The Eastern Cape Provincial Treasury is inviting applications for 40 internship positions as part of its 24-month Internship Programme for the 2026/27 and 2027/28 financial years.

The programme is intended for unemployed graduates who have completed the required qualification for their chosen field and have not previously taken part in an internship programme.

Successful interns will receive a stipend of R98 097 per annum.

Most positions are located in Bhisho, while several Municipal Financial Management opportunities are available across selected districts in the Eastern Cape.

Available Internship Opportunities

Total number of positions: 40

Governmental ICT Management Internships

There are three positions available in Governmental ICT Management.

Reference: PT. 06/08/2026
Location: Bhisho
Stipend: R98 097 per annum

Applicants should hold a National Diploma at NQF Level 6 or Degree at NQF Level 7 in a relevant ICT discipline, including:

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

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

Accounting, Economics and Finance Internships

A number of positions are available for graduates with qualifications in Accounting, Economics, Financial Information Systems and related disciplines.

Relevant opportunities include:

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

Applicants should ensure that their qualification corresponds with the specific requirements of the position before applying.

Engineering and Built Environment Opportunities

Graduates with qualifications in engineering, quantity surveying, GIS and other built-environment disciplines can apply for the relevant infrastructure positions.

Infrastructure Management

Posts: 1
Location: Bhisho

Applicants require a qualification in Built Environment or Geographical Information Systems.

Infrastructure Procurement

Posts: 1
Location: Bhisho

Applicants require a qualification in either:

• Quantity Surveying
• Civil Engineering

Municipal Infrastructure Performance Management

Posts: 2
Location: Bhisho

Applicants should have a qualification in:

• Civil Engineering
• Quantity Surveying

General Eligibility Requirements

Candidates must satisfy the requirements for the specific internship they wish to enter.

The general requirements include:

• A National Senior Certificate.
• A relevant National Diploma at NQF Level 6 or Degree at NQF Level 7, recognised by SAQA.
• Unemployed status.
• No previous participation in an internship programme.

Additional qualification requirements may apply depending on the specific internship.

Application Documents

Applications must be completed through the Eastern Cape Provincial Government e-Recruitment system.

At the initial application stage, candidates must provide:

• A completed Z83 application form generated by the e-Recruitment system.
• A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.

Applicants do not need to upload copies of qualifications or other supporting documents when initially applying.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of their qualifications and other relevant documentation on or before the interview.

The Department has advised that the Z83 form generated by the online system is currently not signable. Applicants will not be disqualified because the electronically generated form is unsigned. Shortlisted candidates may be asked to sign the form before or on the interview date.

How to Apply

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

Apply through the Eastern Cape e-Recruitment System

Applicants can also access the provincial government recruitment platform here:

Eastern Cape Provincial Government Vacancies

Only online applications will be accepted. Applications submitted by email, fax, post or hand delivery will not be considered.

Applicants should not send their application to the technical-support email address.

e-Recruitment Technical Support

Candidates experiencing technical difficulties with the online recruitment system can contact the relevant technical-support team by email:

When requesting technical assistance, applicants should provide:

• ID number
• Email address linked to their profile
• A description of the technical problem

The technical-support email address is for system-related enquiries only and should not be used to submit applications.

Technical Support Hours

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

Internship Enquiries

For general internship-related enquiries, applicants can contact:

Ms T. Nkonyile: 083 8755 707

Ms B. Ndayi: 060 573 5574

Technical issues relating to the e-Recruitment system should instead be directed to the technical-support email address.

Internship Closing Date

Applications close on:

11 September 2026 at 23:59

The online e-Recruitment system operates 24 hours a day, with applications closing at 23:59 on the stated deadline.

Applicants are encouraged to complete their applications well before the closing time to avoid missing the opportunity.