Limpopo Department of Education Internships 2027

Limpopo Department of Education Internships 2027

Limpopo Department of Education Internships 2027/2029: 312 Opportunities

The Limpopo Department of Education is inviting unemployed South African graduates living in Limpopo Province to apply for its Internship Programme for 2027–2029.

A total of 312 internship positions are available across a range of administrative, financial, technical and professional fields. The programme will run for 24 months and is designed to provide graduates with practical workplace experience related to their qualifications.

Successful interns will receive a monthly stipend of R6,925.75.

Limpopo Department of Education Internship Programme

Number of internships: 312

Duration: 24 months

Stipend: R6,925.75 per month

Location: Head Office, district offices and circuit offices across Limpopo Province

The available opportunities cover fields such as Public Administration, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Governance, Legal Services, Records Management, Labour Relations, Infrastructure, Communication, Risk Management, Internal Audit and other related disciplines.

Who Can Apply?

The internship programme is intended for unemployed graduates who have not previously participated in an internship programme.

Applicants must generally meet the following requirements:

  • Be a South African citizen.
  • Be permanently resident in Limpopo Province.
  • Be unemployed.
  • Be between 18 and 35 years old.
  • Hold a recognised three-year tertiary qualification relevant to the internship being applied for.
  • Not have previously participated in an internship programme.
  • Meet the qualification requirements specified for the particular internship reference.

Applicants should carefully review the qualification requirements for each position before applying, as requirements differ between internship fields.

Preferred Internship Locations

Applicants may need to indicate their preferred placement, depending on the position applied for.

Available areas include:

  • Mopani, Giyani/Tzaneen
  • Vhembe, Thohoyandou/Sibasa
  • Sekhukhune, Lebowakgomo/Burgersfort
  • Capricorn, Polokwane/Lebowakgomo
  • Waterberg, Modimolle/Mogalakwena
  • Head Office, Polokwane

Available Internship Opportunities

1. Public Administration Internships

Qualification: Degree or Diploma in Office Management, Public Administration or Management.

These positions are available across Head Office, district offices and circuit offices. Areas of exposure include Systematic Evaluation, School Sports, Early Childhood Development, MST, Legal Services, Risk Management, Integrated Planning and Research, Integrated Monitoring, Library Services, GET Intersen and Security Management.

Placements are available in areas including Sekhukhune South, Vhembe West, Vhembe East, Sekhukhune East, Mogalakwena, Mopani North, Mopani East, Waterberg, Capricorn South and Capricorn North.

2. Finance Management Internships

Qualification: BCom or Diploma in Financial Accounting, Accounting Science, Finance Management, Cost and Management Accounting or a related qualification specified in the advertisement.

Positions are available at Head Office and various district offices, including Sekhukhune East, Sekhukhune South, Mopani East, Mopani West, Vhembe East, Vhembe West, Capricorn North, Capricorn South, Waterberg and Mogalakwena.

Reference series: LDOE 02(A)/2026 to LDOE 02(K)/2026

3. Human Resource Management Internships

Qualification: Degree or Diploma in Human Resource Management.

Placements are available at Head Office and district offices across Limpopo, including Sekhukhune East, Sekhukhune South, Vhembe West, Vhembe East, Mopani East, Mopani West, Mogalakwena, Waterberg, Capricorn North and Capricorn South.

Reference series: LDOE 03/2026

4. Human Resource Development and Performance Management Internships

Qualification: Degree or Diploma in Human Resource Development or Human Resource Management.

Opportunities are available at Head Office and district offices including Sekhukhune South, Sekhukhune East, Mopani East, Mopani West, Capricorn North, Capricorn South, Vhembe East, Vhembe West, Mogalakwena and Waterberg.

Reference series: LDOE 04/2026

5. Wellness Service Internships

Relevant qualifications include:

  • Social Science
  • Social Work
  • Psychology
  • Environmental Health
  • Occupational Health
  • Safety

Placements are available at Head Office and district offices.

Reference series: LDOE 05/2026

6. Curriculum Development Internships

Qualification: Honours, Degree or Diploma in Public Administration or Public Management.

Positions are available across district offices including Waterberg, Mogalakwena, Mopani West, Mopani East, Capricorn North, Capricorn South, Sekhukhune East, Sekhukhune South, Vhembe East and Vhembe West.

Reference series: LDOE 06/2026

7. Information Technology Internships

Qualification: Degree or Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Development or Systems Analysis.

Placements are available at Head Office and district offices across Limpopo.

Reference series: LDOE 07/2026

8. Governance Internships

Qualification: Degree or Diploma in Education Management, Law and Policy.

