Internship
Gauteng Department of Agriculture Internships 2026
Johannesburg, Gauteng
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About this role
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.