Closing Date: 13 March 2026
Programme Duration: 24 months
Locations: Multiple provinces across South Africa
Age Requirement: 18–35 years
Citizenship: South African citizens only
Stipend: Determined by SASSETA
The SAPS Graduate Internship Programme offers a 24-month Workplace Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunity for unemployed graduates across South Africa.
Funded by the Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA), this internship forms part of national skills development initiatives and gives young graduates practical exposure within the South African Police Service.
About the Programme
The SAPS Workplace Integrated Learning (WIL) Internship is designed to give unemployed graduates practical, supervised experience in their field of study.Educational Resources
Interns will be placed in different divisions within SAPS, including:
SAPS Academies
Crime Intelligence
Internal Audit
Risk and Integrity Management
Successful candidates will sign a 24-month internship contract with SASSETA.
Requirements:
Be a South African citizen aged 18–35
Have a National Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or NCV L4)
Have no criminal convictions or pending cases
Be unemployed
Never have been employed in the advertised field
Never have participated in a relevant internship before
Apply for a maximum of three (3) positions, using separate forms for each reference number
Available Internship Posts
1. Social Work Intern (16 Posts)
Section: Learner Support
Locations & Reference Numbers:Skills development courses
Bhisho, EC (2) – HRD INT 1/2025/26
Bishop Lavis, WC (2) – HRD INT 2/2025/26
Graaff-Reinet, EC (2) – HRD INT 3/2025/26
Mthatha, EC (2) – HRD INT 4/2025/26
Oudtshoorn, WC (2) – HRD INT 5/2025/26
Ulundi, KZN (2) – HRD INT 6/2025/26
Tshwane, GP (2) – HRD INT 7/2025/26
Phillipi (2) – HRD INT 8/2025/26
Requirements:
BA Social Work Degree (NQF 6 or higher) recorded on NLRD
Valid registration with SACSSP
Paid-up SACSSP fees for 2025/2026
Computer literacy (MS Word, PowerPoint advantageous)
2. Psychologist / Trauma Counsellor Intern (13 Posts)
Section: Learner Support
Locations & Reference Numbers:
Bhisho, EC (3) – HRD INT 9/2025/26
Bishop Lavis, WC (1) – HRD INT 10/2025/26
Graaff-Reinet, EC (1) – HRD INT 11/2025/26
Mthatha, EC (1) – HRD INT 12/2025/26
Oudtshoorn, WC (1) – HRD INT 13/2025/26
Ulundi, KZN (1) – HRD INT 14/2025/26
Tshwane, GP (3) – HRD INT 15/2025/26
Phillipi (2) – HRD INT 16/2025/26
Requirements:
Honours or B Psych degree in Psychology
Registered with HPCSA as Psychometrist or Registered Counsellor
Valid 2025/2026 registration proof
Core Duties
Provide counselling and debriefing services
Facilitate mental health programmes
Support SAPS members and families
Assist with psychological services and projects
3. Internal Audit Intern (9 Posts)
Section: Risk Based and Compliance Audit
Locations Include:
Pretoria, Polokwane, Potchefstroom, Bloemfontein, Durban, Cape Town, Kimberley, Nelspruit, East London
Reference Numbers: IA INT 01/2025/26 to IA INT 09/2025/26
Requirements:
Three-year National Diploma or Degree in fields such as:
Internal Audit
Commerce
Accounting
Financial Management
Cost and Management Accounting
Information Technology / Information Systems
4. Internal Audit Intern (9 Posts)
Section: Risk Based and Compliance Audit
Locations Include:
Pretoria, Polokwane, Potchefstroom, Bloemfontein, Durban, Cape Town, Kimberley, Nelspruit, East London
Reference Numbers: IA INT 01/2025/26 to IA INT 09/2025/26
Requirements:
Three-year National Diploma or Degree in fields such as:
Internal Audit
Commerce
Accounting
Financial Management
Cost and Management Accounting
Information Technology / Information Systems
5. Risk Management Practitioner Intern (2 Posts)
Location: Head Office, Pretoria
Reference: RIM INT 01/2025/26
Requirements:
Three-year Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in:
Risk Management
Internal Auditing
Finance
Business Continuity Management
6. Integrity Management Practitioner Intern (2 Posts)
Location: Head Office, Pretoria
Reference: RIM INT 02/2025/26
Requirements:
Three-year Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in:
Public Administration
Public Management
Human Resource Management
Internal Audit
Risk Management
Forensic Investigation
Law and Policing
How To Apply?
Complete the form fully and correctly.
Clearly indicate the correct post reference number on the form.
Attach:
Updated CV
Uncertified copy of ID
National Senior Certificate
All post-school qualifications
Statement of results
Proof of professional registration (where required)
Submit your application by post or hand delivery to the relevant office for your chosen post.
Do not email or fax applications — these will not be accepted.