If your degree sits at the intersection of government, policy and administration, this National Department of Transport internship offers a direct entry point into a ministerial-office environment.
The 24-month placement is based in the Office of the Ministry at the Department’s Pretoria Head Office. Unlike a generic office internship, the setting places graduates close to the administrative and coordination work that supports a national government ministry.
The Department is accepting graduates in Public Administration, Political Science, International Relations, Public Affairs and Management. It has not published a detailed day-to-day duty list for this intake, so applicants should focus first on the confirmed qualification requirements and the Office of the Ministry placement.
The official vacancy does not provide a fixed task list for this internship. Work will be allocated by the Office of the Ministry after appointment.
Because this is an administration placement, applicants should be prepared for a professional public-sector environment where accurate communication, records, coordination and administrative support may form part of the learning experience. These examples describe the nature of the field and are not additional duties stated in the advert.
A Bachelor’s Degree is required in one of the following:
- Public Administration
- Political Science
- International Relations
- Public Affairs
- Management
No previous work-experience requirement is stated in the official vacancy. The opportunity is structured as a graduate internship.
The Department does not publish a separate mandatory skills checklist. Candidates can strengthen their CV by showing evidence of clear written communication, organisation, attention to detail and relevant university work in public administration or policy where applicable.
This is a 24-month government graduate internship at the National Department of Transport Head Office in Pretoria.
The advertised stipend starts at R8,174.75 per month and increases according to the qualification level of the intern.
The placement gives qualifying graduates practical exposure within the Office of the Ministry rather than a general private-sector administration setting.
Applications: graduateinternship@dot.gov.za
Enquiries:
Ms Maria Mabitsela – 012 309 3383
Ms Stephlyn Groep – 012 309 3737
Submit the new Z83 form together with a recent updated comprehensive CV. State the post and reference number clearly. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates.
Official vacancy: https://erecruit.transport.gov.za/job/administration-interns-dot-grad-2026-01/
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/01 | Closing date: 9 October 2026
