Government Printing Works Internships 2026: X45 Graduate Posts

The Government Printing Works (GPW) invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for 45 Graduate Internship Programme opportunities for 2026 / 2027 in Pretoria and East London. Internship Application Closing Date: 19 October 2026 Internship Locations: Pretoria, Gauteng and East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa Internship Duration: 24 months Stipend: R8 174.75 per month The programme covers 37 placement areas and 45 internship posts in fields including Supply Chain Management, Finance, Accounting, Law, IT, Engineering, Human Resources, Communications, Psychology, Occupational Health and Safety, Graphic Design and Public Administration. Pasted text About the Government Printing Works Internship Programme The Government Printing Works Internship Programme is aimed at unemployed South African graduates who need practical workplace experience. The official programme is described as the 2027/2029 financial-year internship programme and runs for 24 months. Most positions are based in Pretoria, while two Sales internship posts are located at the GPW Regional Warehouse in East London. Pasted text Applicants must be unemployed South African citizens and must not previously have participated in an internship programme. Pasted text Available GPW Internship Opportunities Strategic Sourcing – X2 Posts Reference: GPW2026/01 Location: Pretoria Qualification: Degree in Supply Chain Management or Logistics Management. Pasted text Contract Management – X2 Posts Reference: GPW2026/02 Location: Pretoria Qualification: Degree in Supply Chain Management or Procurement. Pasted text Financial Services – X4 Posts Reference: GPW2026/03 Location: Pretoria Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Financial Accounting. Pasted text Asset and Inventory Management – X1 Post Reference: GPW2026/04 Location: Pretoria Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management or Accounting Management. Pasted text Facilities Management – X2 Posts Reference: GPW2026/05 Location: Pretoria Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Public Administration, Public Management or a facilities-related qualification. Pasted text Contracts and Litigation – X1 Post Reference: GPW2026/06 Location: Pretoria Qualification: LLB Degree or Paralegal qualification. Pasted text Enterprise Risk Management – X1 Post Reference: GPW2026/07 Location: Pretoria Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Risk Management, Law, Business Management, Finance or Commerce. Pasted text Internal Audit – X1 Post Reference: GPW2026/08 Location: Pretoria Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Internal Auditing or Accounting Science. Pasted text Office of the CEO – X1 Post Reference: GPW2026/09 Location: Pretoria Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Public Management, Public Administration, Office Management or Business Management. Pasted text Office of the General Manager: Corporate Services – X1 Post Reference: GPW2026/10 Location: Pretoria Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Office Management and Technology. Pasted text Office of the General Manager: Operations – X1 Post Reference: GPW2026/11 Location: Pretoria Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Public Management, Public Administration, Office Management and Technology or Operations Management. Pasted text Communications – X1 Post Reference: GPW2026/12 Location: Pretoria Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Communication, Marketing or Media Studies. Pasted text E-Gazette Contact Centre – X1 Post Reference: GPW2026/13 Location: Pretoria Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Contact Centre Management or a related qualification. Pasted text Demand Planning – X1 Post Reference: GPW2026/14 Location: Pretoria Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management. Pasted text Operations Planning – X1 Post Reference: GPW2026/15 Location: Pretoria Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Operations Management, Production or Project Management. Pasted text Sales – East London – X2 Posts Reference: GPW2026/16 Location: East London, Eastern Cape Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Operations Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Management or Public Administration. Pasted text Digitalization – X1 Post Reference: GPW2026/17 Location: Pretoria Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in IT, Software Programming, Computer Systems, Engineering, Printing or Technology Management. Pasted text Technical Technology Support: Quality, Health and Safety – X1 Post Reference: GPW2026/18 Location: Pretoria Qualification: National Diploma in Quality Management, Operations Management, Engineering or Printing. Pasted text Technical Technology Support: Technology Planning – X1 Post Reference: GPW2026/19 Location: Pretoria Qualification: National Diploma in Industrial Engineering or Chemical Engineering. Pasted text Rubber Stamps – X1 Post Reference: GPW2026/20 Location: Pretoria Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Graphic Design or Desktop Publishing. Pasted text Security Management – X1 Post Reference: GPW2026/21 Location: