Gauteng Department of Agriculture Internships 2026

Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for the Internship Programme 2026–2028.

Internship Application Closing Date: 29 May 2026

Internship Location: Johannesburg, Pretoria and Germiston, Gauteng, South Africa

About the Internship Programme

The Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (GDARD) is offering a 24-month Internship Programme for unemployed graduates who are seeking practical workplace experience in the public sector.

The programme aims to equip graduates with structured workplace exposure, professional development, and hands-on training relevant to their qualifications and placement areas.

Internship Duration and Stipend

• Duration: 24 Months
• Monthly Stipend: R8 174.75 per month

Available Internship Opportunities

Financial Management Internship (X2 Posts)

Reference Number: FM2026

Location: Head Office, Johannesburg

Required Qualification:

• Diploma/Degree in:
  • Financial Management
  • Accounting Science

Rural Development Internship (X1 Post)

Reference Number: RD2026

Location: Head Office, Johannesburg

Required Qualification:

• Diploma/Degree in:
  • Developmental Studies
  • Related qualification

Record Management Internship (X1 Post)

Reference Number: RM2026

Location: Head Office, Johannesburg

Required Qualification:

• Diploma/Degree in:
  • Archives and Records Management
  • Library and Information Science
  • Related qualification

Agro-Processing Internship (X1 Post)

Reference Number: AP2026

Location: Head Office, Johannesburg

Required Qualification:

• Diploma/Degree in:
  • Food Technology
  • Food Science
  • Related qualification

Agricultural Engineering Internship (X1 Post)

Reference Number: RTDS 2026

Location: Head Office, Johannesburg

Required Qualification:

• Degree in:
  • Agricultural Engineering
  • Related qualification

Animal Health Internship (X2 Posts)

Reference Number: AH2026/01

Location: Pretoria

Required Qualification:

• Diploma/Degree in:
  • Animal Health
  • Related qualification

Animal Health Internship (X2 Posts)

Reference Number: AH2026/02

Location: Germiston

Required Qualification:

• Diploma/Degree in:
  • Animal Health
  • Related qualification

Land Care Internship (X1 Post)

Reference Number: EES2026

Location: Head Office, Johannesburg

Required Qualification:

• Diploma/Degree in:
  • Project Management
  • Public Management

Duties and Responsibilities

Successful interns will:

• Receive structured workplace exposure and training
• Participate in workplace projects and activities
• Assist experienced professionals within their departments
• Participate in capacity-building initiatives
• Gain practical experience aligned to their field of study

General Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be unemployed South African graduates
• Hold a completed National Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree or Honour’s Degree
• Not have previously participated in a Public Service internship programme
• Have qualifications from accredited higher learning institutions

Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment promotes representativity in terms of:

• Race
• Gender
• Disability

Important Application Instructions

Applications must:

• Be submitted using the new Z83 application form
• Include:
  • Fully completed Z83 form
  • Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Be submitted as one PDF attachment
• Quote the relevant reference number in the email subject line

Please note:

• JPEG or picture applications will not be accepted
• Certified copies of qualifications are not required during application
• Only shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit certified documents

How to Apply

Applications should be emailed to:

GDARDInternship@gauteng.gov.za

Enquiries

Contact Person: Ms. Thandiwe Tsutsu
Telephone: (011) 240 2586

Important Notes

• Late applications will not be considered.
• Shortlisted candidates will undergo suitability and integrity assessments.
• Applicants who do not receive feedback within three months after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
• The internship programme is non-renewable.