Opportunities are available at Head Office and district offices including Mogalakwena, Waterberg, Mopani East, Mopani West, Sekhukhune South, Sekhukhune East, Capricorn North, Capricorn South, Vhembe East and Vhembe West.

Reference series: LDOE 08/2026

9. Legal Services Internship

Qualification: LLB, BA Law, B Juris or BCom Law.

Location: Head Office

Reference: LDOE 10(B)/2026

10. Records Management Internships

Relevant qualifications include an Honours, Degree or Diploma in Records Management, Public Administration or Human Resource Management.

Positions are available at Head Office and district offices throughout Limpopo.

Reference series: LDOE 10/2026

11. Employment Relations Internships

Qualification: Degree or Diploma in Labour Relations, LLB or Labour Law.

Placements are available at Head Office and various district offices.

Reference: LDOE 11/2026

12. Quality Assurance Internships

Qualification: Degree or Diploma in Office Assistant or Public Administration.

Positions are available in Mogalakwena, Waterberg, Vhembe West, Capricorn North and Mopani West.

Reference: LDOE 12/2026

13. Infrastructure Internships

Relevant qualifications include Degree or Diploma in Civil or Structural Engineering, Building Science, Quantity Surveying or Architecture, as specified in the advertisement.

Placements are available at Head Office, Sekhukhune South, Capricorn North, Capricorn South, Mopani West and Waterberg.

Reference series: LDOE 13/2026

14. Management Assistant Internships

Qualification: Degree or Diploma in Management Assistant, Secretarial Studies or Office Management.

Head Office has several opportunities across areas including Labour Relations, Risk Management, HRD and PMDS, Wellness, Strategic Planning and Quality Promotion and Standard.

Additional positions are available at district offices.

Reference: LDOE 14/2026

15. EMIS Internships

Field: Education Management Information Systems

Qualification: Degree or Diploma in Information Technology.

Positions are available at Head Office and district offices including Sekhukhune South, Mogalakwena, Waterberg, Capricorn South, Capricorn North, Vhembe West, Vhembe East and Mopani West.

Reference: LDOE 15/2026

16. Monitoring and Evaluation Internship

Qualification: Degree or Diploma in Humanities, Social Science, Management or Public Administration, as specified in the advertisement.

Location: Head Office

Reference: LDOE 16/2026

17. Examination and Assessment Internships

Relevant qualifications include Degree or Diploma in Management, Public Administration, Management or Data Capturing, depending on the position.

Opportunities are available at Head Office and district offices throughout Limpopo.

Reference: LDOE 17/2026

18. Organisational Design and Job Evaluation Internship

Qualification: Degree or Diploma in Operations Management, Management Services or Product Management.

Location: Head Office

Reference: LDOE 18/2026

19. Knowledge and Information Management Internship

Qualification: Degree or Diploma in Information Science or Information Management.

Location: Head Office

Reference: LDOE 19/2026

20. Internal Control Internship

Relevant qualifications include Degree or Diploma in Internal Auditing, BCom Accounting or Finance.

Location: Head Office

Reference: LDOE 20/2024, as listed in the advertisement.

Applicants should use the reference exactly as it appears in the official circular unless an amended reference is subsequently issued.

21. Scholar Transport Internships

Qualification: Degree or Diploma in Internal Auditing or Finance.

Placements are available in Vhembe East, Vhembe West, Mogalakwena and Waterberg.

Reference: LDOE 21/2026

22. Communication Internship

Qualification: Degree or Diploma in Communication, Journalism, Media Studies or Language Practice.

Location: Head Office

Reference: LDOE 22/2026

23. Telecommunication Internship

The advertised qualifications include Degree or Diploma qualifications in Management Assistant, Call Centre or Public Management.

Location: Head Office

Reference: LDOE 23/2026

24. Risk Management Internship

Qualification: Degree or Diploma in Forensic Audit and Investigation or Risk Management.

Location: Head Office

Reference: LDOE 24/2026

25. Security Management Internship

Relevant qualifications include Degree or Diploma in Security Management, Risk Management, Investigation or Policing.

Location: Head Office

Reference: LDOE 25/2026

26. Inclusive Education Internships

Qualification: Degree or Diploma in Inclusive Education, Child Care or Public Administration.

Positions are available at Vhembe West District and Head Office.

References:

  • LDOE 26(A)/2026
  • LDOE 26(B)/2026

27. Laboratory Assistant Internships

Qualification: Degree or Diploma in Physical Science, Life Science or BSc.

