Department of Transport Opens 15 Work Integrated Learning Opportunities for N6 Students

Who can apply

• There are another two Administration positions within the Chief Financial Officer branch.
• Reference: DOT/WIL/2026/5
• N6 Financial Administration
• N6 Financial Management
• Although the position is titled Administration, the qualification requirement is specifically linked to financial administration and financial management.
• Do not select this position simply because the title says Administration if your N6 qualification does not match the listed requirement.
• The general application instruction focuses on submitting the completed new Z83 together with a comprehensive curriculum vitae.
• Applicants should follow the document instructions exactly rather than adding or removing documents based on assumptions.
• Where additional supporting documents are requested later in the selection process, make sure they are provided within the required timeframe.
• The safest approach is to follow the current government advert rather than relying on older application procedures.
• This is one of the most important steps.
• DOT/WIL/2026/1 – Administration
• Office Administration, Public Management, Administration, Public Administration or Business Management.
• DOT/WIL/2026/2 – Human Resource Management and Development
• Human Resource Management or Personnel Management.
• DOT/WIL/2026/3 – Legal Services
• Legal Services or Legal Practice.
• DOT/WIL/2026/4 – Financial Administration
• Financial Administration or Financial Management.
• DOT/WIL/2026/5 – Administration
• DOT/WIL/2026/6 – Maritime Transport Administrative Support
• Public Management, Public Administration or Business Management.
• Do not use one reference number for every application.

How to apply

Applications are submitted directly to Department Transport 15 Work - we do not collect applications. Read the eligibility criteria, prepare your supporting documents, then complete your application on the official page.

Full details

The Department of Transport is recruiting 15 N6 candidates for its 2026/2027 Work Integrated Learning Programme, offering an 18-month workplace placement with a R6,131 monthly stipend. Opportunities are available across administration, human resources, legal services, financial administration and maritime support, with applications closing on 9 October 2026.

For TVET College students who have completed their theoretical studies but still need practical workplace experience, this intake could provide the missing step towards completing their training journey.

The programme is specifically built around relevant N6 qualifications, with all 15 placements offering structured workplace exposure.

What is the Department of Transport Work Integrated Learning Programme?

Work Integrated Learning allows students to put the knowledge gained during their studies into practice inside a real workplace.

The Department of Transport’s current programme runs for 18 months and includes 15 positions across six different placement categories. The advertised stipend is R6,131 per month.

This is particularly relevant to TVET College students who have completed an N6 qualification and need practical experience related to their field of study.

The placements are based within different branches of the Department of Transport.

How are the 15 positions divided?

The programme includes six Work Integrated Learning categories.

The available opportunities are:

• Administration - 4 positions
• Human Resource Management and Development - 5 positions
• Legal Services - 1 position
• Financial Administration - 2 positions
• Administration within the Chief Financial Officer branch - 2 positions
• Maritime Transport Administrative Support - 1 position

Together, these make up the 15 advertised placements.

Each opportunity has its own reference number and qualification requirements.

Applicants should therefore choose the position that matches their N6 qualification rather than submitting randomly.

Who qualifies for the Administration positions?

The first Administration intake offers four positions.

Reference: DOT/WIL/2026/1

Applicants need an N6 Certificate in one of the following:

• Office Administration
• Public Management
• Administration
• Public Administration
• Business Management

This placement falls under the Office of the Director-General and runs for 18 months.

Candidates with one of these qualifications should make sure the exact qualification is clearly stated on their curriculum vitae.

Who qualifies for Human Resource Management and Development?

This is the largest individual intake, with five positions available.

Reference: DOT/WIL/2026/2

Applicants need an N6 Certificate in:

• Human Resource Management
• Personnel Management

The programme can provide qualifying students with exposure to professional human-resource processes in a government environment.

If your N6 is specifically in human resources or personnel management, this is the placement that most closely matches your studies.

Who qualifies for the Legal Services position?

There is one Work Integrated Learning position within Corporate Legal Services.

Reference: DOT/WIL/2026/3

Applicants need an N6 Certificate in:

• Legal Services
• Legal Practice

This opportunity is aimed at candidates whose TVET studies are connected directly to legal administration and practice.

Because only one position is advertised, applicants should make sure their documents are complete and that the correct reference number appears on the application.

Who qualifies for Financial Administration?

The Department is offering two Financial Administration positions.

