SASSA Internships and TVET Learnerships 2026 South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) invites South African unemployed youth to apply for the Internship and TVET Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Programme 2026. Internship Application Closing Date: 30 March 2026 Internship Location: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa About the SASSA Internship and WIL Programme 2026 SASSA is offering both Graduate Internships (24 months) and TVET Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities (18 months). These programmes are designed to provide: * Structured workplace experience * Skills development in the public sector * Monthly stipends * Improved employability Programme Duration and Stipend Graduate Internship * Duration: 24 months * Stipend: R7 860.50 per month TVET WIL Programme * Duration: 18 months * Stipend: R5 639.75 per month SASSA Graduate Internship Opportunities The following fields are available: Information and Communication Technology (Ref: SASIn – 01) * National Diploma / BTech / Degree in ICT Legal Services (Ref: SASIn – 02) * LLB Degree Human Capital Management (Ref: SASIn – 03) * HR Management / Public Administration / Business Administration Financial Accounting (Ref: SASIn – 04) * National Diploma / Degree in Financial Accounting Risk Management and Compliance (Ref: SASIn – 05) * Forensic Investigation / Compliance Management SASSA TVET Work Integrated Learning Programme Open to N6 students in: * Industrial Engineering * Management Services * Management Assistant * Financial Accounting * Business Studies * Public Administration WIL Placement Locations Placements are available across KwaZulu-Natal districts: * Durban District (Nsimbi and Urban Local Offices) * Ulundi District (Mbazwana Local Office) * Midlands District (Weenen Local Office) * Pietermaritzburg District (Camperdown Local Office) * KZN Regional Office (various units including Finance, ICT, Legal Services, Customer Care, Executive Support) Minimum Requirements Applicants must: * Be South African citizens * Be between 18 and 35 years old * Be unemployed * Meet qualification requirements for the selected programme * Submit a completed Z83 application form * Submit a detailed CV * Include the correct reference number in the email subject line Required Documents Applicants must prepare: * Updated CV * Completed and signed Z83 form * Certified copy of ID * Certified copies of qualifications * Academic transcript * Driver’s licence (if applicable) Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit full supporting documents. How to Apply Applications must be submitted via email to the relevant SASSA office. Applicants must: * Use the correct email address for the selected office * Include the reference number and position name in the subject line Examples of email addresses include: * NMPKZNApplication@sassa.gov.za * VukaniKZNapplications@sassa.gov.za * NNMKZNApplication@sassa.gov.za * PHNKZNApplications@sassa.gov.za * FZDKZNApplications@sassa.gov.za * SSMKZNAPPLICATIONS@SASSA.GOV.ZA * STAKZNApplication@sassa.gov.za * MCApplications@sassa.gov.za Important Notes * Late applications will not be accepted * Incorrect or incomplete applications may be disqualified * Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted * Ensure all instructions are followed carefully