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.