National Skills Fund (NSF) Internship Opportunities 2025/2026

The National Skills Fund (NSF) is calling on qualified South African graduates and N6 certificate holders to apply for its 2025 internship programme. Based at the organisation’s Pretoria Head Office and various regional offices, the programme offers practical workplace experience across multiple fields. The closing date for applications is 29 August 2025.

About the NSF Internship Programme

The NSF internship initiative aims to equip young professionals with the skills and industry exposure needed to thrive in the public service sector. Successful candidates will gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and opportunities to apply their academic knowledge in real workplace settings.

The programme is open to both graduates with diplomas or degrees and N6 certificate holders, covering fields such as Human Resources, Supply Chain Management, Public Administration, Law, ICT, Communications, Accounting, and more.

Graduate-Level Internships (National Diploma or Degree Required)

1. NSF01/08/2025 – Human Resources Management / Development
   National Diploma or Degree in Human Resources Management or Development.
2. NSF03/08/2025 – Supply Chain Management / Logistics
   National Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management or Logistics.
3. NSF04/08/2025 – Public Management / Administration
   National Diploma or Degree in Public Management or Administration.
4. NSF06/08/2025 – Bachelor of Law (LLB)
   Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree.
5. NSF07/08/2025 – Facility Management / Public Management / Financial Management
   National Diploma or Degree in Facility Management, Public Management or Financial Management.
6. NSF08/08/2025 – Archives & Records Management
   National Diploma or Degree in Archives and Records Management.
7. NSF09/08/2025 – Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
   National Diploma or Degree in ICT.
8. NSF10/08/2025 – Internal Audit
   National Diploma or Degree in Internal Auditing.
9. NSF11/08/2025 – Public Management / Management Assistant
   National Diploma or Degree in Public Management or Management Assistance.
10. NSF13/08/2025 – Communication / Journalism / Marketing / Public Relations / Media Studies
    National Diploma or Degree in Communication, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations or Media Studies.
11. NSF15/08/2025 – Accounting / Financial Management / Cost and Management Accounting
    National Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Financial Management, or Cost and Management Accounting.
12. NSF16/08/2025 – Public Management / Administration (Office of the CFO)
    National Diploma or Degree in Public Management or Administration.
13. NSF17/08/2025 – Public Management / Business Administration / Office Management and Technology (Organisational Performance & Reporting)
    National Diploma or Degree in Public Management, Business Administration or Office Management & Technology.
14. NSF18/08/2025 – Public Management / Business Administration / Office Management and Technology (Strategy, Innovation & Partnership)
    National Diploma or Degree in Public Management, Business Administration or Office Management & Technology.
15. NSF19/08/2025 – Statistics / Psychology / Social Sciences / Research Methodology
    National Diploma or Degree in Statistics, Psychology, Social Sciences or Research Methodology.
16. NSF20/08/2025 – Public Management / Administration / Project Management (Bursaries)
    National Diploma or Degree in Public Management, Administration or Project Management.
17. NSF22/08/2025 – Public Management / Administration / Project Management / Financial Management (Programme Monitoring)
    National Diploma or Degree in Public Management, Administration, Project Management or Financial Management.
18. NSF24/08/2025 – Public Management / Administration / Project Management (Office of Chief Director: SDI)
    National Diploma or Degree in Public Management, Administration or Project Management.
19. NSF25/08/2025 – Public Management / Administration / Project Management / Financial Management (Quality Assurance)
    National Diploma or Degree in Public Management, Administration, Project Management or Financial Management.
20. NSF27/08/2025 – Public Management / Administration / Project Management / Financial Management (SDI GP/NW/FS)
    National Diploma or Degree in Public Management, Administration, Project Management or Financial Management.
21. NSF31/08/2025 – Public Management / Administration / Project Management / Financial Management (SDI LP/MP – Vhembe & Capricorn Regional Offices)
    National Diploma or Degree in Public Management, Administration, Project Management or Financial Management.
22. NSF32/08/2025 – Public Management / Administration / Project Management / Financial Management (SDI WC/NC – Cape Town Regional Office)
    National Diploma or Degree in Public Management, Administration, Project Management or Financial Management.
23. NSF34/08/2025 – Public Management / Administration / Project Management / Financial Management (SDI KZN – Durban & Pietermaritzburg Regional Offices)
    National Diploma or Degree in Public Management, Administration, Project Management or Financial Management.
24. NSF36/08/2025 – Public Management / Administration / Project Management / Financial Management (SDI EC – East London & Gqeberha Regional Offices)
    National Diploma or Degree in Public Management, Administration, Project Management or Financial Management.

N6 Certificate-Level Internships

25. NSF02/08/2025 – Human Resources Management
    N6 Certificate in Human Resources Management.
26. NSF05/08/2025 – Public Management / Administration (Secretariat)
    N6 Certificate in Public Management or Administration.
27. NSF12/08/2025 – Public Management / Management Assistant (Office of Executive Officer)
    N6 Certificate in Public Management or Management Assistance.
28. NSF14/08/2025 – Management Assistant / Marketing / Public Management (Public Relations & Communications)
    N6 Certificate in Management Assistance, Marketing or Public Management.
29. NSF21/08/2025 – Public Management / Administration / Management Assistant (Bursaries)
    N6 Certificate in Public Management, Administration or Management Assistance.
30. NSF23/08/2025 – Public Management / Administration / Management Assistant / Financial Management (Programme Monitoring)
    N6 Certificate in Public Management, Administration, Management Assistance or Financial Management.
31. NSF26/08/2025 – Public Management / Administration / Management Assistant / Financial Management (Quality Assurance)
    N6 Certificate in Public Management, Administration, Management Assistance or Financial Management.
32. NSF28/08/2025 – Public Management / Administration / Management Assistant / Financial Management (SDI GP/NW/FS)
    N6 Certificate in Public Management, Administration, Management Assistance or Financial Management.
33. NSF30/08/2025 – Public Management / Administration / Management Assistant / Financial Management (SDI LP/MP – Pretoria)
    N6 Certificate in Public Management, Administration, Management Assistance or Financial Management.
34. NSF33/08/2025 – Public Management / Administration / Management Assistant / Financial Management (SDI WC/NC – Cape Town)
    N6 Certificate in Public Management, Administration, Management Assistance or Financial Management.
35. NSF35/08/2025 – Public Management / Administration / Management Assistant / Financial Management (SDI KZN – Durban & Pietermaritzburg)
    N6 Certificate in Public Management, Administration, Management Assistance or Financial Management.
36. NSF37/08/2025 – Public Management / Administration / Management Assistant / Financial Management (SDI EC – East London & Gqeberha)
    N6 Certificate in Public Management, Administration, Management Assistance or Financial Management.

Application Process

Applicants must complete an online Z83 form via the official NSF application portal:
http://z83.ngnscan.co.za/apply

Steps to Apply:

1. Access the link using a computer or laptop for the best experience.
2. Follow the prompts to complete the online Z83 form.
3. Upload a comprehensive CV. (Certified copies of qualifications will only be required from shortlisted candidates before interviews.)
4. If applying for more than one internship field, submit a separate Z83 form and documents for each application.

Important Notes for Applicants

• Applicants must not have previously served as graduate interns or contract workers in the public service.
• Those who participated in an internship programme before will be disqualified.
• Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• Ensure all information and attachments are submitted before the deadline.
• Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Applications close on 29 August 2025.

This is a significant opportunity for young South Africans to gain valuable public sector experience and contribute to national skills development. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early to secure consideration.

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