X15 Graduate Internship Programme at the Department of Small Business Development

Deadline: 31st January 2025

The Department of Small Business Development is inviting unemployed graduates to apply for its Graduate Internship Programme for 2025. This program offers an opportunity to gain practical experience and develop skills in various fields. The closing date for applications is 31 January 2025.

Internship Details

• Location: South Africa
• Number of Positions: 15
• Duration: As per program guidelines

Available Internship Positions

• Organizational Development & Human Resources Management (OD&HRM): Ref No: OD&HRM/HRA
• Security Management (PWD): Ref No: CMS/SECMGT
• Supply Chain Management (PWD): Ref No: FINMGT/SCM
• Financial Administration: Ref No: FINADMIN
• Management Accounting: Ref No: MGTACC
• Ministry: Office of the Chief of Staff (2 posts): Ref No: MIN/2
• Researcher: Office of Director General: Ref No: RES/ODG
• Administrator: Office of Director General: Ref No: ADMIN/ODG
• Regional Local Economic Development (PWD): Ref No: RLED
• SMME Policy & Oversight: Ref No: SMME/P&O
• Secondary Sector: Ref No: SCND/SEC
• Office of the Deputy Director-General: Sector Policy and Research: Ref No: ODDG/SECTP&RES
• International Relations (PWD, 2 posts): Ref No: INT-RLNTS

Application Requirements

To apply, follow these steps:

1. Download and Complete the New Z83 Application Form:
   Obtain the form here. Ensure all fields are completed and signed.
2. Prepare the Following Documents:
   • A comprehensive and updated CV.
   • Any other documents requested for the specific position.
3. Submit Your Application:
   Applications can be submitted online as instructed in the advertisement.

Additional Information

• Shortlisted candidates will undergo:
  • A technical exercise
  • A generic managerial competency assessment (SMS/MMS posts only)
• Performance Agreement: Successful candidates will sign a performance agreement within three months of appointment.
• Preference: Applicants who promote representivity in terms of race, disability, youth, and gender (as per the DSBD EE Plan) will be given preference.

DOWNLOAD THE DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT INTERNSHIPS ADVERT HERE

DOWNLOAD THE NEW Z83 APPLICATION FORM HERE

Closing Date

Applications close on 31 January 2025.

For further details, contact the Department at (012) 394-5286/3097.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable work experience. Apply today!