Internships
Internship Opportunities: Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities
Internship Opportunities: Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities
The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) is inviting applications for its Graduate Internship Programme for 2025–2027. The programme aims to empower young graduates and provide them with workplace experience while contributing to socio-economic transformation in South Africa.
About the Programme
- Duration: 24 months
- Stipend: R7,860 per month
- Location: Pretoria
Unemployed graduates who have never participated in an internship programme in government or parastatals are encouraged to apply.
Available Internship Posts
1. Advocacy and Mainstreaming – Rights of Persons with Disabilities
- Ref No: DWYPD/RPD01/2025
- Chief Directorate: Advocacy and Mainstreaming for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
- Requirements: Degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Research, Statistics, or Law
- Applications: Email to Recruitment01@dwypd.gov.za
- Enquiries: Ms Sarah Mabizela – (012) 359 0075
2. International Relations, Stakeholder Management and Capacity Building
- Ref No: DWYPD/MERC02/2025
- Chief Directorate: International Relations, Stakeholder Management and Capacity Building
- Requirements: National Diploma or Degree in International Relations or Political Sciences
- Applications: Email to Recruitment01@dwypd.gov.za
- Enquiries: Ms Sarah Mabizela – (012) 359 0075
3. Social Empowerment of Women
- Ref No: DWYPD/JTJS03/2025
- Chief Directorate: Social Empowerment of Women
- Requirements: Honours Degree in Gender Studies or Development Studies
- Applications: Email to Recruitment01@dwypd.gov.za
- Enquiries: Ms Sarah Mabizela – (012) 359 0075
How to Apply
- Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form, available here: Download Z83 Form.
- Submit Z83 form (completed and signed) + detailed CV only (in PDF format as a single document).
- Indicate the correct job title and reference number in the subject line of your email.
- Attachments must not exceed 15MB.
- Do not submit copies of qualifications at this stage. Only shortlisted candidates will be asked for certified documents.
Closing Date
📅 29 September 2025 at 16:00
Important Notes
- Applications on the old Z83 form will not be accepted.
- Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA.
- If you don’t hear from the Department within 3 months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
- The Department is an equal opportunity employer, and preference will be given to women, youth, and persons with disabilities.
