The internship will be hosted at the Department’s Head Office in Johannesburg and offers a monthly stipend to support successful candidates while they gain practical experience.

Requirements

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

• National Diploma or Degree in:
  • Library and Knowledge Management
  • Public Management / Governance
  • Information Science
• Must be a South African citizen
• Must be unemployed
• Must not have participated in any internship programme before

Duties

Successful candidates will be required:

• To complete all tasks assigned in relation to the post
• To support the Directorate in policy, legislation, research, and knowledge management activities

Employment Equity

In line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan:

• Female candidates and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply
• Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will promote representativity in the Public Service

Required Documents:

• Most recent Z83 Application Form (fully completed, initialled and signed)
• A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Failure to submit both the completed Z83 form and CV will result in disqualification.

Important Notes

• The new Z83 form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or the DPSA website
• Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of:
  • Qualifications
  • Identity Document
  • Valid driver’s licence (where applicable)
• Certified documents must not be older than six (06) months
• Shortlisted candidates will undergo two pre-entry assessments:
  • A practical/technical assessment
  • An integrity (ethical conduct) assessment
• Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA
• If no response is received within three (3) months after the closing date, applicants should consider their application unsuccessful
• The Department reserves the right not to appoint