# Free State Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation: CATHSSETA Youth Development Programmes 2027: X50 Funded Posts > This is a Free State programme with 50 funded places in Performing Arts, Sport and Recreation, Fine Arts and Administration… Canonical: https://bursaryza.co.za/internship/free-state-department-sport-free-state-department-of-sport Last updated: 2026-11-06 Internship This is a Free State programme with 50 funded places in Performing Arts, Sport and Recreation, Fine Arts and Administration, for people with the qualifications named in each stream. Each stream pays a set annual stipend and runs for 12, 18 or 24 months. Listing last updated 06 Nov 2026. We recheck our listings every day. FS Internship FS Free State Department Sport, No official link published Provider Free State Department Sport, Closing date 20 Nov 2026 Province - [Free State](https://bursaryza.co.za/province/free-state) Level Matric Value Accommodation Monthly allowance Transport Fields of study Engineering Accounting/Finance Commerce/Business IT/Computer Science Education/Teaching Hospitality/Tourism Media/Communications Science Humanities/Arts Fast answer Free State Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation: CATHSSETA Youth Development Programmes 2027: X50 Funded Posts is a internship offered by Free State Department Sport, in Free State. Applications close on 20 Nov 2026. ## Who can apply - A qualification distinction applicants must not ignore: The poster names a National Diploma at NQF Level 6. It does not explicitly say that a TVET N6 certificate alone qualifies, even though the heading includes “TVET Placement”. An N6 certificate is not automatically interchangeable with a completed National Diploma at NQF 6. If you have an N6 certificate but not the named National Diploma, seek written clarification through the official channel before applying. - Check both the field and the NQF level. Broadly related qualifications are not automatically accepted. Where the advert says NQF 6 or above, that wording should not be replaced by an unrelated grade or certificate. - Prepare your certified highest qualification. Where a certificate has not yet been issued, the poster permits an official academic transcript plus a letter from the relevant institution confirming successful completion. - The phrase “public institutions only” matters particularly for an article linking both university and TVET college resources. The department’s poster prioritises or limits consideration to applicants who studied with public institutions; it does not establish an automatic right to a place merely because a college is public. - Public TVET colleges, universities and universities of technology offer different qualification types and NQF levels. The name of an institution does not determine whether a particular certificate meets the NQF 6 wording in this recruitment poster. - Use the TVET College Explorer to locate public colleges, the University Explorer to research higher-education programmes, and the Careers and Qualifications Explorer to identify a qualification’s registered level. Confirm borderline eligibility directly with the Free State recruitment office. - This is especially important for the Administration category, where the N-Diploma (TVET Placement) heading could be mistaken for an invitation to all N6 candidates. The actual minimum qualification statement says National Diploma (NQF 6). - Qualifications and institution research: University Explorer · TVET College Explorer · Careers and Qualifications Explorer. - Supply an official academic transcript and a letter from your institution confirming successful completion, as the poster instructs. ## Documents you will need - Cover letter specifying the particular internship programme for which you are applying. - Curriculum Vitae (CV) that accurately describes your qualifications, genuine projects and skills. - Certified Matric certificate, not a statement of results; certification must be less than six months old. - Certified copy of your highest qualification certificate, with certification less than six months old. If it has not yet been issued, submit an official academic transcript and a confirmation letter from your institution verifying completion. - Certified copy of your South African identity document. - The poster explicitly imposes the six-month certification rule on the Matric and highest-qualification certificates. It does not separately state a certification-age limit for the ID copy, so do not present such a rule as employer-confirmed. - For the cover letter, name the route plainly—for example, “Application: Sport and Recreation Intern — SACR_SPORTREC_2026”. That is an Edupstairs suggested format; the department has not prescribed an exact subject or letter title. - Use the Edupstairs ATS CV and Cover Letter Assistant to structure your CV and motivation. The tool can help with clarity but cannot guarantee shortlisting or override the employer’s PDF requirements. - Scanned PDF format, under 8 MB as stated by the employer. Follow any additional per-field instructions shown by the official application form. ## How to apply Applications are submitted directly to Free State Department Sport, - we do not collect applications. Read the eligibility criteria, prepare your supporting documents, then complete your application on the official page. Always verify the details on the official page before