Hey future legal eagles, IT wizards, and public administration pros! Are you looking to kickstart your career with real-world experience and get paid for it? Well, guess what – the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in South Africa is calling!
They’ve opened applications for their fantastic TVET & Graduate Internship Programme for 2026-2028. While it’s officially an internship, it’s a fully-funded opportunity to get your foot in the door of public service. Think of it as a bursary for your work experience!
This isn’t your average coffee-fetching internship. The NPA TVET & Graduate Internship Programme is a structured, 24-month opportunity designed to give unemployed South African learners and graduates vital workplace experience. You’ll be working in critical areas within the NPA, either at their Head Office in Pretoria or at various regional Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) offices nationwide. This programme is all about providing practical, hands-on learning that aligns perfectly with your higher education or TVET qualification requirements, giving you a serious edge in your career journey.
Who Can Apply?
Ready to jump in? Here’s who the NPA is looking for:
- You must be a proud South African citizen.
- No criminal convictions or pending cases – you need a clean record!
- You must currently be unemployed and have never participated in this specific NPA internship programme before.
- You should reside in the province where the placement you’re applying for is advertised.
- Important: Choose wisely! You can only apply to one (1) centre and one (1) post. Applying to multiple centres or posts will unfortunately lead to disqualification.
- The NPA especially welcomes applications from persons with disabilities, giving them preference.
What Does It Cover?
This programme is more than just experience – it comes with a stipend to support you while you learn and grow!
- Duration: The programme runs for a solid 24 months (from 2026 to 2028), giving you extensive professional exposure.
- Stipend: You’ll receive a monthly stipend, aligned with DPSA developmental programmes:
- For Degree/Diploma level internships (NQF6+), you’ll get R7 142.00 per month.
- For TVET N6/NC(V)/Matric placements, you’ll receive R6 659.25 per month.
- Locations: Opportunities are available across South Africa, at the NPA Head Office in Pretoria and various DPP regional offices.
- Fields: The NPA is looking for talent in a wide range of fields, including: Information Technology (IT), Public Management, Industrial Psychology, Security Management, Strategy Management, Accounting, Business Management, Human Resources Management, Archives, Finance, Labour Relations, Transformation, Public Administration, System Development/Software Engineering, and more! This is a fantastic chance to gain experience in your specific area of study.
How to Apply?
Applying is straightforward, but attention to detail is key! Follow these steps carefully to ensure your application is successful:
- Get Your Docs Ready:
- Download and complete the latest Z83 form. You can find this on the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) website: www.dpsa.gov.za.
- Prepare a comprehensive CV.
- Important: You do NOT need to submit certified copies of your qualifications, ID, or other documents with your initial application. Only shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide certified copies later.
- Choose Your Path: Carefully review all the available posts and centres. Remember, you can only apply for ONE post at ONE centre. Multiple applications will be disqualified.
- Email Your Application: Send your completed Z83 and CV (in PDF format) via email to the correct email address specific to the post and centre you’re applying for.
- Subject Line: Make sure your email subject line is spot on! It should look like this: Post Title – REF – Centre (Your Name & Surname). For example: Intern: Information Technology – ITHQ – Head Office (Pretoria) (John Doe).
- Here are the email addresses for the various posts. Make sure you use the right one!
🔎 Tip: Double-check the reference number (REF) and email address for your chosen post. Using the wrong one could mean your application doesn’t reach the right place!
Intern: Information Technology (17 Posts – R7 142 p/m)
Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree / 3-year National Diploma (NQF6) in IT, Desktop/Technical/App Support, Communication Networks or related.
- Pretoria: Head Office (Ref: ITHQ) – [email protected]
- Johannesburg (Ref: JHBIT) – [email protected]
- Pretoria (Ref: PTAIT) – [email protected]
- Bisho (Ref: BISHOIT) – [email protected]
- Durban (Ref: DBNIT) – [email protected]
- Mmabatho (Ref: MMBIT) – [email protected]
- Port Elizabeth (Ref: PLZIT) – [email protected]
- Bloemfontein (Ref: BFNIT) – [email protected]
- Grahamstown/Makhanda (Ref: GRHMIT) – [email protected]
- Kimberley (Ref: KIMIT) – [email protected]
- Polokwane (Ref: PLKIT) – [email protected]
- Pietermaritzburg (Ref: PMBIT) – [email protected]
- Mthatha (Ref: MTHAIT) – [email protected]
- Mpumalanga/Nelspruit (Ref: NELSIT) – [email protected]
- East London (Ref: ELDIT) – [email protected]
- Cape Town (Ref: CTNIT) – [email protected]
Intern: Public Management (2 Posts – R7 142 p/m)
Minimum: Degree/Diploma in Public Management or related.
