SASSA Mpumalanga Internships and TVET WIL Programme 2026: Requirements, Stipends and How to Apply

Unemployed graduates and TVET College students in Mpumalanga have an opportunity to gain practical workplace experience through the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) Internship Programme and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Programme 2026.

The latest recruitment drive contains five opportunities: two graduate internship posts and three TVET WIL posts. The graduate internships are aimed at unemployed South African graduates aged 18 to 35 and run for 24 months, with an advertised all-inclusive stipend of R8,174.80 per month.

The TVET WIL opportunities are aimed at students who have completed N6 and require practical workplace exposure. These placements can run for up to 18 months, with an advertised all-inclusive stipend of R5,865.25 per month.

Applications close on 18 September 2026 at 16:00 and must be submitted by post or hand delivery.

6. Quick Opportunity Overview

Detail	Information
Organisation	South African Social Security Agency (SASSA)
Region	Mpumalanga
Opportunity Type	Graduate Internships and TVET Work Integrated Learning
Total Posts	5
Graduate Internship Posts	2
TVET WIL Posts	3
Graduate Internship Duration	24 months
Graduate Internship Stipend	R8,174.80 per month
TVET WIL Duration	Up to 18 months
TVET WIL Stipend	R5,865.25 per month
Graduate Age Requirement	18–35 years
Citizenship	South African
Employment Status	Unemployed
Closing Date	18 September 2026 at 16:00
Application Method	Post or hand delivery
Email Applications	Not accepted

About the Opportunity

SASSA’s Mpumalanga Regional Office is recruiting for both graduate internship and TVET Work Integrated Learning placements.

The graduate component contains opportunities in Finance and Human Capital Management, while the TVET component covers Grants Administration, Executive Support, and Communications and Customer Care.

For graduates, the advertised programme duration is 24 months. For TVET students, successful applicants may be appointed for up to 18 months depending on the workplace-experience requirement associated with their qualification.

The recruitment drive is particularly relevant to unemployed graduates seeking public-sector experience and N6 TVET students who still need workplace exposure to complete the practical component of their qualification.

Who Can Apply?

Graduate Internship Applicants

The graduate internship opportunities are aimed at applicants who:

• Are South African citizens.
• Are unemployed.
• Are between 18 and 35 years old.
• Hold the relevant three-year Diploma or Degree at NQF Level 6 or 7.
• Meet the qualification requirements for the specific internship.

TVET WIL Applicants

The WIL opportunities are aimed at TVET students who:

• Have completed the relevant N6 National Certificate or have a Statement of Results.
• Require practical workplace experience.
• Have a qualification relevant to the advertised WIL post.
• Can provide confirmation from their institution that workplace experience is required.

The specific requirements should be checked against the individual post and reference number before applying.

Requirements

Finance Internship

Reference: SAS/MPU/26/47

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

• Financial Accounting; or
• Accounting.

Number of posts: 1

Human Capital Management Internship

Reference: SAS/MPU/26/48

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

• Human Resources Management
• Public Management
• Administration

Number of posts: 1

Grants Administration WIL

Reference: SAS/MPU/26/49

Applicants require an N6 National Certificate or Statement of Results in:

• Public Management
• Administration
• Management Assistant

Number of posts: 1

Executive Support WIL

Reference: SAS/MPU/26/50

Applicants require an N6 National Certificate or Statement of Results in:

• Public Management
• Administration
• Management Assistant

Number of posts: 1

Communications and Customer Care WIL

Reference: SAS/MPU/26/51

Applicants require an N6 National Certificate or Statement of Results in:

• Public Relations
• Communications
• Media Studies
• Multimedia Journalism
• Customer Care

Number of posts: 1

Stipend/Salary

The advertised financial arrangements are:

Graduate internships: R8,174.80 per month, all-inclusive.

TVET WIL: R5,865.25 per month, all-inclusive.

These are advertised as stipends rather than permanent employment salaries.

Duration

Graduate internships

24 months

The two graduate internship opportunities are offered for a 24-month period.

TVET WIL

Up to 18 months

The WIL appointments can run for up to 18 months. The supplied vacancy information states that applicants must require between 6 and 18 months of workplace exposure to fulfil their qualification requirements.

Location

Mpumalanga, South Africa

The opportunities are located within the SASSA Mpumalanga Regional Office recruitment structure.