applying - closing dates, eligibility and required documents can change without notice. This page summarises publicly available information to help you decide. ## Full details Your qualification may be exactly what a Free State internship needs. But applying under the wrong category, or uploading an outdated certified certificate, could stop your application from being considered. The Free State Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, working with CATHSSETA, has advertised 50 funded places across four youth development programmes. The fields are Performing Arts, Sport and Recreation, Fine Arts and Administration. The four routes differ in important ways. Some require an NQF Level 6 or higher credential. Contract lengths are 12, 18 or 24 months, and the published stipends are R42,000, R60,000 or R63,000 per annum. An N6 certificate should not be assumed to meet an advertised NQF 6 qualification. The employer plans to start the programmes on 1 December 2026. The programmes will run into 2027 and, in some cases, beyond. Recruitment closes on 20 November 2026. The supplied poster does not give a closing hour. Most importantly, the department says people who have already taken part in a CATHSSETA-funded youth development programme should not apply. Preference goes to eligible Free State residents. Check the public-institution condition in the advert before you submit. To apply, use the four listings on the Free State official internship portal. Do not send applications to a general email address. ## Quick overview: Free State CATHSSETA youth programmes 2026/2027 Editor's note: 2027 in this article refers to the period when the programmes run. The advert gives a planned December 2026 start, so the intake should not be described as starting for the first time in January 2027. ## Why this announcement deserves attention This is not one general internship. The department has set aside places and different stipend rates for four named development streams. Start by finding the category that matches your qualification. Then read its conditions and use the matching application listing. The opportunity covers creative arts, sport and recreation, and administration. You do not need to be an artist to find a possible route. The Administration N-Diploma (TVET Placement) category includes the qualifications named in the advert. The range of fields does not mean everyone qualifies. A person with only Matric, an unrelated diploma or an unverified NQF level should not assume they are eligible. Check the exact qualification title and level with the Edupstairs Careers and Qualifications Explorer. The programme is linked to CATHSSETA, the Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority. CATHSSETA supports workplace learning and skills development in its sectors. You can read more on the CATHSSETA official website. Its general mandate does not add extra eligibility rules to this advert. ## All 50 positions: streams, durations and annual stipends Pay note: The stipends are stated per annum, not per month. Dividing the annual figures by 12 gives monthly equivalents of about R5,000, R3,500 and R5,250. These are simple calculations, not confirmed payment dates, deductions or guaranteed monthly payments. Confirm the payment arrangements with the department. The official portal shows four listings. The number of places in each stream does not guarantee that every qualifying applicant will be selected. ## Performing Arts: 10 music instructor places Official portal code: SACR_PERF_ARTS_2026. The Graduate Development Programme offers 10 places in Performing Arts. The poster describes the qualification as Advanced University Diploma: Music Instructor (NQF 6 and upwards). Duration: 24 months. Stipend: R60,000 per annum, which is a monthly equivalent of R5,000. The actual contract arrangements still apply. For candidates with a relevant qualification, this publicly funded placement may offer professional experience in music instruction and arts programmes. The advert does not describe daily duties, so do not assume teaching work, performance schedules or a specific worksite. If your qualification title is worded differently from the advert, first check its registered NQF level in the Careers and Qualifications Explorer. Then confirm that it is equivalent with the recruitment office. Do not decide that you qualify on your own. Open the official department recruitment list and choose Music Instructor Intern. ## Sport and Recreation: 15 graduate development places Official portal code: SACR_SPORTREC_2026. This stream offers 15 places in Sport and Recreation. The qualification is described as Advanced Certificate in Sports, Recreation and Fitness Management (NQF 6 and upwards). Duration: 24 months. Stipend: R60,000 per annum, about R5,000 a month. Career paths linked to sport and recreation include sports programme administration, community recreation, fitness operations and event coordination. These are examples for career research. They are not assignments from the employer or promises of professional registration. Use Career Discovery to compare your interests with sport and recreation jobs. Use the National Skills Intelligence Explorer to research South African occupational data. Choose Sport and Recreation Intern on the verified SACR recruitment portal. ## Arts and Design: 10 university student internships Official portal code: SACR_ARTS_2026. The advert allocates 10 