The South African Department of Transport (DoT) is offering 77 workplace opportunities through its 2027–2029 Internship and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) intake.
The programme includes 62 Graduate Internship positions and 15 TVET N6 Work Integrated Learning positions, providing opportunities across fields such as Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Information Technology, Engineering, Transport Management, Aviation, Maritime Studies, Logistics, Law, Environmental Management, Town Planning, Economics and related disciplines.
Graduate internships run for 24 months, while the TVET N6 WIL opportunities run for 18 months. Most positions are based at the Department’s Head Office in Pretoria.
Quick Overview
| Programme Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Department of Transport |
| Programme | Internship Programme 2027–2029 |
| Graduate Internships | 62 positions |
| TVET N6 WIL | 15 positions |
| Total Opportunities | 77 |
| Graduate Duration | 24 months |
| WIL Duration | 18 months |
| Graduate Stipend | R8,174.75 per month, according to qualification |
| WIL Stipend | Generally R6,131.00 per month |
| Main Location | Pretoria Head Office |
| Closing Date | 09 October 2026 |
The Department states that the graduate stipend is determined according to the intern’s qualification, with higher qualifications attracting a higher stipend. Most WIL listings state a stipend of R6,131.00 per month, although one WIL listing contains inconsistent wording, so applicants should confirm the applicable amount with the Department.
Who Can Apply?
The intake covers a wide range of academic and technical disciplines.
Potentially relevant qualifications include:
- Public Administration
- Public Management
- Political Science
- International Relations
- Management
- Accounting
- Financial Management
- Internal Auditing
- Law and LLB
- Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Informatics
- Human Resource Management
- Industrial Psychology
- Labour Relations
- Safety Management
- Environmental Health
- Social Work
- Psychology
- Operations Management
- Industrial Engineering
- GIS
- Geography
- Cartography
- Geomatics
- Tourism
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics
- Environmental Management
- Civil Engineering
- Traffic Policing
- Transport Management
- Maritime Studies
- Aviation
- Economics
- Statistics
- Town and Regional Planning
TVET students with relevant N6 qualifications are catered for separately through the WIL component of the programme.
Department of Transport Graduate Internship Opportunities
The graduate section includes positions across the Department’s different branches.
Administration Interns – X2
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/01
Location: Pretoria Head Office
Duration: 24 months
Applicants should have a Bachelor’s Degree in areas such as Public Administration, Political Science, International Relations, Public Affairs or Management.
Internal Control and Compliance Intern – X1
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/02
Relevant qualifications include Financial Accounting, Accounting or Internal Auditing.
Strategic Planning & Monitoring Intern – X1
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/03
Relevant fields include Public Management, Administration, Strategic Planning, Management, and Monitoring and Evaluation.
Corporate Legal Intern – X1
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/04
The advert lists qualifications including LLB, BA Law and postgraduate qualifications in Law.
Business Intelligence – Database Administration Intern – X1
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/06
Relevant fields include Information Technology, Computer Science, Informatics and related postgraduate qualifications.
IT Infrastructure Intern – X1
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/07
Applicants with qualifications in IT, Computer Science, Informatics and related fields may be considered.
Business Systems – Web Development Intern – X1
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/08
Relevant qualifications include IT, Computer Science, Informatics and related postgraduate qualifications.
Labour Relations Intern – X1
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/09
Relevant fields include Human Resource Management, Labour Relations, Labour Law and Industrial Relations.
Human Resource Recruitment and Selection Intern – X1
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/10
Relevant qualifications include National Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas or Bachelor’s Degrees in Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology and related fields.
Human Resource Administration Intern – X1
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/11
Applicants with Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology and related qualifications may apply.
Employee Health and Wellness Intern – X1
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/12
The position covers Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Quality Management. Relevant qualifications include Safety Management, Environmental Health, Social Work and Psychology.
Organisational Development Intern – X1
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/13
Relevant qualifications include Management Services, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering and Industrial Psychology.
Change Management Intern – X1
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/14
Relevant fields include Management Services, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management.
Geographic Information Systems Intern – X1
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/15
Relevant qualifications include GIS, Geography, Cartography, Geomatics and related fields.
Travel Services Intern – X1
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/16
Relevant qualifications include Public Administration, Public Management, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Finance and Tourism.
Facilities Management Intern – X1
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/17
Relevant qualifications include Public Administration, Management, Financial Management and Supply Chain Management.
Environmental Coordination Intern – X1
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/18
Relevant fields include Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Town Planning and transport-related disciplines.
Human Resource Development and PMDS Interns – X4
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/19
This allocation provides four positions for candidates with qualifications in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development or Industrial Psychology.
