Free State Department of Human Settlements Graduate Internship Programme 2026 (36 Internship Opportunities) ·Unknown

Free State Department of Human Settlements Graduate Internship Programme 2026

The Free State Department of Human Settlements is inviting applications from qualified unemployed graduates for its Graduate Internship Programme 2026.

• Employer: Free State Department of Human Settlements
• Programme: Graduate Internship Programme 2026
• Job Location: Bloemfontein, QwaQwa, Sasolburg & Welkom, Free State, South Africa
• Closing Date: 21 August 2026 (16:00)
• Contract: 24-Month Internship Contract
• Stipend: R8,174.75 per month
• Total Posts: 36

The programme provides valuable workplace experience across various professional disciplines within the provincial government through 24-month internship contracts.

The Department is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates who will contribute to representativity in terms of race, gender and disability.

Available Internship Opportunities

1. Information Technology – District Services (2 Posts)

Reference Number: HS 001/2026

Location: Bloemfontein

Qualification Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Minimum NQF Level 6 qualification in:
  • Information Technology
  • Computer Systems and Networks

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2. Project Management Unit – District Services (15 Posts)

Contract: 24 Months

Locations and Reference Numbers:

• Thabo Mofutsanyana District (QwaQwa) – HS 002/2026 (3 Posts)
• Fezile Dabi District (Sasolburg) – HS 003/2026 (3 Posts)
• Lejweleputswa District (Welkom) – HS 004/2026 (3 Posts)
• Mangaung District (Bloemfontein) – HS 005/2026 (3 Posts)
• Xhariep District (Bloemfontein) – HS 006/2026 (3 Posts)

Qualification Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Minimum NQF Level 6 or 7 qualification in:
  • Civil Engineering
  • Construction Management
  • Related Technical Qualification

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3. Office Administration – District Services (10 Posts)

Locations and Reference Numbers:

• Thabo Mofutsanyana (QwaQwa) – HS 007/2026 (2 Posts)
• Fezile Dabi (Sasolburg) – HS 008/2026 (2 Posts)
• Lejweleputswa (Welkom) – HS 009/2026 (2 Posts)
• Mangaung (Bloemfontein) – HS 010/2026 (2 Posts)
• Xhariep (Bloemfontein) – HS 011/2026 (2 Posts)

Qualification Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Minimum NQF Level 6 qualification in:
  • Office Administration
  • Office Management

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4. Administrators – Affordable Housing (1 Post)

Reference Number: HS 012/2026

Location: Bloemfontein

Qualification Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Minimum NQF Level 6 qualification in:
  • Public Administration
  • Office Administration
  • Equivalent qualification

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5. Rental Tribunal (1 Post)

Reference Number: HS 013/2026

Location: Bloemfontein

Qualification Requirements:

• Grade 12
• NQF Level 7 qualification in:
  • Law
  • LLB
  • Equivalent qualification

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6. Housing Development & Planning (1 Post)

Reference Number: HS 014/2026

Location: Bloemfontein

Qualification Requirements:

• Grade 12
• NQF Level 7 qualification in:
  • Urban Planning
  • Town and Regional Planning
  • Development Studies

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7. Supply Chain Management – Bid Administration & Logistics (2 Posts)

Reference Number: HS 015/2026

Location: Bloemfontein

Qualification Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Minimum NQF Level 6 qualification in:
  • Public Administration
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Financial Management

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8. Financial & Budget Management – Salaries and Tax (2 Posts)

Reference Number: HS 016/2026

Location: Bloemfontein

Qualification Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Minimum NQF Level 6 qualification in:
  • Accounting
  • Financial Management

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9. Internal Audit (1 Post)

Reference Number: HS 017/2026

Location: Bloemfontein

Qualification Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Minimum NQF Level 6 qualification in:
  • Internal Auditing
  • Financial Information Systems

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10. Human Resources Management (1 Post)

Reference Number: HS 018/2026

Location: Bloemfontein

Qualification Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Minimum NQF Level 6 qualification in:
  • Human Resources Management
  • Public Administration
  • Management

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11. Corporate Communication (1 Post)

Reference Number: HS 019/2026

Location: Bloemfontein

Qualification Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Minimum NQF Level 6 qualification in:
  • Corporate Communication
  • Media Studies

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12. Labour Relations (1 Post)

Reference Number: HS 020/2026

Location: Bloemfontein

Qualification Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Minimum NQF Level 6 qualification in:
  • Labour Relations
  • Human Resources Management

General Requirements

Applicants should possess:

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• The relevant minimum NQF Level 6 or Level 7 qualification for the selected internship
• Basic knowledge of government prescripts and principles

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be South African citizens.
• Originate from and reside in the Free State Province.
• Be unemployed.
• Never have participated in a Public Service Internship Programme before.

Internship Benefits

Successful candidates will receive:

• Monthly stipend of R8,174.75
• 24 months of structured workplace experience
• Practical exposure within the Free State Provincial Government
• Professional development opportunities

Application Process

Applications must include:

• A fully completed and signed new Z83 Application Form
• A recent comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Contactable referees with telephone numbers and email addresses

Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications and supporting documents before interviews.

Applications using the old Z83 form or incomplete applications will not be considered.

How to Apply

Applications may be submitted by:

Email

• recruit@fshs.gov.za
• Use the post title and reference number as the email subject.

Hand Delivery

Applications may also be delivered to designated Department of Human Settlements offices in:

• Bloemfontein
• QwaQwa (Phuthaditjhaba)
• Sasolburg
• Welkom

Alternatively, postal applications may be addressed to:

Head: Human Resource Management Directorate
Department of Human Settlements
P.O. Box 247
Bloemfontein
9300

Applicants who previously applied for the withdrawn advertisement are encouraged to submit new applications.

Important Information

• Closing Date: 21 August 2026
• Closing Time: 16:00
• Late applications will not be accepted.
• Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by a SAQA evaluation certificate.
• Successful applicants will undergo criminal, qualification, financial, employment and reference verification.
• Successful candidates will be required to sign a 24-month employment contract and a performance agreement.

For the complete advert and official application information, visit: FULL APPLICATION DETAILS HERE.