Police Secretariat Internships 2026: Graphic Design Has a Route

Who can apply

• Unemployed South African graduate
• Completed relevant National Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree or Honours Degree
• Qualification from an accredited higher-learning institution
• No previous Public Service internship participation
• Subject matching the selected post’s requirements
• Use the qualification you have completed when checking your fit. The individual posts below specify a Degree or National Diploma in their named fields.
• Preference will be given where appointments promote representativity in race, gender and disability. Your qualification still needs to match the relevant study route.
• The listed subject for Internal Communication is Graphic Design. If your qualification title differs, ask the role’s enquiry contact to confirm its relevance before proceeding.

How to apply

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

Full details

Graphic Design is the stated entry field for Internal Communication in the Police Secretariat internships 2026. Check your subject before completing the Z83. Seven places pay R8 174.75 monthly on 24-month contracts; send your form and CV by 30 October 2026.

The five study routes have separate references and submission mailboxes. Public Administration and IT or Computer Science each account for two places, so compare your award with the specific role you choose.

Which programme details should you know before choosing a role?

Do your completed qualification and programme history meet the entry rules?

The programme targets graduates who meet these requirements:

Use the qualification you have completed when checking your fit. The individual posts below specify a Degree or National Diploma in their named fields.

Preference will be given where appointments promote representativity in race, gender and disability. Your qualification still needs to match the relevant study route.

Which of the five study fields matches your award?

• Forensic Investigation: Civilian Oversight Monitoring and Evaluation, CSP/22/2026 - one place
• Graphic Design: Internal Communication, CSP/23/2026 - one place
• Public Administration: Office of the Secretary, CSP/24/2026 - two places
• Information Technology or Computer Science: Corporate Services, CSP/25/2026 - two places
• Internal Auditing: Internal Audit, CSP/26/2026 - one place

Read the subject requirement alongside the unit name. For Internal Communication, check for Graphic Design on your qualification; for Corporate Services, check for IT or Computer Science.

How can you make your CV relevant to the design or IT route?

For Graphic Design graduates

Use genuine coursework or projects to explain your design experience. Identify the communication brief, the layout or visual material you created, and your own contribution to any team project.

A short project entry can show the purpose, tools and design choices behind your work. Keep the description specific enough for a recruiter to understand what you did.

For qualification enquiries about this role, contact Mr M Mashifane on 012 493 1435.

For IT or Computer Science graduates

Describe real technical projects in your CV: the system or task, your contribution and the problem you worked through. Relevant academic work can help you explain your capabilities as a new graduate.

For any previous employment, give accurate dates and describe your main responsibilities. The programme instructions ask for a detailed CV, so make your training and experience easy to follow.

Which mailbox belongs to your chosen reference?

Internal Audit uses [email protected]. It has a different submission mailbox from Corporate Services, although the two posts share an enquiry contact in the notice.

How do you prepare a complete Z83 and CV submission?

1. Check your chosen field and reference in the official Police Secretariat internship notice.
2. Download the new Z83 form. Complete all sections accurately, enter the position and reference, initial where indicated, then sign and date the declaration.
3. Prepare a detailed CV showing your qualification, relevant projects and any previous positions, dates and responsibilities.
4. Send your pack to the matching mailbox, or use a physical submission route below. A clear email subject could be CSP/23/2026 - Internal Communication Internship.
5. Check the reference and complete, readable attachments before sending. Allow enough delivery time to meet the 30 October 2026 deadline and keep a copy or receipt.

Start with the Z83 and CV. Copies of qualifications and other supporting documents are not required initially. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified documents when requested, on or before the interview day.

Where can you post, courier or hand-deliver your pack?

Postal address: Civilian Secretariat for Police Service, Private Bag X922, Pretoria, 0001.

Hand delivery or courier: Reception Desk, 2nd Floor, Fedsure Building, 258 Lilian Ngoyi Street, Pretoria.

Use the department’s full address and the correct reference on your pack. Plan delivery ahead of closing, as late submissions will not be accepted.

What else should you check before sending your documents?

Does a general Communications qualification meet the design requirement?

The listed subject for Internal Communication is Graphic Design. If your qualification title differs, ask the role’s enquiry contact to confirm its relevance before proceeding.

Do you need certified documents with your first submission?

No. The initial pack is a completed new Z83 and detailed CV. Certified supporting documents are requested from shortlisted candidates for submission on or before the interview date.

Does a previous private-sector internship automatically exclude you?

The stated restriction concerns previous Public Service internships. The notice does not explain every other programme history, so ask the department if your circumstances need clarification.

Can the 24-month internship contract be renewed?

The programme is expressly described as non-renewable for 24 months. Check the appointment documents for your start and end dates.

When should you regard your submission as unsuccessful?

If you have not been contacted within one month after closing, the department’s guidance is to regard it as unsuccessful. Correspondence is limited to shortlisted candidates.

Actionable Next Steps

Match your completed qualification to a reference, tailor your CV and complete the new Z83. Check the mailbox or delivery address and send the full pack ahead of 30 October 2026.

You can compare more internship opportunities on SETA Careers while planning your next step.

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