Graduate Internship Programme 2026 @South African Council for Educators (SACE)

SACE Internship Programme 2026 – Multiple Graduate Internship Opportunities Available Across South Africa

The South African Council for Educators (SACE) is inviting committed graduates and students requiring workplace experiential training to apply for its 18-month Internship Programme for 2026.

Job Title: Graduate Internship Programme 2026
Location: Centurion (Head Office), Limpopo, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Free State – South Africa
Closing Date: 07 July 2026
Contract Type: 18-Month Internship Contract
Salary/Stipend: NQF Level 6 – R5,000 per month | NQF Level 7 – R6,500 per month | NQF Level 8 – R7,500 per month
Employer: South African Council for Educators (SACE)
Eligibility: South African Citizens Only | Unemployed Graduates | Age 35 Years or Younger

This opportunity is designed for unemployed South African graduates who have completed qualifications at accredited institutions of higher learning and individuals requiring practical training to complete qualifications.

Successful applicants will sign an internship contract with SACE for the full programme duration.

Applicants must not have participated in any previous internship programme.

Internship Opportunities Available

SACE is recruiting interns across several departments and provincial offices. SACE is hiring for the following internship roles:

• Communication Intern (1)
• Registration Interns (10)
• Legal and Ethics Intern (2)
• Finance Revenue Intern (1)
• Finance Bookkeeping Intern (1)
• Finance SCM Intern (2)
• Human Resource Intern (1)
• PMERR Intern (2)
• Internal Audit Intern (1)
• ICT Intern (1)
• Professional Development Intern (2)

Total Positions Available: 23 Internship Opportunities

1. Communication Intern (1 Position)

Location: Head Office, Centurion
Reference Number: COMMS001

Qualification Requirements

Applicants must have:

• Matric Certificate
• Bachelor’s Degree in:
  • Digital Communications
  • Media Studies
  • Communications
  • Journalism
  • Public Relations

Qualification Level: NQF Level 7 (360 or 480 Credits)

2. Registration Interns (10 Positions)

Available Locations

• Limpopo Office (2 Positions) – REF: REG/LIM002
• KwaZulu-Natal Office (2 Positions) – REF: REG/KZN002
• Eastern Cape Office (2 Positions) – REF: REG/EC002
• Free State Office (2 Positions) – REF: REG/FS002
• Head Office Centurion (2 Positions) – REF: REG/HO002

Qualification Requirements

Applicants need:

• Matric Certificate
• Bachelor of Administration OR Diploma in:
  • Management Assistant
  • Office Management
  • Public Management

Qualification Level: NQF Level 6 (360 Credits)

3. Legal and Ethics Intern (2 Positions)

Location: Head Office, Centurion
Reference Number: LEGAL0003

Requirements

• Matric Certificate
• Bachelor of Law
• BA Law
• LLB Degree
• OR Diploma in Paralegal Studies

Qualification Level:

• NQF Level 8 (480 Credits)
• NQF Level 7 (360 Credits)

4. Finance Internship Opportunities

Finance Revenue Intern (1 Position)

Reference: FINREV0004

Finance Bookkeeping Intern (1 Position)

Reference: BOOK0005

Finance SCM Intern (2 Positions)

Reference: FINSCM0004

Qualifications Required

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting
• Supply Chain Management
• Logistics

Qualification Levels:

• NQF Level 6
• NQF Level 7

5. Human Resource Intern (1 Position)

Reference Number: HR0005

Qualifications Required

• Diploma or Degree in:
  • Human Resource Management
  • Labour Relations
  • Training and Development

6. PMERR Intern (2 Positions)

Reference Number: PMERR0006

Required Qualifications

Diploma or Degree in:

• Developmental Studies
• Development Planning
• Public Administration
• Operations Management
• Public Management

7. Internal Audit Intern (1 Position)

Reference Number: INTAUD007

Requirements

Diploma or Degree in:

• Internal Auditing
• Risk Management

8. ICT Intern (1 Position)

Reference Number: ICT008

Qualification Requirements

Diploma or Degree in:

• Information Technology

9. Professional Development Intern (2 Positions)

Reference Number: PD009

Qualification Requirements

Applicants should hold:

• Bachelor of Administration
• Diploma in Management Assistant
• Office Management
• Public Management

Minimum Eligibility Criteria

To qualify, candidates must:

• Be South African citizens
• Be unemployed at time of application
• Be 35 years old or younger
• Have never participated in an internship programme previously
• Hold relevant qualifications for the position applied for

Employment Equity

All advertised positions are designated Employment Equity opportunities.

SACE encourages applications from all designated groups in line with its Employment Equity Policy.

Required Application Documents

Applicants must submit:

• Completed SACE Employment Application Form
• Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Certified Copy of South African ID
• Certified Copies of Qualifications

Important:

• Certified documents must not be older than 6 months
• Information on application form must match submitted CV
• Incomplete or late applications will not be considered

Application forms can be downloaded from:

How To Apply

Applications can be submitted via: Email: recruitment@sace.org.za (Use the relevant job reference number as the email subject)

OR

Hand Delivery / Courier:

Human Resource Unit
SACE Building Block 1
240 Crossway Park Offices
Corner Jean Avenue
Centurion, South Africa

Important Dates

Application Closing Date: 07 July 2026

Late applications will not be accepted.

Contact Information

For enquiries, candidates may contact:

Mary Chauke – 012 663 0429
Motsatsi Makgoba – 012 663 0423

Why Applicants Should Apply

Successful candidates will gain:

• Valuable workplace experience
• Exposure to professional public sector operations
• Monthly stipend throughout programme duration
• Career development opportunities
• Practical experience aligned to qualifications
• Opportunity to work with one of South Africa’s professional education regulatory bodies

Apply before 07 July 2026.