Government Printing Works (GPW) invites unemployed graduates to apply for Graduate / Internship Programme for 2026-2028.
Location: Pretoria and Zandfontein, Gauteng; Polokwane, Limpopo; Mahikeng, North West & East London, Eastern Cape – South Africa
Job Type: Graduate Internship
Duration: 24 months
Salary: R7 860.40 monthly stipend
Closing Date: 20 October 2025 (16:00 walk-in / 00:00 online)
Programme Overview
The 24-month GPW Graduate Internship provides structured workplace exposure under experienced professionals across Finance, Supply Chain, Risk, ICT, HR, Security, Sales, Communications and Operations. Applicants must be unemployed South African citizens who have not previously participated in a government/state internship.
The following Internship Opportunities are open for applications:
Contract Management x2
Ref GPW2025/01
Qualifications: Degree in;-
- SCM
- Procurement
Office of the Director: Contract Management x1
Ref GPW2025/02
Qualifications: Degree in;-
- SCM
- Procurement
Printing Outsourcing x2
Ref GPW2025/03
Qualifications: Degree in;-
- SCM
- Procurement
Salaries & Payroll x1
Ref GPW2025/04
Qualifications: BCom in;-
- Accounting
- Finance
General Ledger x1
Ref GPW2025/05
Qualifications:
- BCom in Accounting
Accounts Receivable x2
Ref GPW2025/06
Qualifications:
- Diploma/Degree in Accounting
Accounts Payable x1
Ref GPW2025/07
Qualifications:
- Diploma/Degree in Financial Accounting
Budget Office x1
Ref GPW2025/08
Qualifications: Diploma/Degree in;-
- Finance
- Accounting
Asset Management x2
Ref GPW2025/09
Qualifications: Diploma/Degree in;-
- Supply Chain Management,
- Inventory Management,
- Financial Management
Enterprise Risk Management x1
Ref GPW2025/10
Qualifications: Diploma/Degree in;-
- Risk Management
- Finance
- Internal Auditing
- Business Continuity
Business Continuity & Compliance Management x1
Ref GPW2025/11
Qualifications: Diploma/Degree in;-
- Compliance Management
- Risk Management
- Laws
- Corporate Governance
- Internal Audit
- Business Continuity
Internal Audit x2
Ref GPW2025/12
Qualifications:
- Diploma/BCom/PGD in Internal Auditing
Communications x1
Ref GPW2025/13
Qualifications:
- Diploma/Degree in Graphic Design
Sales (Zandfontein) x6
Ref GPW2025/14
Qualifications: Diploma/Degree in;-
- Operations Management
- Logistics
- Supply Chain Management
Sales (Polokwane) x2
Ref GPW2025/15
Qualifications: Diploma/Degree in;-
- Operations Management
- Logistics
- Supply Chain Management
Sales (Mahikeng) x2
Ref GPW2025/16
Qualifications: Diploma/Degree in;-
- Operations Management
- Logistics
- Supply Chain Management
Sales (East London) x2
Ref GPW2025/17
Qualifications: Diploma/Degree in;-
- Operations Management
- Logistics
- Supply Chain Management
E-Gazette DTP x2
Ref GPW2025/18
Qualifications: Diploma/Degree in;-
- Desktop Publishing
- Layout Artist
- Graphic Designer
Protection Security x3
Ref GPW2025/19
Qualifications:
- Diploma/Degree National Diploma/Degree: Security Management
Administration and Coordination x1
Ref GPW2025/20
Qualifications:
- National Diploma/Degree in Public Management/Administration
Security Systems x2
Ref GPW2025/21
Qualifications: Diploma in;-
- Electronics
- Security Management
Applications Management x1
Ref GPW2025/22
Qualifications: Diploma/Degree in;-
- Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Computer Systems
- System Development
- Relevant qualification in IT
ICT Security, Governance, Risk, Compliance, Strategy and Continuity x2
Ref GPW2025/23
Qualifications:
- BSc in Computer Science with Cyber Security
- NQF level-6/7/ BCom Information Systems
- BSc Information Systems
- BCom Information Technology
- BSc Information Technology
- BCom Business Informatics
- Bachelor of IT in Business System
- Bachelor of Information Technology Information Systems
Infrastructure Management x1
Ref GPW2025/24
Qualifications: Diploma /Bachelor’s Degree in;-
- Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Computer Systems
- System Development
- Relevant qualification in IT
Organisational Development and Change Management x1
Ref GPW2025/25
Qualifications: Diploma/Degree in;-
- Work-Study
- Operations Management
- Management Services
- Production Management
Talent Management x1
Ref GPW2025/26
Qualifications: Diploma/Degree in;-
- Human Resource Development
- Management of Training
How to Apply for Government Printing Works (GPW): Graduate Internships 2026-2028
Click here to access the Government Printing Works Internship Programme online
Submit your Z83 + CV (only) by one of these methods:
- Email (preferred): Use the specific email listed beow for the stream you’re applying for and include the correct Ref No in the subject line.