The application address provided in the vacancy information is:

SASSA Mpumalanga Regional Office
Attention: Human Capital Management
Private Bag X11230
Nelspruit
1200

For hand delivery:

SASSA Building
No. 18 Ferreira Street
Nelspruit
1200

Documents Required

Graduate internship applicants

Applicants should submit:

• Fully completed New Z83 application form
• Comprehensive CV
• Copy of ID
• Copies of academic qualifications

TVET WIL applicants

Applicants should submit:

• Fully completed New Z83 application form
• N6 Certificate or Statement of Results
• Letter from the institution confirming that workplace experience is required for between 6 and 18 months
• CV specifying completed subjects/modules
• Copy of ID
• Academic qualifications
• Correct position name and reference number

The institutional confirmation letter is particularly important for WIL applicants because the placement is intended for students who still need practical workplace experience.

How to Apply

This SASSA recruitment drive does not use an online or email application process.

Step 1: Choose the correct opportunity

Decide whether you qualify for one of the two graduate internships or one of the three TVET WIL opportunities.

Step 2: Check the qualification

Match your Diploma, Degree or N6 qualification against the specific post.

Step 3: Prepare the documents

Complete the New Z83 form and prepare the documents specified for your applicant category.

Step 4: Check the reference number

Use the reference number corresponding to the position you are applying for.

Step 5: Submit the application

Applications must be posted or hand delivered to:

SASSA Mpumalanga Regional Office
Attention: Human Capital Management
Private Bag X11230
Nelspruit
1200

Hand deliveries should be made to:

SASSA Building, No. 18 Ferreira Street, Nelspruit, 1200.

Email applications are not accepted.

Closing Date

18 September 2026 at 16:00

Applicants using postal services should allow sufficient time for their applications to reach SASSA.

Do not assume that placing an application in the post on the closing date means it will be received before the deadline.

Important Things to Know Before Applying

There are several details applicants should check carefully before submitting an application.

Use the correct reference number. Each of the five opportunities has its own reference number.

N6 alone may not be enough for WIL applicants. The vacancy information requires an institutional letter confirming that workplace experience is still needed.

Email applications are not accepted. Applicants must use post or hand delivery.

Check the New Z83 form carefully. An incomplete application may not be considered.

Match your qualification to the specific post. Do not submit a generic application without checking whether your qualification appears under the relevant opportunity.

The recruitment process may also include pre-employment screening, including checks relating to qualifications, references, criminal records and other applicable screening requirements.

The advert states that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Applicants who have not been contacted within three months after the closing date should regard their application as unsuccessful.

Who Should Consider This Opportunity?

These opportunities may be particularly relevant to:

• Unemployed South African graduates aged 18–35 who meet the graduate internship requirements.
• Accounting and Financial Accounting graduates seeking practical finance experience.
• Human Resources, Public Management and Administration graduates.
• TVET students who have completed N6 and require workplace exposure.
• N6 students studying Public Management, Administration or Management Assistant.
• N6 students in Public Relations, Communications, Media Studies, Multimedia Journalism or Customer Care.

For TVET students, the WIL component is particularly important because classroom-based N4–N6 studies do not necessarily represent the completion of the practical workplace component required for the National N Diploma.

Final Thoughts

The SASSA Mpumalanga recruitment drive provides five opportunities for unemployed graduates and TVET students seeking practical workplace experience.

Graduate interns can receive an advertised R8,174.80 monthly stipend over 24 months, while eligible TVET WIL applicants can receive R5,865.25 per month for up to 18 months.

The closing date is 18 September 2026 at 16:00.

Because applications must be posted or hand delivered, applicants should prepare their documents early and ensure that the correct position name and reference number are included.

Official Source and Application

Organisation: South African Social Security Agency (SASSA)

Region: Mpumalanga Regional Office

Application method: Post or hand delivery

Email applications: Not accepted

Closing date: 18 September 2026 at 16:00

Postal address:
Private Bag X11230
Nelspruit
1200

Hand delivery:
SASSA Building
No. 18 Ferreira Street
Nelspruit
1200

Applicants should use the official SASSA vacancy advert as the final authority for the application requirements and submission instructions.

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Author/Updated Information

Written by: Mbalizuke Nkosi
Published: 9 September 2026
Updated: 9 September 2026
Information checked: 9 September 2026