Graduate Internship Programme: Office Administration (24 Months)

Graduate Internship Programme: Office Administration – District Services (X10 Posts)

• Employer: Department of Human Settlements
• Programme: Graduate Internship Programme – Office Administration (District Services)
• Contract Duration: 24 Months
• Monthly Stipend: R8 174.75
• Total Posts: 10

Job Overview

The Department of Human Settlements invites suitably qualified graduates to apply for the Graduate Internship Programme: Office Administration – District Services. This 24-month internship is designed to provide practical workplace experience to graduates in Office Administration or Office Management, preparing them for careers in public administration.

Successful interns will provide administrative support to district offices while gaining valuable experience in government operations, records management, office coordination, and customer service.

Internship Locations

Key Responsibilities

Successful interns will be expected to:

• Provide general administrative and office support to the District Services unit.
• Assist with records management, filing, and document control.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and other administrative documents.
• Support meeting coordination, scheduling, and minute-taking.
• Maintain office databases and administrative records.
• Assist with receiving visitors and responding to enquiries.
• Support the implementation of departmental administrative procedures.
• Perform data capturing and information management duties.
• Assist with other office administration tasks assigned by supervisors.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• A minimum qualification at NQF Level 6 in:
  • Office Administration, or
  • Office Management.
• Basic knowledge of government prescripts and principles.

Required Skills and Competencies

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Good administrative and organisational skills.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Time management skills.
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally.

Why Join the Department of Human Settlements?

This internship offers graduates the opportunity to gain valuable public sector work experience while developing practical administrative skills in a professional government environment. Successful interns will strengthen their employability through hands-on training, mentorship, and exposure to office administration within District Services.

Programme Information

• Programme: Graduate Internship Programme – Office Administration
• Duration: 24 Months
• Number of Posts: 10
• Monthly Stipend: R8 174.75

Enquiries

Thabo Mofutsanyana District (Qwaqwa)

Mr. M. Mohloki
Telephone: 066 477 4675

Fezile Dabi District (Sasolburg)

Mr. D. Maduna
Telephone: 079 188 8446

Lejweleputswa District (Welkom)

Mr. Mofutsanyana
Telephone: 063 695 3165

Mangaung District (Bloemfontein)

Mr. Mokoena
Telephone: 066 476 2730

Xhariep District (Bloemfontein)

Ms. Ngwenya
Telephone: 072 779 9599

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