places in the Student Internship (University Category A) for Arts and Design. It specifies an Advanced Certificate: Fine Arts (NQF 6). Duration: 12 months. Stipend: R42,000 per annum, about R3,500 a month when divided by twelve. This stream uses its own qualification wording. It is not automatically open to every Fine Arts graduate, graphic designer, photographer or anyone whose certificate includes the word art. Check your exact qualification title and the institutional rules that apply. For career research, explore arts qualifications with the University Explorer. Compare related jobs with the Careers and Qualifications Explorer. Choose Fine Arts Intern on the official department application page. ## Administration: 15 N-Diploma (TVET Placement) positions Official portal code: SACR_ADM_2026. The Internship N-Diploma (TVET Placement) stream offers 15 places in Administration. The poster names the qualification as National Diploma in Business Administration, Public and Supply Chain Management (NQF 6). Duration: 18 months. Stipend: R63,000 per annum, a monthly equivalent of about R5,250. An important difference to note: the poster names a National Diploma at NQF Level 6. It does not say that a TVET N6 certificate alone qualifies, even though the heading includes TVET Placement. An N6 certificate is not automatically the same as a completed National Diploma at NQF 6. If you hold an N6 certificate but not the named National Diploma, ask for written clarification through the official channel before you apply. The poster groups Business Administration, Public and Supply Chain Management together. If your diploma title is different, check whether the department accepts it. Do not change the list of fields yourself. Explore public colleges with the TVET College Explorer. Look at training routes on the SETA Platform. These are independent guides. They do not replace the department's eligibility rules. Choose Administration Intern on the Free State department application portal. ## Eligibility: seven checks to make before applying ### 1. Have you taken part in a CATHSSETA-funded programme before? The poster says only people who have not previously taken part in a CATHSSETA-funded youth development programme should apply. If you have joined one before, do not assume you can apply again. ### 2. Does your qualification match the stream you choose? Check both the field and the NQF level. Related qualifications are not automatically accepted. Where the advert says NQF 6 or above, do not replace that requirement with an unrelated grade or certificate. ### 3. Did you study at a public institution? The poster says consideration is given to students who studied at public institutions only. This is a major condition. If you studied at a private institution, do not assume you qualify until you get clarification. ### 4. Do you live in the Free State? The advert gives preference to eligible Free State residents. It does not clearly state that a Free State address is required for every applicant. Placement locations and relocation arrangements are not disclosed. ### 5. Do you have a certified Matric certificate? The poster requires a certified Matric certificate, not only a statement of results. The certification must be less than six months old. ### 6. Can you prove that you completed the relevant qualification? Prepare your certified highest qualification. If the certificate has not been issued yet, the poster accepts an official academic transcript and a letter from the institution confirming that you completed the qualification. ### 7. Can you submit complete PDF documents? Uploads must be scanned PDF files under 8 MB, as the poster requires. The online form may have limits for each field. Follow its instructions exactly. The poster does not give an age range, an exact closing time, a general minimum academic mark or a confirmed worksite address. Do not assume these details from other youth programmes. ## Public institutions, qualifications and the NQF 6 question The phrase public institutions only matters, especially for readers looking at both university and TVET college options. The poster gives priority to, or limits consideration to, applicants who studied at public institutions. A college being public does not automatically give you a place. Public TVET colleges, universities and universities of technology offer different qualification types and NQF levels. The name of an institution does not decide whether a certificate meets the NQF 6 wording in this poster. Use the TVET College Explorer to find public colleges. Use the University Explorer to research higher education programmes. Use the Careers and Qualifications Explorer to check a qualification's registered level. If you are unsure whether you qualify, confirm directly with the Free State recruitment office. This matters most for the Administration stream. The heading N-Diploma (TVET Placement) could be read as an invitation to all N6 candidates. The minimum qualification in the advert is a National Diploma (NQF 6). ## How much do participants receive? Understanding the annual stipend The poster lists its payment column as Learner Stipend and gives each amount per annum. The monthly equivalents come from dividing the annual figures by twelve. They are not a second promise from the employer. They do not confirm whether payments are monthly, how deductions work or whether other benefits are included. The poster does not mention accommodation, transport allowances or a permanent job guarantee. Look at the contract length as well as the annual rate. A 12-month Arts and Design placement and a 24-month Performing Arts placement cannot be compared directly by total value unless you account for the length of each contract. ## Required documents: the five things to upload The employer's poster asks for scanned PDF documents under 8 MB. Prepare the following: 1. Cover letter naming the internship programme you are applying for. 2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) that accurately describes your qualifications, real projects and skills. 