Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) invites  graduates to apply for 24-month Internship Programme 2025.

Graduate Internship Programme (2024-2026)

The Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) invites South African unemployed graduates who are between the ages of 18-35 and have never participated in an Internship Programme before, to apply for the following 24-month Internship Programmes.

General Requirements for All Positions:

• Age: 18-35 years old.
• Experience: No prior participation in an Internship Programme.
• Qualification: Must have a National Diploma (NQF 6) or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in the relevant field as recognized by SAQA.
• Location: Pretoria Head Office.
• Stipend: R127,725 per annum (all-inclusive).
• Duration: 24 months.

Post 02/85: Graduate Intern: Organisational Development & Human Resources Management (OD&HRM)

• Reference Number: OD&HRM/HRA
• Requirements: National Diploma or Undergraduate Degree (NQF 6/7) in Human Resource Management, Development, Public Administration, Public Management, or an equivalent qualification.
• Enquiries: Mr. E Mabunda at 063 645 6496 / Ms C Mpotulo at 082 080 6598 / Mr. M Qhum at 066 477 9606 / Mr. L Nkalweni at 082 080 6521.
• Application: Send to HRD1@dsbd.gov.za.

Post 02/86: Graduate Intern: Security Management (PWD)

• Reference Number: CMS/SECMGT
• Requirements: Diploma or Degree (NQF 6/7) in Security Management, Criminology, or related fields.
• Targeted for: Persons with Disabilities.
• Enquiries: Mr. E Mabunda at 063 645 6496 / Ms C Mpotulo at 082 080 6598 / Mr. M Qhum at 066 477 9606 / Mr. L Nkalweni at 082 080 6521.
• Application: Send to HRD1@dsbd.gov.za.

Post 02/87: Graduate Intern: Supply Chain Management (PWD) (Re-Advertisement)

• Reference Number: FINMGT/SCM
• Requirements: National Diploma (NQF 6) or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Purchasing Management, Public Management, Public Administration, or related qualifications.
• Targeted for: Persons with Disabilities.
• Enquiries: Mr. E Mabunda at 063 645 6496 / Ms C Mpotulo at 082 080 6598 / Mr. M Qhum at 066 477 9606 / Mr. L Nkalweni at 082 080 6521.
• Application: Send to HRD1@dsbd.gov.za.

Post 02/88: Graduate Intern: Financial Administration

• Reference Number: FINADMIN
• Requirements: National Diploma (NQF 6) or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Finance, Accounting, or related fields.
• Enquiries: Mr. E Mabunda at 063 645 6496 / Ms C Mpotulo at 082 080 6598 / Mr. M Qhum at 066 477 9606 / Mr. L Nkalweni at 082 080 6521.
• Application: Send to HRD2@dsbd.gov.za.

Post 02/89: Graduate Intern: Management Accounting

• Reference Number: MGTACC
• Requirements: National Diploma (NQF 6) or Undergraduate Degree (NQF 7) in Management Accounting, Cost Accounting, or related qualifications.
• Enquiries: Mr. E Mabunda at 063 645 6496 / Ms C Mpotulo at 082 080 6598 / Mr. M Qhum at 066 477 9606 / Mr. L Nkalweni at 082 080 6521.
• Application: Send to HRD2@dsbd.gov.za.

Post 02/90: Graduate Intern: Ministry: Office of the Chief of Staff

• Reference Number: MIN/2 (X2 POSTS)
• Requirements: Diploma (NQF 6) or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration, or related qualifications.
• Enquiries: Mr. E Mabunda at 063 645 6496 / Ms C Mpotulo at 082 080 6598 / Mr. M Qhum at 066 477 9606 / Mr. L Nkalweni at 082 080 6521.
• Application: Send to HRD2@dsbd.gov.za.

