Department of Transport Internships 2027/2029: 77 Graduate and WIL Opportunities Available
Department of Transport Internships 2027/2029: 77 Graduate and WIL Opportunities Available
The South African Department of Transport is inviting unemployed graduates and TVET College students to apply for its Internship Programme 2027/2029, with opportunities available across a wide range of fields.
This programme is a valuable opportunity for young South Africans who have completed relevant qualifications and want to gain practical workplace experience within the public sector.
There are opportunities in administration, human resources, finance, supply chain management, information technology, engineering, transport planning, aviation, maritime studies, economics, legal services and several other fields.
The Department is offering both 24-month Graduate Internships and 18-month Work Integrated Learning opportunities.
Applications close on 09 October 2026.
Department of Transport Internship Programme Overview
Employer: Department of Transport
Programme: Internship Programme 2027/2029
Programme types: Graduate Internships and Work Integrated Learning
Graduate internship duration: 24 months
Work Integrated Learning duration: 18 months
Graduate internship stipend: R8 174,75 as listed in the advertisement and according to qualification
Work Integrated Learning stipend: R6 131,00 as listed for most WIL opportunities
Location: Mainly Pretoria Head Office
Closing date: 09 October 2026
Based on the number of positions advertised across the programme, approximately 77 internship and Work Integrated Learning opportunities are available.
Graduate Internship Opportunities
1. Administration Interns: 2 Posts
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/01
Branch: Office of the Ministry
Duration: 24 months
Centre: Pretoria Head Office
Qualification required:
Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Public Administration
- Political Science
- International Relations
- Public Affairs
- Management
2. Internal Control and Compliance Intern
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/02
Posts: 1
Branch: Office of the Director-General
Applicants should have a National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Financial Accounting
- Accounting
- Internal Auditing
3. Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Cluster Coordinators Intern
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/03
Posts: 1
Relevant qualifications include a Degree or National Diploma in:
- Public Management
- Public Administration
- Strategic Planning
- Management
- Monitoring and Evaluation
4. Corporate Legal Intern
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/04
Posts: 1
Applicants should have qualifications such as:
- Grade 12
- LLB
- BA Law
- Postgraduate qualification in Law
5. Business Intelligence: Database Administration Intern
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/06
Posts: 1
Relevant qualifications include:
- Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Informatics
- Relevant postgraduate qualifications
6. IT Infrastructure Intern
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/07
Posts: 1
Applicants should have a National Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree or postgraduate qualification in:
- Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Informatics
7. Business Systems: Web Development Intern
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/08
Posts: 1
Relevant qualifications include:
- Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Informatics
- Postgraduate qualification in IT or Computer Science
8. Labour Relations Intern
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/09
Posts: 1
Applicants should hold qualifications in:
- Human Resource Management
- Labour Relations
- Labour Law
- Industrial Relations
- Relevant postgraduate studies
9. Human Resource Recruitment and Selection Intern
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/10
Posts: 1
Relevant qualifications include:
- Human Resource Management
- Industrial Psychology
- Relevant postgraduate qualifications
10. Human Resource Administration Intern
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/11
Posts: 1
Applicants should have a National Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree or relevant postgraduate qualification in:
- Human Resource Management
- Industrial Psychology
11. Employee Health and Wellness Intern
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/12
Posts: 1
This internship focuses on Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Quality Management.
Relevant qualifications include:
- Safety Management
- Environmental Health
- Social Work
- Psychology
12. Organisational Development Intern
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/13
Posts: 1
Qualifications may include:
- Management Services
- Operations Management
- Industrial Engineering
- Industrial Psychology
13. Change Management Intern
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/14
Posts: 1
Relevant fields include:
- Management Services
- Operations Management
- Industrial Engineering
- Industrial Psychology
- Human Resource Management
14. Geographic Information Systems Intern
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/15
Posts: 1
Applicants should have qualifications in:
- Geographic Information Systems
- Geography
- Cartography
- Geomatics
- Related fields
15. Travel Services Intern
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/16
Posts: 1
Relevant qualifications include:
- Public Administration
- Public Management
- Procurement
- Supply Chain Management
- Finance
- Tourism
16. Facilities Management Intern
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/17
Posts: 1
Qualifications may include:
- Public Administration
- Management
- Financial Management
- Supply Chain Management
17. Environmental Coordination Intern
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/18
Posts: 1
Relevant qualifications include:
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Science
- Town Planning
- Transport-related qualifications
18. Human Resource Development and PMDS Interns: 4 Posts
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/19
Applicants should have a National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Human Resource Management
- Human Resource Development
- Industrial Psychology
19. Financial Administration Intern
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/20
Posts: 1
Relevant qualifications include:
- Financial Management
- Accounting
- Public Finance
- Cost and Management Accounting
20. Supply Chain Management Interns: 2 Posts
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/21
Applicants should have qualifications in:
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics
- Procurement Management
- Supply Chain Management and Logistics
- Relevant postgraduate studies
21. Road Transport Research, Policy, Standards and Guidelines Intern
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/22
Posts: 1
Required qualification: National Diploma in Civil Engineering.