3. Certified Matric certificate, not a statement of results. The certification must be less than six months old. 4. Certified copy of your highest qualification certificate, certified less than six months ago. If it has not been issued yet, submit an official academic transcript and a letter from your institution confirming completion. 5. Certified copy of your South African identity document. The poster applies the six-month certification rule to the Matric and highest qualification certificates. It does not set a certification age limit for the ID copy, so do not present that as an employer rule. For the cover letter, state the route clearly, for example: Application: Sport and Recreation Intern - SACR_SPORTREC_2026. This is a suggested format from Edupstairs. The department has not set an exact subject line or letter title. Use the Edupstairs ATS CV and Cover Letter Assistant to organise your CV and motivation. The tool can help you write clearly, but it cannot guarantee that you will be shortlisted or change the employer's PDF requirements. ## How to apply: choose the correct official online listing Applications are handled through the online recruitment portal of the Free State Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation. The portal currently shows four listings, each with its own code: Step 1: Confirm your stream. Match your exact qualification field and NQF level with the advertised programme. Do not pick a stream just because its stipend is higher. Step 2: Prepare your supporting documents. Check certificate dates, official academic evidence, the scanned PDF format and the file size limit before you start the form. Step 3: Open the verified SACR application portal. Find your programme by its published name and listing code. The four cards in the Edupstairs application centre lead to the same official listing page, where you choose the correct position. Step 4: Complete the application for your chosen listing. Enter your true personal, educational and contact details. Upload every file the online application asks for. Step 5: Review and submit before 20 November 2026. The advert does not give a closing hour. Do not wait until the last minute, and save any confirmation details you receive. Do not send your application documents to the enquiries mailbox. The poster lists that mailbox for enquiries only. The advertisement directs applicants to an online submission system. ## The four application codes: how the selector works On page 1, choose Music Instructor, Sport and Recreation, Fine Arts or Administration. Your choice carries through to the page 2 Application Centre with the matching reference code, qualification summary, stipend and contract duration. The department's verified portal lists four separate vacancies. The evidence available to Edupstairs does not show four separate direct web addresses. All four cards therefore point to the official portal, not to guessed deep links. After you open the portal, choose the matching code, complete that vacancy's form and follow the department's upload rules. Edupstairs does not submit applications for you. If the portal listing changes or disappears, confirm the recruitment status with the department before you share identity documents or try to submit. ## Seven avoidable application mistakes 1. Choosing the wrong stream: An Administration qualification is not automatically eligible for Fine Arts or Performing Arts. 2. Confusing N6 with NQF 6: A TVET N6 certificate should not be presented as an NQF Level 6 National Diploma without confirmation. 3. Ignoring the previous-participation rule: The poster excludes people who have already joined a CATHSSETA-funded youth development programme. 4. Uploading a statement of Matric results: The employer asks for the certificate, not just a statement of results. 5. Using old certificates: The Matric and highest qualification copies must be certified less than six months before you apply. 6. Leaving out the cover letter or academic evidence: If your qualification certificate has not been issued, use the transcript and completion letter option described in the notice. 