Department of Land Reform and Rural Development – Internship Opportunities 2026–2028 (Multiple Fields)

The internship programme provides practical workplace exposure to graduates and suitably qualified candidates in disciplines linked to the department's land reform and rural development responsibilities.

Successful applicants will be placed in relevant departmental offices and units for a period of 24 months. The advertised opportunities cover a wide range of qualifications, with positions available in provincial offices, Deeds Registries and the department's National Office.

Responsibilities will depend on the selected internship field and departmental placement. Interns will receive practical workplace exposure related to their respective disciplines, which may include:

Supporting departmental administrative and operational activities.

Assisting with projects and programme implementation.

Providing technical or professional support within the relevant unit.

Supporting research, reporting, record management and departmental processes where applicable.

Must not be older than 35 years.

Must meet the academic requirements for the specific advertised internship field.

Must not have previously served as an intern or contract worker in the Public Service.

Applicants who previously participated in the department's internship programme will be disqualified.

Must submit a separate application for each field of study applied for.

Applicants must provide the required supporting documents before the closing date.

Applicants must hold the relevant National Diploma or Degree specified for their chosen internship.

Advertised disciplines include:

Agriculture, Agricultural Economics and Animal Production.

Community Development, Development Studies and Social Sciences.

Finance, Accounting, Auditing and Economics.

Human Resources, Labour Relations and Public Management.

Project Management and Rural Development.

Property Management, Property Studies and Real Estate.

Town and Regional Planning and Geographical Information Systems.

Building and Civil Engineering and other engineering disciplines.

Information Technology and Information Science.

Law, Legal Administration and Land Reform Law.

Communications, Journalism, Public Relations and Marketing.

Environmental Management and Natural Sciences.

Graphic Design, Videography and Digital Communication.

Youth Development and other specialised fields.

A Grade 12 certificate is also required for most advertised positions. Applicants should consult the official advert for the exact qualification required for their chosen field and reference number.

No general previous employment experience requirement is stated. However, applicants must not have previously served as an intern or contract worker in the Public Service.

Completed and signed Z83 application form.

Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.

Certified copies of all relevant certificates and qualifications.

Certified copy of South African identity document.

Academic transcript or academic record.

The specific internship field and reference number must be clearly indicated.

Applicants applying for more than one field must submit a separate Z83 form and supporting documents for each application.

Download and complete the latest Z83 application form.

Identify the internship field, province or office and reference number that match your qualification.

Prepare a comprehensive CV and all required certified supporting documents.

Submit your application by courier or hand delivery to the relevant provincial or national office address listed in the official advert.

For advertised internships at the Office of the Chief Registrar of Deeds and participating Deeds Registries, applications may also be submitted through the official Deeds Portal: https://deedsportal.deeds.gov.za/

Ensure that your application reaches the relevant office before the deadline.

Applications for multiple internship fields must be submitted separately. Incomplete applications will not be considered.