Financial Administration Intern – X1
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/20
Relevant qualifications include Financial Management, Accounting, Public Finance and Cost and Management Accounting.
Supply Chain Management Interns – X2
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/21
Relevant qualifications include Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement Management and related fields.
Road Transport Research, Policy, Standards and Guidelines Intern – X1
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/22
Qualification: National Diploma in Civil Engineering.
Road Safety Intern – X1
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/23
Relevant qualifications include Road Traffic Safety Management, Traffic Policing, Civil Engineering, Transport Management, Transport Planning and Data Analytics.
Road Accident and Incident Investigation Intern – X1
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/24
Relevant qualifications include Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Road Crash Investigation.
Maritime Security Intern – X1
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/25
Relevant fields include Maritime Security Management and Maritime Studies.
Maritime Industry Development Intern – X1
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/26
Relevant qualifications include Maritime Studies, Shipping and Logistics, Transport Management, Transport Logistics and Transport Economics.
Aviation Multilateral Affairs Intern – X1
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/27
Relevant fields include Air Transport Management, Transport Management, Transport Logistics, Transport Economics, Aeronautical Studies, Flight Dispatch and Aviation Management.
Air Transport Intern – X1
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/28
Relevant aviation and transport qualifications are listed for this position.
Aviation Industry Development and Airfreight Intern – X1
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/29
Relevant fields include Air Transport Management, Transport Management, Transport Logistics, Transport Economics, Aeronautical Studies, Flight Dispatch and Aviation Management.
Public Transport Network Development Interns – X2
References: DOT/GRAD/2026/30 and DOT/GRAD/2026/31
Relevant qualifications include Transport Management, Transport Economics, and Transport and Logistics.
Rail Infrastructure and Industry Development Intern – X1
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/32
Relevant qualifications include Transport Management, Transport Economics, and Transport and Logistics.
Rail Service Delivery – Rail Operations Intern – X1
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/33
Relevant qualifications include Transport Management, Transport Economics, Engineering, Transport and Logistics and related postgraduate qualifications.
Rail Safety Regulation Intern – X1
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/34
Relevant qualifications include Transport Management, Transport Economics, Transport and Logistics, Engineering and Law/LLB.
Rail Policy and Strategic Development Intern – X1
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/35
Relevant qualifications include Transport Management, Transport Economics, Transport and Logistics, Engineering, Town and Regional Planning and related postgraduate qualifications.
Modelling and Macroeconomic Analysis Intern – X1
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/36
Relevant fields include Economics, Econometrics, Statistics and Transport Economics.
Freight Logistics Intern – X1
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/37
Relevant qualifications include Transport Management, Transport Economics, Logistics, Transport and Logistics Management and Data Analysis.
Black Economic Empowerment Intern – X1
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/38
Relevant fields include Transport Management, Economics, Business Administration, Law, Logistics and Transport and Logistics Management.
Public Entity Finance Intern – X1
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/39
Relevant qualifications include Financial Management, Public Finance, Economics, Accounting and related postgraduate qualifications.
Governance Intern – X1
Reference: DOT/GRAD/2026/41
Relevant qualifications include Accounting, Investment Management, Financial Management and Financial Accounting.
Public Transport Provincial Internship Opportunities – X18
The Department also advertises 18 Public Transport internship opportunities, with two opportunities associated with each of South Africa’s nine provinces.
The qualification profile includes:
- Transport Economics
- Transport Planning
- Transport Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Town and Regional Planning
- Relevant postgraduate qualifications
The opportunities are listed for:
- Limpopo – X2
- Eastern Cape – X2
- Gauteng – X2
- Western Cape – X2
- Northern Cape – X2
- Mpumalanga – X2
- North West – X2
- Free State – X2
- KwaZulu-Natal – X2
Application email: [email protected]
Although the positions carry provincial names, the source advert lists the centre as Pretoria Head Office. Applicants should therefore rely on the official advert when determining the actual placement location.
Department of Transport TVET N6 WIL Programme – X15
The Department is also providing 15 Work Integrated Learning opportunities specifically for TVET N6 students.
These placements run for 18 months and are intended for students who have completed the theoretical component of their qualification and require workplace exposure.
WIL Administration – X4
Reference: DOT/WIL/2026/1
Relevant N6 fields include:
- Office Administration
- Public Management
- Administration
- Public Administration
- Business Management
WIL Human Resource Management and Development – X5
Reference: DOT/WIL/2026/2
Applicants require an N6 Certificate in Human Resource Management or Personnel Management.