7. Treating an email enquiry as an application: Use the online recruitment system, not the enquiries mailbox. Another risk is not checking the actual PDF size and readability. A document that is hard to read may delay your application or count against it, even if you meet the academic requirements. ## Will the programme begin in 2027? The poster says the programme is planned to start on 1 December 2026. Contracts may end on different dates depending on the CATHSSETA and departmental arrangements. This means a programme could run through 2027 without starting in 2027. The 2027 label helps readers find opportunities that continue into the next year. It does not mean the department has announced a January 2027 intake. The notice gives a closing date of 20 November 2026 but no exact time. The page will show the date without inventing an hour. Still, apply early. ## Edupstairs career tools for creative, sport and administration graduates Your learning path does not have to end with one application. The University Explorer helps graduates and future students look into public higher education institutions. The TVET College Explorer helps readers research vocational qualifications and TVET pathways. Use the Careers and Qualifications Explorer to compare job requirements, especially for music instruction, fine arts, sport and recreation, business administration and supply chain management. The Career Discovery assessment helps you explore career interests. It does not decide whether you qualify for this programme. The National Skills Intelligence Explorer provides more South African research on occupations and skills needs. The SETA Platform has information about sector training and workplace learning routes, including those relevant to CATHSSETA. Prepare accurate application documents with the ATS CV and Cover Letter Assistant. Ask general career planning questions with Ask Edupstairs AI. Check suspicious advertisements with the Edupstairs Recruitment Scam Detector. These tools are independent Edupstairs resources. They do not add conditions set by the employer. ## Latest internships published on Edupstairs If your qualification does not match the CATHSSETA streams, you can look at these recently published Edupstairs opportunities. Each has its own application rules and deadline: - Sol Plaatje Municipality Graduate Internships 2027: 10 technical positions, 24 months in Kimberley, five engineering and science disciplines. Closes 13 Nov 2026 at 12:00. - Tshwane South TVET College and SASSETA Internship Programme 2027: four NQF 7 field groups, including HR and Public Management. Closes 12 Nov 2026. - BMW Group SA Graduate Programme 2027: 14 qualification groupings, with 65% average and recent graduation rules. Closes 13 Nov 2026. - Rand Water Graduate Internship Programme 2027: 25 advertised posts in technical and professional graduate fields. Closes 11 Nov 2026. - Buffalo City Municipality Internships 2026/27: 25 posts across various municipal qualification routes. Closes 13 Nov 2026. - Royal Bafokeng Holdings Internship Programme 2027: Finance, Human Capital, Communications and Secretariat streams. Deadlines vary: 22 and 30 Nov 2026. - NERSA Internships and Learnerships 2027: 21 fields across different departments, with their own qualification rules. Closes 16 Nov 2026. - Wits Health Consortium Internship Programme 2026: research administration, open to Grade 12 with no experience required. Closes 10 Nov 2026. Some of these are engineering focused. Others include general administration, HR or communication fields. They are alternatives for career exploration. They are not extra openings in the Free State CATHSSETA programme. To keep browsing current opportunities, use the Edupstairs latest internships hub. Check each employer's current application status yourself. ## Where to go next on Edupstairs Qualifications and institution research: University Explorer, TVET College Explorer, Careers and Qualifications Explorer. Interests, occupations and skills: Career Discovery, National Skills Intelligence Explorer, SETA Platform. Preparing an application: ATS CV Assistant, Ask Edupstairs AI, Recruitment Scam Detector. Find more openings: Latest Internships, Company Entry-Level Jobs. Source and applications: Free State SACR online application portal, Official CATHSSETA website. ## Frequently asked questions about the CATHSSETA youth programmes ### 1. How many Free State CATHSSETA programme positions are advertised? Fifty in total: 10 Music Instructor, 15 Sport and Recreation, 10 Fine Arts and 15 Administration places. ### 2. What is the closing date? 20 November 2026. The advert and online portal do not give an exact closing hour. ### 3. Are these programmes definitely starting in 2027? No. The advert says the programmes are planned to start on 1 December 2026. The year 2027 describes the period the programmes continue into. ### 4. How long are the contracts? Performing Arts and Sport and Recreation are 24 months. Fine Arts is 12 months. Administration is 18 months. ### 5. How much is the Performing Arts stipend? R60,000 per annum. The monthly equivalent is R5,000, but the actual payment schedule must be confirmed. ### 6. How much is the Sport and Recreation stipend? R60,000 per annum, about R5,000 as a monthly equivalent. ### 7. How much is the Fine Arts stipend? R42,000 per annum, about R3,500 as a monthly equivalent. ### 8. How much is the Administration stipend? R63,000 per annum, about R5,250 as a monthly equivalent. ### 9. Can I apply with Matric only? The advert lists tertiary-level qualifications, generally at NQF 6 or above, for these streams. Matric alone is not stated as enough. ### 10. Does an N6 certificate automatically qualify for the Administration stream? No. The advert specifies a National Diploma at NQF 6. The N-Diploma (TVET Placement) category title should not be read as accepting an N6 certificate alone. ### 11. Can someone who attended a private college apply? The advert says consideration is given to people who studied at public institutions only. If you studied at a private institution, ask for clarification