SASSA Mpumalanga Internships and TVET WIL Programme 2026

Who can apply

• TVET applicants must have completed the relevant N6 National Certificate and require practical workplace exposure to complete their qualification requirements.
• Applicants must also have a letter from their institution confirming that they need between 6 and 18 months of workplace experience.
• The applicant’s qualification must match the specific WIL opportunity being applied for.

How to apply

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

Full details

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) invites unemployed South African graduates and TVET College students in Mpumalanga to apply for the Internship and Work Integrated Learning Programme 2026.

Internship / WIL Application Closing Date: 18 September 2026 at 16:00

Internship / WIL Location: SASSA Mpumalanga Regional Office, Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, South Africa

SASSA Mpumalanga Internship and WIL Programme 2026

SASSA Mpumalanga Regional Office is offering five opportunities for unemployed graduates and TVET College students who need workplace experience.

The programme includes:

Graduate Internships: 24 months

and

TVET Work Integrated Learning: Up to 18 months

Successful graduate interns will receive an all-inclusive monthly stipend of R8,174.80, while TVET WIL learners will receive R5,865.25 per month.

Programme Overview

Applicants must be South African citizens and unemployed.

Graduate internship applicants must be between 18 and 35 years old.

Finance Internship

Branch: FinanceNumber of Posts: X1Reference Number: SAS/MPU/26/47Duration: 24 monthsStipend: R8,174.80 per month

Applicants must have a relevant three-year Diploma or Degree at NQF Level 6 or 7 in:

Financial Accounting

or

Accounting

Human Capital Management Internship

Branch: Human Capital ManagementNumber of Posts: X1Reference Number: SAS/MPU/26/48Duration: 24 monthsStipend: R8,174.80 per month

Applicants must have a relevant three-year Diploma or Degree at NQF Level 6 or 7 in:

Human Resources Management

Public Management

or

Administration

Graduate Internship Employment Equity

For the advertised graduate internship posts, the employment equity targets are:

African Male

African Female

and

People with Disabilities

Grants Administration WIL

Office: Grants AdministrationNumber of Posts: X1Reference Number: SAS/MPU/26/49Duration: Up to 18 monthsStipend: R5,865.25 per month

Applicants must have an N6 National Certificate or Statement of Results in:

Public Management

Administration

or

Management Assistant

Executive Support WIL

Office: Executive SupportNumber of Posts: X1Reference Number: SAS/MPU/26/50Duration: Up to 18 monthsStipend: R5,865.25 per month

Applicants must have an N6 National Certificate or Statement of Results in:

Public Management

Administration

or

Management Assistant

Communications and Customer Care WIL

Office: Communications and Customer CareNumber of Posts: X1Reference Number: SAS/MPU/26/51Duration: Up to 18 monthsStipend: R5,865.25 per month

Applicants must have an N6 National Certificate or Statement of Results in:

Public Relations

Communications

Media Studies

Multimedia Journalism

or

Customer Care

Who Can Apply for the TVET WIL Programme?

TVET applicants must have completed the relevant N6 National Certificate and require practical workplace exposure to complete their qualification requirements.

Applicants must also have a letter from their institution confirming that they need between 6 and 18 months of workplace experience.

The applicant’s qualification must match the specific WIL opportunity being applied for.

Required Application Documents

Graduate internship applicants should submit a completed New Z83 form, comprehensive CV, copy of ID and academic qualifications.

TVET WIL applicants should submit a completed New Z83 form, N6 Certificate or Statement of Results, institutional letter confirming that workplace experience is required, CV showing subjects and modules completed, copy of ID and relevant academic qualifications.

Applicants must also clearly indicate the correct position and reference number.

Reference Numbers

How to Apply for SASSA Mpumalanga Internships and WIL Programme 2026

Applications must be submitted by post or hand delivery.

Postal Address:

SASSA Mpumalanga Regional OfficeAttention: Human Capital ManagementPrivate Bag X11230Nelspruit1200

Hand Delivery Address:

SASSA BuildingNo. 18 Ferreira StreetNelspruit1200

Email applications will not be accepted.

Internship / WIL Application Closing Date

Applications close on:

18 September 2026 at 16:00

Applicants using postal services should ensure that their applications reach SASSA before the closing date and time.

Important Application Notes

The graduate internships are for 24 months and pay R8,174.80 per month.

The TVET WIL opportunities are for up to 18 months and pay R5,865.25 per month.

Applicants must use the correct reference number for the position they are applying for and ensure that all required supporting documents are included.

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