Pretoria Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Security Management. Pasted text Integrity Management and Investigations – X1 Post Reference: GPW2026/22 Location: Pretoria Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Investigation, Policing, Law or Social Sciences. Pasted text Strategy Planning and Monitoring – X2 Posts Reference: GPW2026/23 Location: Pretoria Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Public Administration, Public Management or Business Management. Pasted text Enterprise Portfolio Management Office – X1 Post Reference: GPW2026/24 Location: Pretoria Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in ICT or Project Management. Pasted text Knowledge Management – X1 Post Reference: GPW2026/25 Location: Pretoria Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Information Science, Information Management or Records Management. Pasted text ID and Passport Factory – X1 Post Reference: GPW2026/26 Location: Pretoria Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechatronic Engineering. Pasted text Paper Stores Central – X1 Post Reference: GPW2026/27 Location: Pretoria Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management or Logistics Management. Pasted text Equipment Maintenance – X1 Post Reference: GPW2026/28 Location: Pretoria Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering. Pasted text Service Maintenance – X1 Post Reference: GPW2026/29 Location: Pretoria Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current). Pasted text Employee Benefits and Administration – X1 Post Reference: GPW2026/30 Location: Pretoria Qualification: Diploma or Degree in Human Resources Management or Public Administration. Pasted text Talent Management – X1 Post Reference: GPW2026/31 Location: Pretoria Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Development, Management of Training or Human Resources Management. Pasted text Performance Management & Development System – X1 Post Reference: GPW2026/32 Location: Pretoria Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Development, Management of Training or Human Resources Management. Pasted text Organisational Development and Change Management – X1 Post Reference: GPW2026/33 Location: Pretoria Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Work-study, Operations Management, Management Services, Production Management or Industrial Psychology. Pasted text Recruitment and Selection – X1 Post Reference: GPW2026/34 Location: Pretoria Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management. Pasted text Labour Relations – X1 Post Reference: GPW2026/35 Location: Pretoria Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Labour Relations or Labour Law. Pasted text Employee Health and Wellness – X1 Post Reference: GPW2026/36 Location: Pretoria Qualification: Degree in Social Work or Psychology. Pasted text Occupational Health and Safety – X1 Post Reference: GPW2026/37 Location: Pretoria Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in Safety Management or an Occupational Health and Safety-related qualification. Pasted text Minimum Requirements Applicants must: * Be South African citizens. * Be unemployed. * Have the qualification required for the internship they are applying for. * Not previously have participated in an internship programme. Pasted text Applicants should apply only for opportunities that match their qualifications. What the Internship Offers Successful candidates will receive structured workplace exposure and training relevant to their qualifications. Interns will participate in workplace activities, projects and capacity-building initiatives under the supervision of experienced employees. The programme is primarily a graduate development opportunity and should not be regarded as a permanent appointment. Pasted text How to Apply Applications can be submitted by email or hand delivery. Apply by Email Email applications to: Internship.2026@gpw.gov.za Applicants must use the correct reference number for the internship in the email subject line. For example: Subject: GPW2026/17 – Digitalization Internship Applicants applying by email should attach only: * A completed new Z83 form. * A comprehensive CV. The email and attachments must not exceed 2MB. Applicants should not submit screenshots, ZIP files, IMG files or JPEG documents. Pasted text Hand-Delivered Applications Applications may also be delivered to: Government Printing Works 389 Sophie De Bruyn Street Pretoria Gauteng Applicants must use the new Z83 Application for Employment form. Applications submitted using the old Z83 form will not be considered. A separate application should be completed for each internship applied for, using the appropriate reference number. Pasted text Supporting Documents At the initial application stage, applicants are required to submit the completed new Z83 form and CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to provide certified copies of qualifications and other supporting documents before or on the interview date. Applicants with foreign qualifications are responsible for obtaining a SAQA evaluation. Pasted text Closing Date 19 October 2026 The closing times are: Hand-delivered applications: 16:00 Email applications: 23:59 Late or non-compliant applications will not be considered.