Placements include:

  • Mopani West, Tivumbeni
  • Vhembe West, Schoemansdal
  • Vhembe West, Makhado
  • Mopani East, Giyani Science Centre
  • Capricorn North, Mastec
  • Mogalakwena, Mokopane

Reference: LDOE 27/2026

Number of Internship Positions

The Limpopo Department of Education is advertising a total of 312 internship positions across the various fields and locations.

Because individual opportunities have different reference numbers, applicants should make sure that the reference number entered on their application matches the specific internship and placement they are applying for.

Selection Process

Shortlisted candidates will undergo the Department’s prescribed selection process.

The Department indicates that, as part of its Employment Equity objectives, consideration will be given to suitably qualified women, youth and persons with disabilities, while maintaining the principle of merit.

Only shortlisted candidates will be required to provide certified copies of their documents on the day of the interview.

The Department may also verify applicants’ qualifications before making an appointment.

Documents and Application Requirements

Applications must be submitted using the new Z83 application form.

Applicants should ensure that:

  • Parts A, C and D of the Z83 are completed.
  • Applicable sections in Part B are completed.
  • The correct internship reference number is included.
  • All information provided is accurate and complete.
  • The application is submitted before the closing date.

The Department states that the CV forms an integral extension of the Z83 application.

Applicants are responsible for ensuring that all information submitted is accurate and complete.

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted online through the Limpopo Provincial Government e-Recruitment platform.

Online application: http://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za/

Applicants using the online system must register before submitting an application.

Applications may also be submitted by post or hand delivery to the appropriate district office or Head Office, depending on the internship placement.

Head Office

Hand delivery:

113 Biccard Street
Polokwane
0700
Office No. H03, Registry

Postal address:

Private Bag X9489
Polokwane
0700

Vhembe East District

Hand delivery:

Parliamentary Building
Government Offices
Office No. 001, Registry
Sibasa
0970

Postal address:

Private Bag X2250
Sibasa
0970

Vhembe West District

Hand delivery:

Queeny Mueny Street
Makwarela Government Offices
Registry
Thohoyandou

Postal address:

Private Bag X2250
Sibasa
0970

Mopani East District

Hand delivery:

Giyani Government Complex
Office No. 33
Ground Floor
Giyani

Postal address:

Private Bag X578
Giyani
0826

Mopani West District

Hand delivery:

27 Peace Street
Prospectus Building
Tzaneen
Office No. B5

Postal address:

Private Bag X4032
Tzaneen
0850

Capricorn South District

Hand delivery:

Lebowakgomo Government Complex
Parliament Building
Office No. 263

Postal address:

Private Bag X03
Chueniespoort
0465

Capricorn North District

Hand delivery:

Blaauberg & Yster Street
Ladanna
Polokwane
Office No. A06

Postal address:

Private Bag X9711
Polokwane
0700

Sekhukhune South District

Hand delivery:

Lebowakgomo Government Complex
Parliament Building
Office No. 124

Postal address:

Private Bag X70
Lebowakgomo
0736

Sekhukhune East District

Hand delivery:

Ext 4, Stand No. 2314
Aloe Ridge West
Burgersfort
Office No. 13

Postal address:

Private Bag X9041
Burgersfort
1150

Waterberg District

Hand delivery:

84 Limpopo & Thabo Mbeki Street
NTK Building
Modimolle
Office No. 18, 2nd Floor

Postal address:

Private Bag X1040
Modimolle
0510

Mogalakwena District

Hand delivery:

805 Rufus Seakamela Street
Mokopane
EMPC
Makhwelering
Office No. C12

Postal address:

Private Bag X603
Mahwelereng
0626

Applicants submitting applications by post or hand delivery should confirm that they are using the correct office for the internship placement selected.

Important Information for Applicants

Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents at the interview stage.

Applicants who do not receive a response within 90 days after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.

The Department may verify qualifications before making an appointment.

Applicants should also take care to use the correct reference number for the internship they are applying for, as the advertisement contains multiple references linked to different fields and locations.

Application Checklist

Before submitting your application, make sure that you:

  • Are between 18 and 35 years old.
  • Are a South African citizen.
  • Permanently reside in Limpopo Province.
  • Are currently unemployed.
  • Have not previously participated in an internship programme.
  • Hold the required three-year tertiary qualification.
  • Meet the qualification requirements for the selected internship.
  • Use the correct reference number.
  • Complete the Z83 application form correctly.
  • Submit your application through the appropriate application channel.

The Limpopo Department of Education Internship Programme offers 312 opportunities for unemployed graduates across a broad selection of fields and locations in Limpopo Province.

Applicants should carefully match their qualifications to the relevant internship and ensure that the correct reference number is used when submitting their application.

 
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