- Office for Ethics & Accountability – Pretoria (Head Office) (Ref: OEAPUBA) – [email protected]
Intern: Industrial Psychology (1 Post – R7 142 p/m)
Minimum: Degree in Industrial Psychology.
- Organisational Development – Pretoria (Head Office) (Ref: IPSYOD) – [email protected]
Intern: Security Management (3 Posts – R7 142 p/m)
Minimum: Degree/Diploma in Security Management / Social Science or related.
- Security & Risk Management – Pretoria (Head Office) (Ref: SRM) – [email protected]
Intern: Strategy Management (4 Posts – R7 142 p/m)
Minimum: Degree/Diploma in Business Management, Public Admin, Finance, Internal Audit, Commerce, Statistics, Development Studies or related.
- Strategy Management Office – Pretoria (Head Office) (Ref: SMOHQ) – [email protected]
DPP: Grahamstown (Makhanda)
- Intern: Accounting / Business Management (2 Posts – R7 142 p/m) (Ref: GRHM) – [email protected] | Min: Degree/Diploma in Accounting/Logistics/Business Mgt/Admin
- Intern: Human Resources Management (1 Post – R7 142 p/m) (Ref: HRMG) – [email protected] | Min: Degree/Diploma in HRM
DPP: Limpopo (Polokwane)
- Intern: Archives (1 Post – R7 142 p/m) (Ref: ARCPLK) – [email protected] | Min: Degree/Diploma in Archives & Records Mgt
- Intern: Human Resources Management (1 Post – R6 659.25 p/m) (Ref: HRMPLK) – [email protected] | Min: Matric + N6 HRM
- Intern: Finance (1 Post – R6 659.25 p/m) (Ref: PLKFIN) – [email protected] | Min: Matric + N6 Finance
Employee Relations – Pretoria (Head Office)
- Intern: Labour Relations (2 Posts – R7 142 p/m) (Ref: LABR) – [email protected] | Min: Degree/Diploma in Labour Relations/LLB or related
HR Transformation – Pretoria (Head Office)
- Intern: Transformation (1 Post – R7 142 p/m) (Ref: HRTHQ) – [email protected] | Min: Degree in Social Work
DPP: Cape Town
- Intern: Public Administration (1 Post – R7 142 p/m) (Ref: CTNPUBA) – [email protected] | Min: Degree in Public Administration
- Intern: Finance (1 Post – R6 659.25 p/m) (Ref: FINCTN) – [email protected] | Min: Matric + N6 Finance
- Intern: Human Resources (2 Posts – R6 659.25 p/m) (Ref: CTNHRM) – [email protected] | Min: Matric + N6 HRM
DPP: Pietermaritzburg
- Intern: Public Administration (1 Post – R7 142 p/m) (Ref: PMBPUBA) – [email protected] | Min: Degree/Diploma in Public Administration or related.
- Intern: Finance (1 Post – R7 142 p/m) (Ref: PMBFIN) – [email protected] | Min: Degree/Diploma in Finance or related.
DPP: Mpumalanga (Nelspruit)
- Intern: Human Resources (1 Post – R6 659.25 p/m) (Ref: HRMP) – [email protected] | Min: Matric + N6 HRM
- Intern: Finance (1 Post – R6 659.25 p/m) (Ref: FINMP) – [email protected] | Min: Matric + N6 Finance
SOCA (Sexual Offences & Community Affairs)
- Cape Town – Public Administration (2 Posts – R6 659.25 p/m) (Ref: CTNSOCA) – [email protected] | Min: Matric + N6 Public Administration or related.