Reference: DOT/WIL/2026/4

Applicants need an N6 Certificate in:

• Financial Administration
• Financial Management

The placement sits within the Chief Financial Officer branch and runs for 18 months.

Students entering this environment may gain exposure to the administrative side of public-sector financial processes.

What qualification is required for the second Administration intake?

There are another two Administration positions within the Chief Financial Officer branch.

Reference: DOT/WIL/2026/5

The advertised qualifications are:

Although the position is titled Administration, the qualification requirement is specifically linked to financial administration and financial management.

Do not select this position simply because the title says Administration if your N6 qualification does not match the listed requirement.

Who qualifies for Maritime Transport Administrative Support?

The Maritime branch has one position available.

Reference: DOT/WIL/2026/6

Applicants need an N6 Certificate in:

• Public Management
• Public Administration
• Business Management

The programme runs for 18 months and carries the same advertised monthly stipend as the other WIL placements.

This opportunity may be especially interesting to candidates who want administrative exposure connected to South Africa’s transport environment.

How much is the monthly stipend?

The advertised stipend for the Work Integrated Learning positions is:

R6,131 per month

The programme runs for 18 months.

Applicants should still budget carefully.

The advert does not state that additional accommodation, transport or meal allowances will be provided.

Do not assume these costs are covered unless the Department communicates otherwise during the selection process.

Where will successful candidates be based?

The programme is associated with the Department of Transport’s Pretoria Head Office.

Applicants who live outside the area should consider whether they can realistically participate for the full 18-month period.

Think about:

• Daily transport
• Accommodation if relocation is necessary
• Commuting time
• Monthly travel costs
• Reliability of your transport arrangements

The R6,131 stipend should not automatically be treated as disposable income.

Your transport and living costs may affect how much of it you actually have available each month.

Can someone with a National Diploma or degree apply?

These particular positions are specifically advertised as Work Integrated Learning opportunities for candidates with relevant N6 qualifications.

The Department is separately advertising graduate internships for candidates with National Diplomas and degrees.

That distinction matters.

If you have an N6 and require practical workplace training, use the WIL opportunity matching your qualification.

If your qualification is a National Diploma or university degree, the Department’s graduate internship opportunities may be more appropriate.

Can previous internship participants qualify?

Applicants who have previously participated in an internship programme will be disqualified under the conditions stated in the Department’s advert.

Candidates should therefore provide truthful information about previous programmes.

Do not hide previous internship participation in an attempt to improve your chances.

Recruitment may include verification of:

• Qualifications
• Previous experience
• Citizenship
• References
• Security information

Accuracy matters throughout the process.

Do you need to complete a Z83 form?

Yes.

Applications must be submitted using the new Z83 application form together with a comprehensive curriculum vitae.

The position title and correct reference number must be stated clearly.

If you are unsure how to complete the government application form correctly, use this New Z83 Form 2026 download and completion guide.

Small errors on a government application can create unnecessary problems, so take your time when completing the form.

Do you need to submit certified qualifications immediately?

The general application instruction focuses on submitting the completed new Z83 together with a comprehensive curriculum vitae.

Applicants should follow the document instructions exactly rather than adding or removing documents based on assumptions.

Where additional supporting documents are requested later in the selection process, make sure they are provided within the required timeframe.

The safest approach is to follow the current government advert rather than relying on older application procedures.

What should you include in your curriculum vitae?

Your curriculum vitae should make it easy to understand how your studies match the WIL position.

Include:

• Full name
• Active cellphone number
• Active email address
• Residential information
• N6 qualification
• TVET College
• Subjects completed
• Other relevant certificates
• Previous experience, where applicable
• Computer skills
• Relevant practical abilities

Because these are Work Integrated Learning opportunities, having limited formal experience should not make you think your curriculum vitae has no value.

Your education is one of the most important parts of the application.

How should you match your qualification to the correct reference?

This is one of the most important steps.

Use the following as your guide:

DOT/WIL/2026/1 - AdministrationOffice Administration, Public Management, Administration, Public Administration or Business Management.

DOT/WIL/2026/2 - Human Resource Management and DevelopmentHuman Resource Management or Personnel Management.

DOT/WIL/2026/3 - Legal ServicesLegal Services or Legal Practice.

DOT/WIL/2026/4 - Financial AdministrationFinancial Administration or Financial Management.

DOT/WIL/2026/5 - AdministrationFinancial Administration or Financial Management.

DOT/WIL/2026/6 - Maritime Transport Administrative SupportPublic Management, Public Administration or Business Management.

