and gain some real-world experience? The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) has an incredible opportunity waiting for you with their 2025-2027 Internship Programme!
This isn’t just any internship; it’s a fantastic chance for unemployed South African graduates to dive into the public sector, develop practical skills, and boost your employability. You’ll get to work in a dynamic environment, contribute to important provincial strategies, and receive a monthly stipend while you learn. If you’ve got a passion for graphic design or visual communication, keep reading because this could be your golden ticket!
Who Can Apply?
Listen up, because you need to meet a few key requirements to be eligible for this game-changing opportunity:
- You must be an **unemployed South African citizen** between 18 and 35 years old.
- You need to hold a **three-year Degree or National Diploma** in **Graphic Designing** or **Visual Communication** from a recognised university or university of technology.
- Here’s a big one: You **must not have participated** in any government department or municipality internship programme before.
What Does It Cover?
This EDTEA Internship Bursary is designed to give you a solid foundation for your career in Communications and Marketing. Here’s what’s in store for you:
- **Practical Workplace Experience:** You’ll gain invaluable hands-on experience in the public sector, specifically within the Communications and Marketing Unit.
- **Monthly Stipend:** Yes, you read that right! You’ll receive a monthly stipend to support you throughout the 24-month programme.
- **Skill Development:** Enhance your existing skills and learn new ones that are crucial for your professional growth.
- **Long-Term Programme:** This is a structured, two-year programme, giving you ample time to really make an impact and develop expertise.
How to Apply?
Ready to jump in? Make sure your application is perfect by following these steps carefully. You’ll need to submit the following documents:
- A **completed and signed Z83 form** (make sure it’s the new version from 1 January 2021). You can grab this from any Public Service Department or download it from www.dpsa.gov.za/vacancies.
- A **detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)** that clearly shows your employment dates in DD/MM/YYYY format.
- A **signed affidavit** confirming that you haven’t previously benefited from any government internship programme.
- **Certified copies of your qualifications**. Note: these will only be requested from shortlisted candidates before interviews, so have them ready!
- If you have foreign qualifications, you’ll need to include a **SAQA evaluation certificate**.
Once you’ve got all your documents together, submit your application via post or hand delivery to one of the following addresses:
📍 Postal Address:
The Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs
Private Bag X9152, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
📍 Physical Delivery (Head Office):
Ground Floor, 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Attention: Ms M. Mngoma / Ms W. Mkhulise
📍 Or Drop Off at District Offices:
You can also submit your application at any of these district offices:
- Ethekwini District Office: The Marine Building, 22 Dorothy Nyembe Street, 8th Floor, Durban
- Tourism Office: Calder House, 217 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg
- Ugu District Office: 46 Bisset Street, Port Shepstone
- Harry Gwala District Office: Trigon Place, 139A Margaret Street, Ixopo
- Ilembe District Office: Greenville Building, Corner Link Road & R102
- Uthukela District Office: 94 Murchison Street, Ladysmith
- Amajuba District Office: 43 Harding Street, Newcastle
- Umzinyathi District Office: 26 Beaconsfield Street, Dundee
- Zululand District Office: Legislature Building, 2nd Floor, Ulundi
- Umkhanyakude District Office (Mkuze): Mzololo Avenue, Mkuze
- King Cetshwayo District Office: Aloe Loop Avenue, Richards Bay
- Umkhanyakude District Office (Mtubatuba): Lot 55D Kiepersol Street, Riverview Road, Mtubatuba
Remember, the closing date is **24 October 2025**, so make sure your application reaches them on time! Previous applicants are welcome to reapply if they still meet the requirements. If you have any questions, you can contact Ms Metsie Mngoma at 081 415 5912 or Ms Winno Mkhulise at 079 251 9525.
If this sounds like the perfect opportunity to launch your career, don’t hesitate — apply now! Your future self will thank you. Good luck, and explore more amazing opportunities on Bursaries Room!