- Head Office (Pretoria) – Public Administration (2 Posts – R6 659.25 p/m) (Ref: SOCAHQ) – [email protected] | Min: Matric + N6 Public Administration or related.
Legal Affairs Division – Pretoria (Head Office)
- Intern: Public Administration (2 Posts – R6 659.25 p/m) (Ref: LADHQ) – [email protected] | Min: Matric + N6 Public Administration or related.
DPP: Mmabatho
- Intern: Human Resources Management (2 Posts – R6 659.25 p/m) (Ref: HRMMBT) – [email protected] | Min: Matric + N6 HRM or related.
- Intern: Finance (2 Posts – R6 659.25 p/m) (Ref: FINMBT) – [email protected] | Min: Matric + N6 Finance or related.
DPP: Pretoria
- Intern: Human Resources (1 Post – R6 659.25 p/m) (Ref: HRMPTA) – [email protected] | Min: Matric + N6 HRM or related.
- Intern: Public Administration (1 Post – R6 659.25 p/m) (Ref: PAPTA) – [email protected] | Min: Matric + N6 Public Administration or related.
Fleet Management – Pretoria (Head Office)
- Intern: Public Administration (1 Post – R6 659.25 p/m) (Ref: FLMHQ) – [email protected] | Min: Matric + N6 Public Administration or related.
National Prosecuting Services – Pretoria (Head Office)
- Intern: Public Administration (3 Posts – R6 659.25 p/m) (Ref: NPSHQ) – [email protected] | Min: Matric + N6 Public Administration or related.
Asset Forfeiture Unit
- Head Office (Pretoria) – Public Administration (1 Post – R6 659.25 p/m) (Ref: AFUHQ) – [email protected] | Min: Matric + N6 Public Administration or related.
- Pretoria – Public Administration (2 Posts – R6 659.25 p/m) (Ref: AFUPTA) – [email protected] | Min: Matric + N6 Public Administration or related.
DPP: Bloemfontein
- Intern: Finance (2 Posts – R6 659.25 p/m) (Ref: BFNFIN) – [email protected] | Min: Matric + N6 Finance or related.
- Intern: Human Resources Management (2 Posts – R6 659.25 p/m) (Ref: BFNHRM) – [email protected] | Min: Matric + N6 HRM or related.
DPP: Mthatha
- Intern: Human Resources (2 Posts – R6 659.25 p/m) (Ref: HRMMTHA) – [email protected] | Min: Matric + N6 HRM or related.
DPP: Johannesburg
- Intern: Public Administration (2 Posts – R6 659.25 p/m) (Ref: JHBPUBA) – [email protected] | Min: Matric + N6 Public Administration or related.
- Intern: Finance (2 Posts – R6 659.25 p/m) (Ref: JHBFIN) – [email protected] | Min: Matric + N6 Finance or related.
Intern: System Development / Software Engineering (3 Posts – R7 142 p/m)
Minimum: Degree/Diploma (NQF6) in ICT/IT (Systems Development/Software Engineering)
- Information System Management – Pretoria (Head Office) (Ref: ISMHQ) – [email protected]
- Meet the Deadline: Your application needs to reach the NPA by 03 November 2025. Don’t leave it until the last minute – the NPA won’t be responsible for any server delays or last-minute tech glitches!
For even more specific details and to double-check everything, click here to open the official DPSA circular (Annexure J):
https://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/documents/vacancies/2025/PSV%20CIRCULAR%2038%20OF%202025.pdf
A Few Important Notes:
- Applications sent in any way other than the specified email address for your chosen post will unfortunately be invalid.
- Do not spam them! Only contact the NPA if you haven’t received an acknowledgment within one week after the closing date. Refer to the enquiries person listed in the official advert for this.
- If you don’t hear back within 6 months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
- Be ready for fingerprint checks on your interview day.
- The NPA will not cover any resettlement costs if you need to move for the programme.
If you’re an ambitious, unemployed South African graduate or TVET learner ready to dive into an impactful career within the National Prosecuting Authority, this is your golden ticket! Don’t let this incredible 24-month opportunity pass you by. Get your application in before the closing date and kickstart your journey with the NPA. Apply now, and remember to explore more exciting opportunities right here on Bursaries Room!