- Post: The Branch: Human Resources, Government Printing Works, Private Bag X85, Pretoria, 0001
- Hand-deliver: 149 Bosman Street, Pretoria
For Attention: Ms DD Madiba / Ms NW Mathibela(HR) | Tel: (012) 748 6277 / (012) 748 6297
Contract Management x2 – Ref GPW2025/01 → Email: Gpw.ContrManIntern@gpw.gov.za
Office of the Director: Contract Management x1 – Ref GPW2025/02 → Gpw.ContrManIntern@gpw.gov.za
Printing Outsourcing x2 – Ref GPW2025/03 → Gpw.ContrManIntern@gpw.gov.za
Salaries & Payroll x1 – Ref GPW2025/04 → Gpw.FinServIntern@gpw.gov.za
General Ledger x1 – Ref GPW2025/05 → Gpw.FinServIntern@gpw.gov.za
Accounts Receivable x2 – Ref GPW2025/06 → Gpw.FinServIntern@gpw.gov.za
Accounts Payable x1 – Ref GPW2025/07 → Gpw.FinServIntern@gpw.gov.za
Budget Office x1 – Ref GPW2025/08 → Gpw.FinServIntern@gpw.gov.za
Asset Management x2 – Ref GPW2025/09 → Gpw.FinServIntern@gpw.gov.za
Enterprise Risk Management x1 – Ref GPW2025/10 → Gpw.ERMIntern@gpw.gov.za
Business Continuity and Compliance Management x1 – Ref GPW2025/11 → Gpw.ERMIntern@gpw.gov.za
Internal Audit x2 – Ref GPW2025/12 → Gpw.IAIntern@gpw.gov.za
Communications x1 – Ref GPW2025/13 → Gpw.CommsIntern@gpw.gov.za
Sales (Zandfontein) x6 – Ref GPW2025/14 → Gpw.SalesIntern@gpw.gov.za
Sales (Polokwane) x2 – Ref GPW2025/15 → Gpw.SalesIntern@gpw.gov.za
Sales (Mahikeng) x2 – Ref GPW2025/16 → Gpw.SalesIntern@gpw.gov.za
Sales (East London) x2 – Ref GPW2025/17 → Gpw.SalesIntern@gpw.gov.za
E-Gazette DTP x2 – Ref GPW2025/18 → Gpw.OpsManIntern@gpw.gov.za
Protection Security x3 – Ref GPW2025/19 → Gpw.SecManIntern@gpw.gov.za
Administration and Coordination x1 – Ref GPW2025/20 → Gpw.SecManIntern@gpw.gov.za
Security Systems x2 – Ref GPW2025/21 → Gpw.SecManIntern@gpw.gov.za
Applications Management x1 – Ref GPW2025/22 → Gpw.ICTIntern@gpw.gov.za
ICT Security, Governance, Risk, Compliance, Strategy and Continuity x2 – Ref GPW2025/23 → Gpw.ICTIntern@gpw.gov.za
Infrastructure Management x1 – Ref GPW2025/24 → Gpw.ICTIntern@gpw.gov.za
Organisational Development and Change Management x1 – Ref GPW2025/25 → Gpw.HRIntern@gpw.gov.za
Talent Management x1 – Ref GPW2025/26 → Gpw.HRIntern@gpw.gov.za
- New Z83 form (page 2 signed; correct reference number indicated)
- Detailed CV
Note that… Certified copies of ID, Senior Certificate, highest qualification(s) and driver’s licence (where required) are only submitted by shortlisted candidates before interview day. Foreign qualifications must include SAQA evaluation.
Important Notes:
- Personnel suitability checks and security clearance apply.
- GPW may fill or not fill posts; no obligation to employ after the internship.
- Late or non-compliant applications will not be considered.
- If no response is received within 3–6 months after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful
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