22. Road Safety Intern
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/23
Posts: 1
Relevant qualifications include:
- Road Traffic Safety Management
- Traffic Policing
- Civil Engineering
- Transport Management
- Transport Planning
- Data Analytics
- Relevant postgraduate qualifications
23. Road Accident and Incident Investigation Intern
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/24
Posts: 1
Relevant qualifications include:
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Road Crash Investigation
24. Maritime Security Intern
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/25
Posts: 1
Applicants should have qualifications in:
- Maritime Security Management
- Maritime Studies
- Relevant postgraduate studies
25. Maritime Industry Development Intern
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/26
Posts: 1
Relevant studies include:
- Maritime Studies
- Shipping and Logistics
- Transport Management
- Transport Logistics
- Transport Economics
26. Aviation Multilateral Affairs Intern
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/27
Posts: 1
Relevant qualifications include:
- Air Transport Management
- Transport Management
- Transport Logistics
- Transport Economics
- Aeronautical Studies
- Flight Dispatch
- Aviation Management
27. Air Transport Intern
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/28
Posts: 1
Suitable fields include:
- Air Transport Management
- Transport Management
- Transport Logistics
- Transport Economics
- Aeronautical Studies
- Flight Dispatch
- Aviation Management
28. Aviation Industry Development and Airfreight Intern
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/29
Posts: 1
The Department is looking for graduates with relevant aviation, transport, logistics, economics or aeronautical qualifications.
29. Public Transport Network Development Intern
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/30
Posts: 1
Relevant qualifications include:
- Transport Management
- Transport Economics
- Transport and Logistics
30. Public Transport Network Development Intern
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/31
Posts: 1
Applicants should have qualifications in Transport Management, Transport Economics or Transport and Logistics.
31. Rail Infrastructure and Industry Development Intern
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/32
Posts: 1
Relevant fields include:
- Transport Management
- Transport Economics
- Transport and Logistics
32. Rail Service Delivery: Rail Operations Intern
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/33
Posts: 1
Applicants may have qualifications in:
- Transport Management
- Transport Economics
- Engineering
- Transport and Logistics
- Relevant postgraduate studies
33. Rail Safety Regulation Intern
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/34
Posts: 1
Relevant qualifications include:
- Transport Management
- Transport Economics
- Transport and Logistics
- Engineering
- Law or LLB
- Relevant postgraduate qualifications
34. Rail Policy and Strategic Development Intern
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/35
Posts: 1
Relevant qualifications include:
- Transport Management
- Transport Economics
- Transport and Logistics
- Engineering
- Town and Regional Planning
35. Modelling and Macroeconomic Analysis Intern
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/36
Posts: 1
Applicants should have qualifications in:
- Economics
- Econometrics
- Statistics
- Transport Economics
- Relevant postgraduate studies
36. Freight Logistics Intern
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/37
Posts: 1
Suitable qualifications include:
- Transport Management
- Transport Economics
- Logistics
- Transport and Logistics Management
- Data Analysis
37. Black Economic Empowerment Intern
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/38
Posts: 1
Relevant fields include:
- Transport Management
- Economics
- Business Administration
- Law
- Logistics
- Transport and Logistics Management
38. Public Entity Finance Intern
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/39
Posts: 1
Applicants should have qualifications in:
- Financial Management
- Public Finance
- Economics
- Accounting
- Relevant postgraduate studies
39. Governance Intern
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/41
Posts: 1
Relevant qualifications include:
- Accounting
- Investment Management
- Financial Management
- Financial Accounting
Public Transport Graduate Internships
The Department is also recruiting graduates for Public Transport opportunities linked to different provinces.
Each opportunity offers 2 posts and requires a relevant National Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree or postgraduate qualification in areas such as:
- Transport Economics
- Transport Planning
- Transport Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Town and Regional Planning
Available Public Transport Opportunities
Limpopo: 2 Posts
Reference: GRAD/2027/1
Eastern Cape: 2 Posts
Reference: 2027/2
Gauteng: 2 Posts
Reference: GRAD 2027/3
Western Cape: 2 Posts
Reference: GRAD2027/4
Northern Cape: 2 Posts
Reference: GRAD 2027/5
Mpumalanga: 2 Posts
Reference: GRAD 2027/6
North West: 2 Posts
Reference: GRAD 2027/7
Free State: 2 Posts
Reference: GRAD 2027/8
KwaZulu-Natal: 2 Posts
Reference: GRAD 2027/9
These Public Transport graduate internships are listed with Pretoria Head Office as the centre.
