SASSA: Internship Programme 2025/2027
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is pleased to invite unemployed graduates to apply for its Internship Programme, designed to provide valuable hands-on experience and enhance the skills of young professionals. This programme offers a 24-month contract during which successful candidates will gain practical exposure in various fields related to public administration, human resources, finance, supply chain management, and social services.
The internship aims to equip graduates with the knowledge and competencies needed to improve their employability and contribute effectively to public sector service delivery. Throughout the programme, interns will receive a monthly stipend and have the opportunity to develop their careers within a supportive and structured environment, making it an ideal stepping stone for those seeking to build a successful future.
- Position: Internship Programme (5 positions available in Northern Cape)
- Stipend: R7,860.50 per month (all-inclusive)
- Duration: 24 months
- Location:
- Regional Office – Kimberley
- Frances Baard District – Jan Kempdorp Local Office
- Namakwa District
- Closing Date: 17 October 2025
EXTERNAL ADVERT: NORTHERN CAPE
The South African Social Security Agency is inviting unemployed graduates to apply for Internship Programme.
The following 5 positions are available in Northern Cape
Location: Regional Office – Kimberley
- Disability Management / Operations Management (1 post) – (Ref No.: SAS NC 25/09/01)
Qualification: National Diploma or 3-year qualification / Degree recognised by SAQA in the field of Public Management or Public Administration or Social Sciences or Relevant Qualification. - Human Capital Management (1 post) – (Ref No.: SAS NC 25/09/02)
Qualification: National Diploma or 3-year qualification / Degree recognised by SAQA in the field of Human Resources Management or Public Management. - Supply Chain Management (1 post) – (Ref No.: SAS NC 25/09/03)
Qualification: National Diploma or 3-year qualification / Degree recognised by SAQA in the field of Finance with financial accounting or purchasing or logistics or economics as major subjects or Relevant Qualification (attach academic record).
Preference for the above positions: Preference will be given to African Male, followed by Coloured Male, followed by White Male, followed by Indian Male/or Indian Female/or White Female respectively as at the time of appointment.
Location: District / Local Offices
- Frances Baard District – Jan Kempdorp Local Office (1 post) – (Ref No.: SAS NC 25/09/04)
Qualification: National Diploma or 3-year qualification / Degree recognised by SAQA in the field of Public Management or Public Administration or Social Services or Relevant Qualification. - Namakwa District – Supply Chain Management (1 post) – (Ref No.: SAS NC 25/09/05)
Qualification: National Diploma or 3-year qualification / Degree recognised by SAQA in the field of Finance with financial accounting or purchasing or logistics or economics as major subjects or Relevant Qualification (attach academic record).
Preference for the above positions: Preference will be given to African Male, followed by Coloured Male, followed by White Male, followed by Indian Male/or Indian Female/or White Female respectively as at the time of appointment.
All applicants must be between the ages of 18 – 35 years and be South African citizens.
Successful candidates will be appointed for a 24-month internship contract. An all-inclusive monthly stipend of R7 860.50 will be payable.
NB: Only Postal and Hand delivery applications will be accepted for the above positions.
To view the detailed advert which contains the requirements of the post, compliance, and application process, please visit us at www.sassa.gov.za or toll free: 0800 60 10 11.
Important Notes:
Appointment will be subject to a compulsory pre-employment screening in the form of qualification, references, ITC, and criminal checks. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) prior to the selection process. The Agency is under no obligation to fill a post after the advertisement thereof. Please note: All SASSA staff are subject to compulsory Security Vetting on appointment. No faxed applications will be accepted.
Closing date: 17 October 2025
Application Process:
Applicants interested in applying for the post should send their applications (CV and New Z83) quoting the relevant reference number and position name as per the advert. Applicants must ensure that they send their applications to a correct address indicated on the position. Applications should consist of a comprehensive CV (specifying qualifications – institution obtained from, experience, duties, indicating the respective dates (MM/YY) per position, Identity Number, Race, and Gender as well as indicating references with full contact details). Interviews may be conducted via a virtual medium which will be discussed with each shortlisted applicant.
Regional Office posts:
Attention: Human Capital Management, Private Bag X6011, Kimberley, 8300
Or
Hand delivery: 33 Du Toit span Road, Permanent Building, Kimberley
Enquiries: Ms Nelisiwe Cele, Tel: (053) 802 4956
Frances Baard District post:
Attention: Human Capital Management, Private Bag X5033, Kimberley, 8300
Or
Hand delivery: 39 Chapel Street, Kimberley
Enquiries: Ms. Glodean Peterson, Tel: (053) 802 7557
Namakwa District post:
Attention: Human Capital Management, Private Bag X21, Springbok, 8240
Or
Hand delivery: 8 Hospital Street, Springbok
Enquiries: Mr Godson Mdlalana, Tel: (027) 285 0005
Correspondence will only be conducted with the short-listed candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
