Eastern Cape Provincial Treasury Internships 2026: X40 Posts

Who can apply

• Applicants must meet the qualification requirements of the position for which they are applying.
• A National Senior Certificate.
• A relevant Degree at NQF Level 7 or National Diploma at NQF Level 6 recognised by SAQA.
• Applicants must be unemployed.
• Applicants must never have participated in an internship programme previously.
• The specific field of qualification differs according to the internship position.

Documents you will need

• Applications must be submitted through the provincial e-Recruitment system.
• A fully completed Z83 form generated by the e-Recruitment system.
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
• Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications or other supporting documents at the initial application stage.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the interview date.
• The Department notes that the Z83 generated by the e-Recruitment system is currently not signable. Applicants who apply through the system will therefore not be disqualified because the generated Z83 is unsigned; shortlisted applicants may be requested to sign it on or before the interview date.

How to apply

Applications are submitted directly to Eastern Cape Provincial Treasury - we do not collect applications. Read the eligibility criteria, prepare your supporting documents, then complete your application on the official page.

Full details

The Eastern Cape Provincial Treasury invites unemployed South African graduates who have never previously participated in an internship programme to apply for the 24-month Internship Programme 2026/2027 - 2027/2028.

Internship Application Closing Date: 11 September 2026 at 23:59

Internship Locations: Bhisho, Chris Hani, Alfred Nzo, Joe Gqabi and Sarah Baartman Districts, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Eastern Cape Provincial Treasury Internship Programme 2026/2027

The Eastern Cape Provincial Treasury is offering 40 internship opportunities through its 24-month Internship Programme covering the 2026/27 - 2027/28 period.

The programme targets unemployed graduates who hold the relevant National Diploma or Degree and who have never previously participated in an internship programme.

Successful applicants will receive a stipend of:

R98 097 per annum

Most positions are based in Bhisho, with Municipal Financial Management opportunities available in selected Eastern Cape districts.

Internship Programme Overview

Department: Eastern Cape Provincial TreasuryProgramme: Internship Programme 2026/2027 - 2027/2028Number of Opportunities: 40Duration: 24 monthsStipend: R98 097 per annumMinimum Qualification: Relevant National Diploma NQF Level 6 or Degree NQF Level 7 as recognised by SAQAEmployment Requirement: Applicants must be unemployedPrevious Internship: Applicants must never have previously participated in an internship programmeClosing Date: 11 September 2026Application Method: Eastern Cape Provincial e-Recruitment System

Available Eastern Cape Provincial Treasury Internships

Total: 40 Internship Opportunities

Governmental ICT Management Internships - X3 Posts

Reference Number: PT. 06/08/2026Centre: BhishoStipend: R98 097 per annum

Applicants require a Degree at NQF Level 7 or National Diploma at NQF Level 6 in one of the following:

• Computer Science.
• Information Systems.
• Information Technology.
• Applications / Software Development.
• Communication Networks.
• Support Services.
• Information Security.

Applicants must be unemployed and must not have previously participated in an internship programme.

Accounting and Finance Internship Opportunities

Several opportunities are available to graduates with Accounting, Economics and related qualifications, including:

• Budget Management.
• Financial Asset Management.
• Public Entities.
• Macro Economic Analysis.
• Financial Governance.
• Municipal Financial Management.
• Strategic Procurement and Transversal Contracts.
• Financial Information Systems.

Applicants should apply only for positions where their qualification matches the stated requirements.

Engineering and Infrastructure Internships

Engineering, infrastructure and built-environment graduates can consider the following opportunities:

Infrastructure Management - X1

Qualification:

• Built Environment; or
• Geographical Information System.

Infrastructure Procurement - X1

Qualification:

• Quantity Surveying; or
• Civil Engineering.

Municipal Infrastructure Performance Management - X2

Qualification:

• Civil Engineering; or
• Quantity Surveying.

General Internship Requirements

Applicants must meet the qualification requirements of the position for which they are applying.

The internship advertisements consistently require:

The specific field of qualification differs according to the internship position.

Documents Required When Applying

Applications must be submitted through the provincial e-Recruitment system.

Applicants must submit:

Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications or other supporting documents at the initial application stage.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the interview date.

The Department notes that the Z83 generated by the e-Recruitment system is currently not signable. Applicants who apply through the system will therefore not be disqualified because the generated Z83 is unsigned; shortlisted applicants may be requested to sign it on or before the interview date.

How to Apply for Eastern Cape Provincial Treasury Internships 2026/2027

Applications must be submitted online only through the Eastern Cape Provincial Government e-Recruitment system.

Click here to apply for Eastern Cape Provincial Treasury Internships 2026/2027

Applicants may also access the provincial recruitment system through:

Click here to access Eastern Cape Provincial Government vacancies

Hand-delivered, emailed, faxed or posted applications will not be accepted.

Do not email applications to the e-Recruitment technical-support address.

e-Recruitment Technical Support

Applicants experiencing technical problems with the e-Recruitment system may email:

[email protected]

When reporting a technical problem, include:

• ID number.
• Profile email address.
• Details of the problem experienced.

This email address is for technical support only and must not be used to submit applications.

Technical support operating hours are:

Monday to Thursday: 08:00 - 16:30Friday: 08:00 - 16:00

Internship Enquiries

Internship enquiries may be directed to:

Ms T. Nkonyile: 083 8755 707

or

Ms B. Ndayi: 060 573 5574

Applicants should direct technical e-Recruitment problems to the technical-support email instead of the internship enquiry contacts.

Internship Application Closing Date

Applications close on:

11 September 2026 at 23:59

The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24 hours a day and closes at 23:59 on the closing date.

Late applications will not be considered.

Important Application Notes

• There are 40 internship opportunities available.
• The programme runs for 24 months.
• The stipend is R98 097 per annum.
• Applicants must be unemployed.
• Applicants must not have previously participated in an internship programme.
• Applications must be submitted through the provincial e-Recruitment system.
• A detailed CV and completed system-generated Z83 are required at the application stage.
• Qualification copies are required from shortlisted candidates, not necessarily at the initial application stage.
• Applications sent to the technical-support email will not be considered.
• Hand-delivered, faxed, posted and emailed applications will not be accepted.
• Applications close on 11 September 2026 at 23:59.

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