Department of Transport Work Integrated Learning Opportunities
Students who have completed relevant N6 qualifications can also apply for the Department’s 18-month Work Integrated Learning programme.
Work Integrated Learning: Administration: 4 Posts
Reference: DOT/WIL/2026/1
Branch: Office of the Director-General
Duration: 18 months
Applicants require an N6 Certificate in:
- Office Administration
- Public Management
- Administration
- Public Administration
- Business Management
Human Resource Management and Development WIL: 5 Posts
Reference: DOT/WIL/2026/2
Duration: 18 months
Stipend listed: R6 131,00
Applicants require an N6 Certificate in:
- Human Resource Management
- Personnel Management
Legal Services WIL: 1 Post
Reference: DOT/WIL/2026/3
Duration: 18 months
Applicants require an N6 Certificate in Legal Services or Legal Practice.
Financial Administration WIL: 2 Posts
Reference: DOT/WIL/2026/4
Duration: 18 months
Applicants require an N6 Certificate in:
- Financial Administration
- Financial Management
Administration WIL: 2 Posts
Reference: DOT/WIL/2026/5
Branch: Chief Financial Officer
Duration: 18 months
Applicants require an N6 Certificate in:
- Financial Administration
- Financial Management
Maritime Transport Administrative Support WIL: 1 Post
Reference: DOT/WIL/2026/6
Branch: Maritime
Duration: 18 months
Applicants require an N6 Certificate in:
- Public Management
- Public Administration
- Business Management
Who Should Apply?
These opportunities are suitable for graduates and TVET College students who meet the academic requirements of the specific internship or Work Integrated Learning position.
Applicants should carefully check the qualification requirements before submitting an application.
Importantly, the Department states that applicants who have previously participated in an internship programme are not eligible.
This restriction also applies to applicants who have previously participated in internship programmes at other government departments or State entities.
How to Apply for Department of Transport Internships
Applicants must complete the new Z83 Application for Employment form and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.
Make sure you clearly state the position and reference number you are applying for.
Applicants interested in more than one opportunity must submit a separate Z83 form and application for each field of study or position.
Applications may be submitted using the relevant email address or through the Department’s physical or postal application channels.
Graduate Internship Applications
Email:
Work Integrated Learning Applications
Email:
Public Transport Graduate Internship Applications
Email:
Publictransportinterns@dot.gov.za
Postal Applications
Department of Transport
Private Bag X193
Pretoria
0001
Hand Delivery
Applications can also be hand delivered to:
159 Forum Building
Corner of Struben and Bosman Street
Pretoria
Applicants should use the correct application channel for the programme they are applying for.
Application Documents
Applicants should submit:
- A completed new Z83 form
- A comprehensive CV
- The correct post title and reference number
The advertisement indicates that academic and supporting documentation will be required from shortlisted candidates during the interview process.
Applicants applying for more than one field must submit separate applications.
Important Information for Applicants
The Department expects a large number of applications, so correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates.
If you have not been contacted within six months after the closing date, you should consider your application unsuccessful.
Appointments are subject to verification processes that may include:
- Educational qualification verification
- Previous experience verification
- Citizenship verification
- Reference checks
- Security vetting
Candidates should ensure that the information provided in their applications is accurate.
Internship Enquiries
For most of the graduate internship and Work Integrated Learning opportunities, enquiries can be directed to:
Ms Maria Mabitsela
Tel: 012 309 3383
or
Ms Stephlyn Groep
Tel: 012 309 3737
For Public Transport opportunities:
Ms Jennifer Dikgale
Tel: 012 309 3972
or
Mr Avhatuwi Lithole
Tel: 012 309 3994
Department of Transport Internship Closing Date
The closing date for applications is:
09 October 2026
Applicants are encouraged to prepare and submit their applications before the deadline to avoid last-minute problems.
Why Consider the Department of Transport Internship Programme?
The Department of Transport Internship Programme gives graduates and TVET College students an opportunity to gain practical workplace exposure while working in fields connected to the country’s transport and public administration systems.
With opportunities ranging from finance and human resources to IT, engineering, aviation, maritime transport, rail, road safety, logistics and town planning, the programme covers a broad range of qualifications.
For graduates who have completed their studies but still need practical experience to strengthen their CVs, this programme could provide valuable exposure to a national government working environment.
Before applying, carefully match your qualification with the relevant internship, use the correct reference number and make sure your application is submitted through the appropriate email or delivery method before 09 October 2026.
