If you have finished a diploma or degree and cannot get past the “experience required” wall, these graduate internships exist for exactly that problem. The Northern Cape Department of Sport, Arts and Culture is offering four 24-month placements paying R8 174.75 per month, and applications close on 16 October 2026 at 16h00.
The Department states the programme is intended to provide graduates with practical workplace experience relevant to their qualifications. All four placements are in Kimberley.
Who Can Apply
The Department sets two conditions that matter before you read the placements:
- You must be an unemployed South African graduate
- You must not have previously participated in an internship programme within any National or Provincial Government Department or State Institution
This second point is important. The advert states that failure to disclose previous participation in a government internship programme may result in immediate termination of the internship contract. If you have done a government internship before, you do not qualify.
The Four Graduate Internships
1. Zoology
- Post: 35/227, Ref DSAC/INT/2026/01
- Stipend: R8 174.75 per month
- Centre: Kimberley
- Requirements: BSc Degree in Zoology, Biology, Ecology, Conservation Biology or related fields (NQF 7). An Honours Degree in Zoology or Biodiversity is an added advantage. Good analytical, research, data capturing and organisational skills
- Enquiries: Ms S Swanepoel, 082 879 7377
2. Library and Archive Services
- Post: 35/228, Ref DSAC/INT/2026/02
- Stipend: R8 174.75 per month
- Centre: Kimberley
- Requirements: National Diploma or Bachelor Degree in Library and Information Science (NQF 6/7). Strong organisational, administrative and ICT skills
- Enquiries: Mr NV Midzi, 063 691 8831
3. Sport and Club Development
- Post: 35/229, Ref DSAC/INT/2026/03
- Stipend: R8 174.75 per month
- Centre: Kimberley
- Requirements: National Diploma or Bachelor Degree in Sport Management, Sport Science or related fields (NQF 6/7). Strong communication, coordination, research and administrative skills
- Enquiries: Mr JR Blaauw, 067 127 9791
4. Human Resource Utilisation and Development
- Post: 35/230, Ref DSAC/INT/2026/04
- Stipend: R8 174.75 per month
- Centre: Kimberley
- Requirements: National Diploma or Bachelor Degree in Human Resource Management or Development (NQF 6/7). Skills in planning, organising, communication, computer literacy and report writing
- Enquiries: Mr C du Toit, 067 134 1681
What the Internship Involves
The Department describes it the same way for all four placements: successful interns receive structured work exposure and training relevant to their field of study, in line with the placement area, and are expected to participate actively in workplace activities, projects and capacity-building initiatives under the supervision of experienced professionals.
Twenty-four months is longer than most internships, which gives you a substantial entry on your CV rather than a few months of shadowing.
How to Apply for These Graduate Internships
Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be sent to the Head of the Department, Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, Private Bag X5004, Kimberley, 8300.
- You can hand deliver to the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mimosa Complex, 10 Recreation Road, Flamingville, Kimberley.
- Or email applications to dsacrecruitment@ncpg.gov.za.
- Quote the relevant reference number for the placement you want.
- For attention: Mr TP Lawao.
- Submit before 16 October 2026 at 16h00. Applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered.
Do not attach certified copies now. Only shortlisted candidates are required to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity document and any other relevant documents, on or before the day of the interview.
What Happens If You Are Shortlisted
Shortlisted candidates undergo pre-entry and integrity assessments. The successful candidate is subject to a personnel suitability check covering criminal record, citizenship, financial record, qualification verification, and verification of any dismissal for misconduct.
Applicants are required to disclose whether they are directors or shareholders of companies, whether they conduct business with any organ of state, and whether they perform any remunerative work outside their normal duties.
Correspondence is limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
Before You Apply
Government graduate internships are advertised free of charge. Nobody can secure you a placement for a fee. If anyone asks you for payment in connection with these posts, it is a scam — see our guide to spotting job scams.
Still need workplace experience to complete your qualification? Our guide to finding a WIL host employer covers how in-service training placements work and where they are advertised.
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Details compiled from DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 35 of 2026, published 2 October 2026. Always confirm against the official circular before applying. We are not the employer and do not receive applications.