SASSA Internships & Work Integrated Learning Programme X5 โ Mpumalanga | Graduates & TVET N6 Learners | Stipends up to R8,174.80 | Apply by 18 September 2026
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is inviting unemployed graduates and TVET College learners to apply for 5 Internship and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities at the Mpumalanga Regional Office.
There are 2 Graduate Internship positions and 3 Work Integrated Learning positions available in Finance, Human Capital Management, Grants Administration, Executive Support, and Communications & Customer Care.
Graduate interns will receive an all-inclusive monthly stipend of R8,174.80, while WIL learners will receive R5,865.25 per month.
Applications close on 18 September 2026 at 16:00.
SASSA Opportunities Overview
| Programme | Positions | Duration | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Internship Programme | 2 | 24 months | R8,174.80 |
| Work Integrated Learning Programme | 3 | 18 months | R5,865.25 |
| Total | 5 | Varies | Varies |
SASSA Graduate Internship Programme X2
SASSA is inviting unemployed graduates aged 18โ35 years to apply for the following opportunities.
1. Finance Internship X1
Branch: Finance
Number of Posts: 1
Reference: SAS/MPU/26/47
Location: Mpumalanga Regional Office
Qualification
Applicants need a:
3-Year Diploma or Degree (NQF Level 6 or 7) in:
- Financial Accounting; or
- Accounting
Duration
24 months
Stipend
R8,174.80 per month โ all-inclusive
2. Human Capital Management Internship X1
Branch: Human Capital Management
Number of Posts: 1
Reference: SAS/MPU/26/48
Location: Mpumalanga Regional Office
Qualification
Applicants need a:
3-Year Diploma or Degree (NQF Level 6 or 7) in:
- Human Resources Management
- Public Management
- Administration
Duration
24 months
Stipend
R8,174.80 per month โ all-inclusive
Graduate Internship Requirements
Applicants for the two graduate internships must:
- Be between 18 and 35 years old
- Be South African citizens
- Be unemployed
- Have the relevant Diploma or Degree
SASSA identifies the following Employment Equity targets:
African Male / African Female / People with Disabilities
SASSA Work Integrated Learning Programme X3
SASSA is also inviting TVET College learners to apply for three Work Integrated Learning opportunities.
Applicants must have completed N6 and require practical workplace exposure to fulfil the requirements of their qualifications.
3. Grants Administration Office WIL X1
Position: Grants Administration
Number of Posts: 1
Reference: SAS/MPU/26/49
Qualification
Applicants need an:
N6 National Certificate or Statement of Results in:
- Public Management
- Administration
- Management Assistant
Duration
18 months
Monthly Stipend
R5,865.25
4. Executive Support WIL X1
Position: Executive Support
Number of Posts: 1
Reference: SAS/MPU/26/50
Qualification
Applicants need an:
N6 National Certificate or Statement of Results in:
- Public Management
- Administration
- Management Assistant
Duration
18 months
Monthly Stipend
R5,865.25
5. Communications and Customer Care WIL X1
Position: Communications and Customer Care
Number of Posts: 1
Reference: SAS/MPU/26/51
Qualification
Applicants need an:
N6 National Certificate or Statement of Results in:
- Public Relations
- Communications
- Media Studies
- Multimedia Journalism
- Customer Care
Duration
18 months
Monthly Stipend
R5,865.25
WIL Programme Requirements
Applicants for the Work Integrated Learning opportunities must:
- Have completed an N6 National Certificate
- Be South African citizens
- Be unemployed
- Require practical work exposure to complete their qualification
- Require a minimum of 6โ18 months practical work exposure
- Obtain confirmation from their institution
Successful candidates will be appointed on an 18-month Work Integrated Learning contract.
Required Documents for WIL Applicants
The advert specifically states that applicants interested in the Work Integrated Learning Programme should submit:
- Fully completed New Z83 form
- N6 Certificate or Statement of Results
- Letter from the institution confirming that the student needs a minimum of 6โ18 months’ work experience
- CV specifying subjects and courses/modules obtained
- Copy of ID
- Academic qualifications
Applicants must quote the relevant:
Reference number and position name
as stated in the advertisement.
Documents for Graduate Internship Applicants
For the Internship Programme, the advertisement states that applicants should submit:
- CV
- Completed New Z83 form
- Copy of ID
- Academic qualifications
The advert notes that failure to comply with the application requirements may result in disqualification.