Do not use one reference number for every application.

Can you submit applications for more than one position?

Yes, but applicants interested in more than one WIL opportunity must submit a separate Z83 application for each position.

This means you should not send one Z83 and simply list several references.

For example, if your qualification makes you eligible for both DOT/WIL/2026/1 and DOT/WIL/2026/6, prepare separate applications for each.

Each application should clearly show the correct:

• Position title
• Reference number
• Z83 form
• Curriculum vitae

Do not rush into submitting all six reference numbers. First match the subjects and title on your N6 certificate to the advertised field. A carefully targeted application is more useful than sending applications for programmes you do not qualify for.

How can applications be submitted?

Applicants have three submission options.

Email

Work Integrated Learning applications can be emailed to:

[email protected]

Use a clear subject line that includes the programme and relevant reference number.

For example:

WIL Administration - DOT/WIL/2026/1

Postal submission

Applications can be sent to:

Department of TransportPrivate Bag X193Pretoria0001

Hand delivery

Applications can be delivered to:

Department of Transport159 Forum BuildingCorner Struben and Bosman StreetPretoria

These application channels are listed specifically for the Department’s current recruitment intake.

What should you check before emailing your application?

Before pressing send, check the entire application carefully.

Confirm that:

• The Z83 form is complete
• The correct reference number is stated
• Your curriculum vitae is attached
• Your email subject is clear
• Your cellphone number is correct
• Your email address is active
• Your N6 qualification is clearly listed
• Your documents open correctly
• Your information is truthful

A surprisingly common mistake is sending an email without the attachments.

Open the email one final time and confirm everything is included.

What happens if you want to submit by post?

Postal applications should be sent early.

Do not post your application on the closing date and assume it will automatically arrive on time.

Delivery times can vary.

If you are using a postal or courier service, keep proof that the application was sent.

Applicants using hand delivery should also avoid arriving at the last possible moment.

When do applications close?

Applications close on:

9 October 2026

The Department has published the same closing date for this Work Integrated Learning recruitment intake.

Eligible students should avoid waiting until the final day, particularly if they still need to complete a Z83 or prepare their curriculum vitae.

How long could the recruitment process take?

Government recruitment can take time.

The Department indicates that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates.

Applicants who have not been contacted within six months after the closing date should regard their application as unsuccessful.

During this period, keep checking:

• Your cellphone
• Missed calls
• Email inbox
• Spam folder

Do not change your contact details without ensuring that you can still receive recruitment communication.

Should applicants pay anyone for placement?

No one should promise you guaranteed selection in exchange for money.

Be cautious if someone requests:

• An application fee
• Placement payment
• Recruitment fee
• Money to move your application forward
• Banking passwords
• One-time PINs

Use the stated government application channels.

A legitimate application should depend on your eligibility and the recruitment process, not payment to an individual.

Who should consider this programme?

This programme could be particularly useful if you:

• Have completed a relevant N6 qualification
• Need practical workplace experience
• Studied at a TVET College
• Have not previously participated in an internship programme
• Can participate for 18 months
• Can realistically work in Pretoria
• Want experience in a national government department

For many N6 students, completing theoretical studies is only one part of the journey.

Workplace exposure can be essential for turning classroom knowledge into practical experience.

Why could 18 months of workplace exposure matter?

Eighteen months is long enough for participants to move beyond simply observing how an office works.

Over time, learners may develop stronger abilities in areas such as:

• Professional communication
• Record keeping
• Administration
• Time management
• Public-sector procedures
• Teamwork
• Office systems
• Document management
• Workplace professionalism

The exact duties will depend on the branch and placement.

The real value of Work Integrated Learning comes from actively developing practical competence rather than simply completing the required time.

Keep track of what you learn throughout the programme.

Those experiences can later strengthen your curriculum vitae and future applications.

Final Thoughts

The Department of Transport Work Integrated Learning Programme 2026/2027 offers 15 N6 candidates an opportunity to gain 18 months of practical workplace exposure while receiving an advertised R6,131 monthly stipend.

The intake covers administration, human resources, legal services, financial administration and maritime administrative support.

Before submitting, the most important step is to match your N6 qualification to the correct reference number.

Complete the new Z83 carefully, prepare an updated curriculum vitae and submit a separate application for every position you genuinely qualify for.

With applications closing on 9 October 2026, eligible TVET College students have time to prepare - but leaving the application until the final day creates unnecessary risk.

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