INTERNSHIP: KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT, MONITORING AND REPORTING SYSTEMS (2026 TO 2028)

Reference Number: HRD/2025/20

Stipend: R7,860.39 per month

Location: Pretoria, Gauteng

Department: Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

Application Deadline: 10 October 2025

About the Opportunity

The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs is offering a valuable internship opportunity for graduates in the fields of Knowledge Management, Monitoring, and Reporting Systems. This is a fantastic chance to gain practical experience within the public sector and contribute to meaningful work that supports governance and development in South Africa.

Requirements

To be considered for this internship, you must have:

• A National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies, Knowledge Management, Information Systems, or an equivalent qualification.
• The qualification must be at NQF level 6/7 and recognized by SAQA.
• Applicants should not have previously served as an intern or been a contract worker in the Public Service (including Local Government) or Private Sector. Failure to disclose this information will lead to disqualification or dismissal.

Key Details

• Stipend: A monthly stipend of R7,860.39 will be provided.
• Centre: The internship will be based in Pretoria.
• Duration: The internship is scheduled for the period 2026 to 2028.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted electronically via email to:

Email: Recruitment25@cogta.gov.za

Please note the following important application instructions:

• A new application for employment (Z83) form must be used. This form has been in effect since 1 January 2021. The new Z83 form can be downloaded from the DPSA website: www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp. Applications submitted on the old form will not be accepted.
• Your application must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV. It is recommended to use the CV template available on the department’s website at www.cogta.gov.za under the ‘Jobs’ tab.
• Your CV must include specific starting and ending dates for all relevant positions, clarity on the levels and ranks pertaining to your experience, and your current remuneration package.
• You must provide at least 2 relevant and recent contactable references (one of which should be your current supervisor).
• Only shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit certified copies of their qualifications and other documents on or before the interview date.
• It is the applicant’s responsibility to have any foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

Selection Process

All shortlisted candidates can expect the following steps in the selection process:

1. A technical exercise (or exercises/follow-up engagements/second round interviews) designed to test relevant technical elements of the job.
2. A generic managerial competency assessment, using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools, which will test core and process competencies.

Core competencies include: Strategic capacity and leadership, People management and empowerment, Advanced programme and project management, Change management, and Financial management.

Process competencies include: Knowledge management, Service Delivery Innovation, Advanced problem-solving and analysis, Client orientation and customer focus, and Advanced communication skills (written and verbal).

Additional Important Information

• The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results from a pre-employment screening process, which includes criminal, credit, and citizenship checks, as well as verification of educational qualifications.
• The appointment will include a probation period of 12 months, and the candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
• Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
• The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Enquiries

For any questions regarding this internship, please contact:

Ms M Bakhane / Mr S Ramphisa
Tel: (012) 334 0628 / 0629

To view the original advertisement and access the application forms, please visit the official department website:
www.cogta.gov.za