Post 02/91: Graduate Intern: Researcher: Office of the Director General

• Reference Number: RES/ODG
• Requirements: Diploma (NQF 6) or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Research, Social Sciences, Data Science, or related qualifications.
• Enquiries: Mr. E Mabunda at 063 645 6496 / Ms C Mpotulo at 082 080 6598 / Mr. M Qhum at 066 477 9606 / Mr. L Nkalweni at 082 080 6521.
• Application: Send to HRD3@dsbd.gov.za.

Post 02/92: Graduate Intern: Administrator: Office of the Director General

• Reference Number: ADMIN/ODG
• Requirements: Diploma (NQF 6) or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Business Administration, Office Management, or related qualifications.
• Enquiries: Mr. E Mabunda at 063 645 6496 / Ms C Mpotulo at 082 080 6598 / Mr. M Qhum at 066 477 9606 / Mr. L Nkalweni at 082 080 6521.
• Application: Send to HRD3@dsbd.gov.za.

Post 02/93: Graduate Intern: Regional Local Economic Development (PWD)

• Reference Number: RLED
• Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Economics, Public Administration, Development Studies, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, or related qualifications.
• Targeted for: Persons with Disabilities.
• Enquiries: Mr. E Mabunda at 063 645 6496 / Ms C Mpotulo at 082 080 6598 / Mr. M Qhum at 066 477 9606 / Mr. L Nkalweni at 082 080 6521.
• Application: Send to HRD3@dsbd.gov.za.

Post 02/94: Graduate Intern: SMME Policy & Oversight

• Reference Number: SMME/P&O
• Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Public Administration, Business Management, Development Studies, Economics, or related qualifications.
• Enquiries: Mr. E Mabunda at 063 645 6496 / Ms C Mpotulo at 082 080 6598 / Mr. M Qhum at 066 477 9606 / Mr. L Nkalweni at 082 080 6521.
• Application: Send to HRD3@dsbd.gov.za.

Post 02/95: Graduate Intern: Secondary Sector

• Reference Number: SCND/SEC
• Requirements: National Diploma (NQF 6) or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Public Administration, Business Management, Development Studies, Economics, or related qualifications.
• Enquiries: Mr. E Mabunda at 063 645 6496 / Ms C Mpotulo at 082 080 6598 / Mr. M Qhum at 066 477 9606 / Mr. L Nkalweni at 082 080 6521.
• Application: Send to HRD4@dsbd.gov.za.

Post 02/96: Graduate Intern: Office of the Deputy Director-General: Sector Policy and Research

• Reference Number: ODDG/SECTP&RES
• Requirements: Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 6/7) in Public Policy, Economics, Business Administration, Development Studies, or related qualifications.
• Enquiries: Mr. E Mabunda at 063 645 6496 / Ms C Mpotulo at 082 080 6598 / Mr. M Qhum at 066 477 9606 / Mr. L Nkalweni at 082 080 6521.
• Application: Send to HRD4@dsbd.gov.za.

Post 02/97: Graduate Intern: International Relations (PWD)

• Reference Number: INT-RLNTS (X2 POSTS)
• Requirements: National Diploma (NQF 6) or Undergraduate Degree (NQF 7) in Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration, or related qualifications.
• Targeted for: Persons with Disabilities.
• Enquiries: Mr. E Mabunda at 063 645 6496 / Ms C Mpotulo at 082 080 6598 / Mr. M Qhum at 066 477 9606 / Mr. L Nkalweni at 082 080 6521.
• Application: Send to HRD4@dsbd.gov.za.

Additional Notes:

• All positions offer a stipend of R127,725 per annum (all-inclusive).
• Rotation: Some posts (e.g., Organisational Development & HRM) may require rotation to other units within the department.
• Diversity: Certain posts target persons with disabilities as part of DSBD’s commitment to diversity and representativity in line with their Employment Equity Plan.

Application Submission:

• Ensure to quote the correct reference number for the position you’re applying for.
• Email your application to the relevant email address for each position.