before you assume you are eligible. ### 12. Must applicants live in the Free State? Preference goes to qualifying Free State residents. The poster does not clearly state a compulsory residence rule for everyone. ### 13. Can I apply if I was on a CATHSSETA-funded youth programme before? The advert says only applicants who have not previously taken part in any CATHSSETA-funded youth development programme should apply. ### 14. Is there a published age limit? The advert does not give an age range. Do not assume an age limit from an unrelated youth programme. ### 15. What if my qualification certificate has not been issued yet? Send an official academic transcript and a letter from your institution confirming that you completed the qualification, as the poster instructs. ### 16. Does the certified Matric copy need to be recent? Yes. The advert requires a certified Matric certificate, not a statement of results. The certification must be less than six months old. ### 17. What format should supporting documents be in? Scanned PDF format, under 8 MB, as the employer states. Follow any extra instructions for each field on the official application form. ### 18. Can I email my documents to Mrs Nomzi Mbhele? No. The enquiries email address is for questions only. Submit applications through the online departmental recruitment portal. ### 19. Where are the exact workplaces? The advert does not give individual assigned worksites or relocation support. It gives preference to Free State applicants. ### 20. Does this internship guarantee permanent employment? The poster does not state any such guarantee. The opportunity is a fixed-duration development placement. ## Complete the right application first Start with the qualification wording, not the stipend. Identify your field and level, check the public institution and previous CATHSSETA participation conditions, and gather all the scanned documents before you open the portal. Use the exact code from the official listing, and remember the closing date of 20 November 2026. No published closing hour is not permission to submit late. If you do not qualify for this intake, look at the latest internships on Edupstairs. You can also research other CATHSSETA or SETA routes with the SETA Platform. Do not give inaccurate academic information to apply. ## Disclaimer, primary sources and editorial integrity Edupstairs is an independent South African education and career opportunities publisher. We do not receive, assess or approve applications for the Free State Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation or CATHSSETA. Primary advert: The Free State DSACR and CATHSSETA Youth Development Programmes poster that accompanies this article. It gives the four programme categories, 50 places, qualifications, annual stipends, durations, public institution and prior participation requirements, document checklist, planned December 2026 start and 20 November 2026 closing date. Recruitment confirmation: The department's official recruitment portal shows the four matching positions and closing dates. The official CATHSSETA About page gives background on the SETA's wider mandate. It does not give the detailed selection conditions for this vacancy. Not confirmed by the advert: specific workplace addresses, an exact closing hour, an age range, an admission guarantee, the recruitment assessment process, a full benefits breakdown or a guaranteed permanent job after placement. The poster gives annual stipend figures. The monthly equivalents in this article are only calculations. ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the Free State Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation: CATHSSETA Youth Development Programmes 2027: X50 Funded Posts? The Free State Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation: CATHSSETA Youth Development Programmes 2027: X50 Funded Posts is a internship offered by Free State Department Sport, for South African students and applicants interested in Engineering, Accounting/Finance, and Commerce/Business. This is a Free State programme with 50 funded places in Performing Arts, Sport and Recreation, Fine Arts and Administration, for people with the qualifications named in each stream. Each stream pays a set annual stipend and runs for 12, 18 or 24 months. You can read the full details, eligibility criteria, and application steps on this page before you apply. ### Who qualifies for the Free State Department Sport, internship? To qualify for the Free State Department Sport, internship, applicants generally need to meet a few key conditions. These include A qualification distinction applicants must not ignore: The poster names a National Diploma at NQF Level 6. It does not explicitly say that a TVET N6 certificate alone qualifies, even though the heading includes “TVET Placement”. An N6 certificate is not automatically interchangeable with a completed National Diploma at NQF 6. If you have an N6 certificate but not the named National Diploma, seek written clarification through the official channel before applying., Check both the field and the NQF level. Broadly related qualifications are not automatically accepted. Where the advert says NQF 6 or above, that wording should not be replaced by an unrelated grade or certificate., and Prepare your certified highest qualification. Where a certificate has not yet been issued, the poster permits an official academic transcript plus a letter