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DSBD: Graduate Internships 2025-2027

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The Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) invites unemployed graduates to apply for Graduate Internships / Internship Programme for 2025-2027.

Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Type: Graduate Internship

Closing Date: 31 January 2025 at 16h00

The Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) invites South African unemployed graduates who are between the ages of 18-35 and have never participated in an Internship Programme before, to apply for the following 24-month Internship Programmes.

General Requirements for All Positions:

  • Age: 18-35 years old.
  • Experience: No prior participation in an Internship Programme.
  • Qualification: Must have a National Diploma (NQF 6) or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in the relevant field as recognised by SAQA.
  • Location: Pretoria Head Office.
  • Stipend: R127,725 per annum (all-inclusive).
  • Duration: 24 months.

The following Internship Opportunities are open for applications:


Post 02/85: Graduate Intern: Organisational Development & Human Resources Management (OD&HRM)

Reference Number: OD&HRM/HRA

Requirements: National Diploma or Undergraduate Degree (NQF 6/7) in;-

  • Human Resource Management/Development,
  • Public Administration,
  • Public Management,
  • Or an equivalent qualification.

Post 02/86: Graduate Intern: Security Management (PWD)

Reference Number: CMS/SECMGT

Requirements: Diploma or Degree (NQF 6/7) in;-

  • Security Management,
  • Criminology,
  • Or related fields.

Post 02/87: Graduate Intern: Supply Chain Management (PWD) (Re-Advertisement)

Reference Number: FINMGT/SCM

Requirements: National Diploma (NQF 6) or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in;-

  • Supply Chain Management,
  • Procurement, Logistics,
  • Purchasing Management,
  • Public Management,
  • Public Administration,
  • Or related qualifications.

Post 02/88: Graduate Intern: Financial Administration

Reference Number: FINADMIN

Requirements: National Diploma (NQF 6) or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in;-

  • Finance,
  • Accounting,
  • Or related fields.

Post 02/89: Graduate Intern: Management Accounting

Reference Number: MGTACC

Requirements: National Diploma (NQF 6) or Undergraduate Degree (NQF 7) in;-

  • Management Accounting,
  • Cost Accounting,
  • Or related qualifications.

Post 02/90: Graduate Intern: Ministry: Office of the Chief of Staff

Reference Number: MIN/2 (X2 POSTS)

Requirements: Diploma (NQF 6) or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in;-

  • Public Administration,
  • Political Science,
  • Business Administration,
  • Or related qualifications.

Post 02/91: Graduate Intern: Researcher: Office of the Director General

Reference Number: RES/ODG

Requirements: Diploma (NQF 6) or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in;-

  • Research,
  • Social Sciences,
  • Data Science,
  • Or related qualifications.

Post 02/92: Graduate Intern: Administrator: Office of the Director General

Reference Number: ADMIN/ODG

Requirements: Diploma (NQF 6) or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in;-

  • Business Administration,
  • Office Management,
  • Or related qualifications.

Post 02/93: Graduate Intern: Regional Local Economic Development (PWD)

Reference Number: RLED

Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in;-

  • Economics,
  • Public Administration,
  • Development Studies,
  • Business Management,
  • Entrepreneurship,
  • Or related qualifications.

Post 02/94: Graduate Intern: SMME Policy & Oversight

Reference Number: SMME/P&O

Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in;-

  • Public Administration,
  • Business Management,
  • Development Studies,
  • Economics,
  • Or related qualifications.

Post 02/95: Graduate Intern: Secondary Sector

Reference Number: SCND/SEC

Requirements: National Diploma (NQF 6) or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in;-

  • Public Administration,
  • Business Management,
  • Development Studies,
  • Economics,
  • Or related qualifications.

Post 02/96: Graduate Intern: Office of the Deputy Director-General: Sector Policy and Research

Reference Number: ODDG/SECTP&RES

Requirements: Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 6/7) in;-

  • Public Policy,
  • Economics,
  • Business Administration,
  • Development Studies,
  • Or related qualifications.

Post 02/97: Graduate Intern: International Relations (PWD)

Reference Number: INT-RLNTS (X2 POSTS)

Requirements: National Diploma (NQF 6) or Undergraduate Degree (NQF 7) in;-

  • Public Administration,
  • Political Science,
  • Business Administration,
  • Or related qualifications.

Additional Notes:

  • All positions offer a stipend of R127,725 per annum(all-inclusive).
  • Rotation: Some posts (e.g., Organisational Development & HRM) may require rotation to other units within the department.
  • Diversity: Certain posts target persons with disabilitiesas part of DSBD’s commitment to diversity and representativity in line with their Employment Equity Plan.

How to Apply for Department of Small Business Development (DSBD): Graduate Internships 2025-2027

Ensure to quote the correct reference number for the position you’re applying for.

Email your application to the relevant email address for each position as stated below.


