PSIRA YES Programme 2026: Apply for Internships & Careers in Multiple Fields

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The Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) has opened its YES (Youth Employment Service) Programme 2026/2027. If you’re a graduate who is still looking for a job, this 12‑month paid internship can give you real work experience in a variety of fields across South Africa.

What the Programme Looks Like

Job name: PSIRA YES Programme 2026/2027
Length: 12 months of full‑time work
Stipend:
- NQF 6 – R5 000 per month
- NQF 7 – R6 000 per month
- NQF 8 – R7 000 per month
Locations: Eastern Cape, Gauteng, Western Cape, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Free State, KwaZulu‑Natal
Fields you can work in: Administration, Finance, IT, HR, Supply Chain, Research, Security, Occupational Health & Safety, Legal, Communications, Call Centre, Records Management, Law Enforcement, and more.
Apply by: 16 January 2026

Where You Could Be Working

PSIRA has offices in many cities, such as Port Elizabeth and Mthatha in the Eastern Cape, Bellville in the Western Cape, Polokwane in Limpopo, Nelspruit in Mpumalanga, Bloemfontein in the Free State and Durban in KwaZulu‑Natal. Most of the specialised programmes are based in Centurion, Gauteng.

Field Options and What You Need

Administrative & Public Management

Qualifications: National Diploma or Degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Public Management, Office Management and Technology.
Good fit for: Admin clerks, municipal support, compliance work.

Security & Information Management

Qualifications: National Diploma or Degree in Security Management or a similar subject.
Good fit for: Regulatory security jobs, risk control.

Research & Development

Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Honours in Social Science or a related field.
Good fit for: Policy research, monitoring, evaluation.

Records Management

Qualifications: BCom Information Management, BA Information Science, Archival Science, or a Records Management degree.
Good fit for: Document control, archives.

Finance

Qualifications: National Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Cost or Management Accounting.
Good fit for: Finance clerks, junior accountants, public‑sector finance.

Business Information Technology

Qualifications: IT, Information Systems, Computer Science.
Good fit for: Government IT support and digital projects.

Supply Chain Management

Qualifications: Supply Chain Management, Logistics or a related course.
Good fit for: Procurement, logistics, compliance roles.

Communications

Qualifications: Media Studies, Marketing, Communications.
Good fit for: Public communications, stakeholder outreach, content creation.

Occupational Health & Safety

Best for: OHS officer, compliance, inspection positions.

Call Centre

Qualifications: Office Administration or a customer service course.
Best for: Client service, public enquiries.

Human Resources

Best for: HR administration, recruitment support, labour relations.

Training and Development

Qualifications: Business Management, Education, Training, Administration.
Best for: Training coordination, skill development facilitation.

Special Operations

Qualifications: Policing, Criminal Justice, Forensic Investigations.
Best for: Law enforcement support, investigation administration.

Law Enforcement Administration

Qualifications: Business Administration, Public Management, Office Management.
Best for: Compliance, inspection support, enforcement coordination.

Legal Administration

Best for: Legal admin, regulatory legal support, gaining exposure to compliance law.

Who Should Sign Up?

Unemployed graduates who have a National Diploma, Degree or Honours (NQF levels 6‑8).
Someone who wants hands‑on experience, not just classroom theory.
Someone ready to commit 12 months full time.
Someone looking to add government‑linked experience to their résumé.

Stipend Details

The stipend matches your qualification level. This money helps you live while you learn skills that can lead to a permanent job later. It’s not a volunteer position – you get paid for your work.