What is happening?
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) has opened applications for its 2026–2028 internship programme. The 24-month internships are based in Pretoria and offer a monthly stipend of R7 860.50.
Applications must be submitted online via the DSAC e-recruitment portal before the deadline: 6 February 2026 at 12:00.
Why it matters to you
If you’ve completed a diploma or degree and are unemployed, this internship could help you gain public service work experience in your field. The programme covers areas like heritage, language, IT, communications, and finance.
All internships are paid and full-time. However, DSAC will not cover transport or accommodation for candidates outside Gauteng.
What you need to know
Here’s a breakdown of the available internship posts, reference numbers, qualifications needed, and number of positions available:
| Post Title | Ref No | Qualification Required (NQF 6) | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Archives & Film Archives | 01/2026 | Archival Studies, Media, IT, Film | 3 |
| Heritage Promotion & Preservation | 02/2026 | Heritage, Anthropology, Fine Arts | 3 |
| National Language Services | 03/2026 | Translation, Language Planning | 3 |
| Cultural Development | 04/2026 | Dramatic Arts, Media Studies | 3 |
| Entity Oversight & Interface | 05/2026 | Public Admin, Audit, Finance | 1 |
| International Cooperation | 06/2026 | International Relations, Politics | 3 |
| HR Management | 07/2026 | HR, Public Admin | 1 |
| Social Cohesion | 08/2026 | Social Sciences, History | 2 |
| Risk Management | 09/2026 | Auditing, Data Analytics | 2 |
| Financial Admin / Management | 10/2026 | Finance, Accounting, Economics | 1 |
| Supply Chain Management | 11/2026 | Logistics, SCM | 1 |
| Communications & Marketing | 12/2026 | PR, Journalism | 1 |
| ICT | 13/2026 | IT, Web Dev, Software Dev | 1 |
| Legal Services | 14/2026 | LLB or BProc | 1 |
| Internal Audit | 15/2026 | Info Systems, Auditing | 1 |
| Strategic Planning | 16/2026 | Public Admin, Strategy | 1 |
| Infrastructure | 17/2026 | Built Environment | 3 |
| Active and Winning Nations | 18/2026 | Sports Science, Biokinetics | 6 |
| Security & Work Environment | 19/2026 | Public Admin, Accounting | 1 |
All posts are based in Pretoria.
What you should do next
Follow these steps to apply:
- Register at: https://erecruit.dsac.gov.za/public/login_test.php
- Create a profile with full personal and academic information
- Complete the electronic Z83 form on the system
- Submit your application before 6 February 2026 at 12:00
- No documents needed at application stage — shortlisted candidates will be asked later
Use a smartphone if you don’t have a computer.
If you don’t have internet access, you can request assistance at the DSAC offices before the deadline.
After applying, you’ll get a confirmation message via the portal.