WIL Legal Services – X1
Reference: DOT/WIL/2026/3
Requirement: N6 Certificate in Legal Services or Legal Practice.
WIL Financial Administration – X2
Reference: DOT/WIL/2026/4
Relevant fields include N6 Financial Administration and Financial Management.
WIL Administration – X2
Reference: DOT/WIL/2026/5
Relevant fields include N6 Financial Administration and Financial Management.
WIL Maritime Transport Administrative Support – X1
Reference: DOT/WIL/2026/6
Relevant N6 fields include Public Management, Public Administration and Business Management.
Together, these categories provide 15 TVET WIL opportunities.
How to Apply for the Department of Transport Internship Programme
Applicants must use the new Z83 application form and submit a comprehensive CV.
The post title and reference number must be clearly stated on the application.
Graduate Internship Applications
Email applications to:
Applications may also be posted to:
Department of Transport
Private Bag X193
Pretoria
0001
Or hand delivered to:
159 Forum Building, corner Struben and Bosman Street, Pretoria
TVET N6 WIL Applications
Email applications to:
Public Transport Graduate Internships
Email applications to:
Closing date: 09 October 2026.
Important Application Requirements
Applicants should carefully read the conditions before submitting an application.
If you are applying for more than one field of study, you must submit a separate Z83 form and required documentation for each application.
The Department may verify educational qualifications, previous experience, citizenship, references and security information.
Another important condition concerns previous internships. The Department states that applicants who previously participated in its internship programme will be disqualified. It further states that applicants who participated in internship programmes at other government departments or state entities may have their internship terminated.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. According to the advert, candidates who have not been contacted within six months after the closing date should regard their applications as unsuccessful.
Which Department of Transport Internship Should You Apply For?
Do not submit the same generic application to every position.
Start with your qualification and identify the position that matches your field.
For example:
| Your Qualification | Possible Opportunities |
|---|---|
| Human Resources | HR Recruitment, HR Administration, HR Development, Labour Relations |
| IT / Computer Science | Database Administration, IT Infrastructure, Web Development |
| Civil Engineering | Road Transport, Road Safety, Accident Investigation |
| Transport Management | Road, Rail, Public Transport, Aviation, Freight Logistics |
| Finance / Accounting | Financial Administration, Public Entity Finance, Governance |
| Law | Corporate Legal, Rail Safety Regulation, BEE-related work |
| Environmental Studies | Environmental Coordination, Employee Health and Wellness |
| N6 Human Resources | WIL Human Resource Management and Development |
| N6 Financial Management | WIL Financial Administration |
The key is to match your qualification to the correct position and reference number before submitting your application.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many opportunities are available?
The advert covers 77 opportunities: 62 Graduate Internships and 15 TVET N6 WIL positions.
How long are the graduate internships?
Graduate internships run for 24 months.
How long is the TVET WIL programme?
The WIL placements run for 18 months.
How much is the graduate stipend?
The advert lists R8,174.75, with the stipend determined according to the qualification.
How much is the WIL stipend?
Most WIL listings specify R6,131.00 per month, although one listing contains inconsistent wording. Applicants should confirm the applicable amount with the Department.
Can N6 TVET students apply?
Yes. Dedicated WIL opportunities are available in Administration, Human Resources, Legal Services, Financial Administration and Maritime Transport Administrative Support.
Are there IT opportunities?
Yes. The intake includes Database Administration, IT Infrastructure and Web Development opportunities.
Are there Human Resources opportunities?
Yes. There are several HR-related graduate positions as well as dedicated N6 WIL opportunities.
Can Transport and Logistics graduates apply?
Yes. Opportunities are available across road, rail, public transport, aviation, maritime transport, freight logistics and integrated transport planning.
Must I submit a separate application for each position?
Yes. Applicants applying for more than one field must submit a separate Z83 and required documentation for each application.
Where should graduate applications be sent?
Where should WIL applications be sent?
Where should Public Transport applications be sent?
When is the closing date?
09 October 2026.
Final Reminder
The Department of Transport Internship Programme 2027–2029 offers opportunities for both graduates and TVET N6 students across a wide range of fields.
However, having a qualification that appears somewhere in the advert does not automatically mean you qualify for every position.
Before applying:
- Check your qualification.
- Choose the position that matches your field.
- Record the correct reference number.
- Complete a separate Z83 for each application where required.
- Prepare a comprehensive CV.
- Use the correct application email address.
- Submit before 09 October 2026.
Most importantly, do not send one generic application to every vacancy. Match your qualification to the specific post, follow the stated requirements and quote the correct reference number.