from the relevant institution confirming successful completion.. It is open to applicants at Matric, TVET, and Diploma level. Read every requirement carefully on the official listing, because meeting all of them improves your chances of being shortlisted. ### When does the Free State Department Sport, internship close? According to our sources, the Free State Department Sport, internship closes on 20 November 2026. We last checked this listing on 11 November 2026. We always recommend verifying the closing date on the official listing, as providers sometimes extend or bring forward their deadlines. ### What documents do I need to apply? For the Free State Department Sport, internship you will typically need to prepare Cover letter specifying the particular internship programme for which you are applying., Curriculum Vitae (CV) that accurately describes your qualifications, genuine projects and skills., Certified Matric certificate, not a statement of results; certification must be less than six months old., and Certified copy of your highest qualification certificate, with certification less than six months old. If it has not yet been issued, submit an official academic transcript and a confirmation letter from your institution verifying completion.. Make sure any copies you submit are certified and clearly legible, as incomplete applications are often rejected. It also helps to scan everything in advance so you can upload or attach the documents quickly when you apply. ### How do I apply for the Free State Department Sport, internship? Applications are handled through the Free State Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation’s online recruitment portal. The portal presently displays four listings with separate codes: Choose this official listing Recruitment code Music Instructor Intern SACR_PERF_ARTS_2026 Sport and Recreation Intern SACR_SPORTREC_2026 Fine Arts Intern SACR_ARTS_2026 Administration Intern SACR_ADM_2026 Step 1 - Confirm your stream. Match the exact qualification field and NQF level with the advertised programme. Do not select a stream simply because its stipend is higher. Step 2 - Prepare the supporting documents. Check certificate dates, official academic evidence, scanned PDF format and the file-size limit before beginning the form. Step 3 - Open the verified SACR application portal. Find your programme using its published name and listing code. The four cards in the Edupstairs application centre take you to this same official listing page, where you choose the correct position. Step 4 - Complete the application for your selected listing. Enter your true personal, educational and contact information. Upload all files requested by the specific online application. Step 5 - Review and submit before 20 November 2026. The advert does not disclose a closing hour. Avoid relying on a last-minute submission and save confirmation details where available. Do not send your application documents to the enquiries mailbox. The poster lists nomzi@sacr.fs.gov.za for enquiries, while the advertisement directs applicants to an online submission system. Apply early and keep a copy of any reference number or confirmation you receive, in case you need to follow up. ## Sources This page summarises information published by: Deadline 9 days left Closes 20 Nov 2026 ### Do you qualify? Check each requirement before you apply. A qualification distinction applicants must not ignore: The poster names a National Diploma at NQF Level 6. It does not explicitly say that a TVET N6 certificate alone qualifies, even though the heading includes “TVET Placement”. An N6 certificate is not automatically interchangeable with a completed National Diploma at NQF 6. If you have an N6 certificate but not the named National Diploma, seek written clarification through the official channel before applying. Check both the field and the NQF level. Broadly related qualifications are not automatically accepted. Where the advert says NQF 6 or above, that wording should not be replaced by an unrelated grade or certificate. Prepare your certified highest qualification. Where a certificate has not yet been issued, the poster permits an official academic transcript plus a letter from the relevant institution confirming successful completion. The phrase “public institutions only” matters particularly for an article linking both university and TVET college resources. The department’s poster prioritises or limits consideration to applicants who studied with public institutions; it does not establish an automatic right to a place merely because a college is public. Public TVET colleges, universities and universities of technology offer different qualification types and NQF levels. The name of an institution does not determine whether a particular certificate meets the NQF 6 wording in this recruitment poster. Use the TVET College Explorer to locate public colleges, the University Explorer to research higher-education programmes, and the Careers and Qualifications Explorer to identify a qualification’s registered level. Confirm borderline eligibility directly with the Free State recruitment office. This is especially important for the Administration category, where the N-Diploma (TVET Placement) heading could be mistaken for an invitation to all N6 candidates. The actual minimum qualification statement says National Diploma (NQF 6). 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