Post 02/85: Graduate Intern: Organisational Development & Human Resources Management (OD&HRM)

Reference Number: OD&HRM/HRA

Enquiries: Mr. E Mabunda at 063 645 6496 / Ms C Mpotulo at 082 080 6598 / Mr. M Qhum at 066 477 9606/ Mr. L Nkalweni at 082 080 6521.

Application: Send to HRD1@dsbd.gov.za.


Post 02/86: Graduate Intern: Security Management (PWD)

Reference Number: CMS/SECMGT

Targeted for: Persons with Disabilities.

Enquiries: Mr. E Mabunda at 063 645 6496 / Ms C Mpotulo at 082 080 6598 / Mr. M Qhum at 066 477 9606/ Mr. L Nkalweni at 082 080 6521.

Application: Send to HRD1@dsbd.gov.za.


Post 02/87: Graduate Intern: Supply Chain Management (PWD) (Re-Advertisement)

Reference Number: FINMGT/SCM

Targeted for: Persons with Disabilities.

Enquiries: Mr. E Mabunda at 063 645 6496 / Ms C Mpotulo at 082 080 6598 / Mr. M Qhum at 066 477 9606/ Mr. L Nkalweni at 082 080 6521.

Application: Send to HRD1@dsbd.gov.za.


Post 02/88: Graduate Intern: Financial Administration

Reference Number: FINADMIN

Enquiries: Mr. E Mabunda at 063 645 6496 / Ms C Mpotulo at 082 080 6598 / Mr. M Qhum at 066 477 9606/ Mr. L Nkalweni at 082 080 6521.

Application: Send to HRD2@dsbd.gov.za.


Post 02/89: Graduate Intern: Management Accounting

Reference Number: MGTACC

Enquiries: Mr. E Mabunda at 063 645 6496 / Ms C Mpotulo at 082 080 6598 / Mr. M Qhum at 066 477 9606/ Mr. L Nkalweni at 082 080 6521.

Application: Send to HRD2@dsbd.gov.za.


Post 02/90: Graduate Intern: Ministry: Office of the Chief of Staff

Reference Number: MIN/2 (X2 POSTS)

Enquiries: Mr. E Mabunda at 063 645 6496 / Ms C Mpotulo at 082 080 6598 / Mr. M Qhum at 066 477 9606/ Mr. L Nkalweni at 082 080 6521.

Application: Send to HRD2@dsbd.gov.za.


Post 02/91: Graduate Intern: Researcher: Office of the Director General

Reference Number: RES/ODG

Enquiries: Mr. E Mabunda at 063 645 6496 / Ms C Mpotulo at 082 080 6598 / Mr. M Qhum at 066 477 9606/ Mr. L Nkalweni at 082 080 6521.

Application: Send to HRD3@dsbd.gov.za.


Post 02/92: Graduate Intern: Administrator: Office of the Director General

Reference Number: ADMIN/ODG

Enquiries: Mr. E Mabunda at 063 645 6496 / Ms C Mpotulo at 082 080 6598 / Mr. M Qhum at 066 477 9606/ Mr. L Nkalweni at 082 080 6521.

Application: Send to HRD3@dsbd.gov.za.


Post 02/93: Graduate Intern: Regional Local Economic Development (PWD)

Reference Number: RLED

Targeted for: Persons with Disabilities.

Enquiries: Mr. E Mabunda at 063 645 6496 / Ms C Mpotulo at 082 080 6598 / Mr. M Qhum at 066 477 9606/ Mr. L Nkalweni at 082 080 6521.

Application: Send to HRD3@dsbd.gov.za.


Post 02/94: Graduate Intern: SMME Policy & Oversight

Reference Number: SMME/P&O

Enquiries: Mr. E Mabunda at 063 645 6496 / Ms C Mpotulo at 082 080 6598 / Mr. M Qhum at 066 477 9606/ Mr. L Nkalweni at 082 080 6521.

Application: Send to HRD3@dsbd.gov.za.


Post 02/95: Graduate Intern: Secondary Sector

Reference Number: SCND/SEC

Enquiries: Mr. E Mabunda at 063 645 6496 / Ms C Mpotulo at 082 080 6598 / Mr. M Qhum at 066 477 9606/ Mr. L Nkalweni at 082 080 6521.

Application: Send to HRD4@dsbd.gov.za.


Post 02/96: Graduate Intern: Office of the Deputy Director-General: Sector Policy and Research

Reference Number: ODDG/SECTP&RES

Enquiries: Mr. E Mabunda at 063 645 6496 / Ms C Mpotulo at 082 080 6598 / Mr. M Qhum at 066 477 9606/ Mr. L Nkalweni at 082 080 6521.

Application: Send to HRD4@dsbd.gov.za.


Post 02/97: Graduate Intern: International Relations (PWD)

Reference Number: INT-RLNTS (X2 POSTS)

Targeted for: Persons with Disabilities.

Enquiries: Mr. E Mabunda at 063 645 6496 / Ms C Mpotulo at 082 080 6598 / Mr. M Qhum at 066 477 9606/ Mr. L Nkalweni at 082 080 6521.

Application: Send to HRD4@dsbd.gov.za.


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