The South African Council for Educators (SACE) is inviting unemployed South African graduates to apply for the Internship Programme 2025/2027. This is a structured 24-month opportunity designed to give graduates meaningful workplace exposure under mentorship, especially those who have never had internship or work experience.
Location: Centurion (Head Office) & Polokwane (Limpopo Office)
Closing Date: 26 August 2025
Stipend: NQF 6 – R5 000 p/m; NQF 8 – R7 500 p/m
Available Internship Positions
1. Communication Intern – SACE Head Office (Centurion)
- Reference: COMS 001 (01 post)
- Minimum Qualification: Honours Degree (NQF 8) in Digital Communications, Media Studies, Communications, Journalism, or Public Relations.
2. Registration Intern – SACE Limpopo Office (Polokwane)
- Reference: SACE LIMPOPO 002 (01 post)
- Minimum Qualification: Diploma (NQF 6) in Management Assistant, Office Management, or Public Management.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be unemployed and under the age of 35
- Have never participated in an internship programme
- Not have prior work experience
- Be willing to commit to a 24-month internship contract signed between SACE and the ETDP-SETA
As part of Employment Equity, designated groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit the following (all copies certified within the past 6 months):
- Completed SACE Employment Application Form (downloadable from www.sace.org.za)
- Comprehensive CV
- Certified copy of ID
- Certified copies of qualifications
- SAQA evaluation certificate for any foreign qualifications
Important: Information provided on the application form must match your CV. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted with the correct reference number in the subject line. Choose one of the following methods:
- Email: recruitment@sace.org.za
- Hand delivery / Courier: Human Resource Unit, SACE Building Block 1, 240 Crossway Park Offices (Corner Jean), Centurion
👉 Click here to apply for SACE Internships 2025/2027
👉 Download SACE Employment Application Form
For enquiries, contact:
- Mary Chauke: 012 663 0429
- Motsatsi Makgoba: 012 663 0423
Please note: Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates. If you are not contacted within three months after the closing date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. SACE also reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Conclusion
The SACE Internship Programme 2025/2027 is a remarkable opportunity for unemployed graduates to gain professional experience and skills in a supportive environment. With only a few posts available, applicants are encouraged to prepare carefully and submit complete applications on time. This could be the first step in shaping a rewarding career in the education sector.
