Internship Programme: Human Resource Development

Description :

About the Programme

This internship is part of a 2-year government graduate programme to provide unemployed South African graduates with hands-on experience in Human Resource Development (HRD).

Successful candidates will gain exposure to HRD practices such as training coordination, employee development, performance management, and more within the public sector.

Note: You must not have participated in any previous internship programme.
Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

As an HRD Intern, you will:

Assist in coordinating training and development programmes
Support the administration of bursaries, learnerships, and internships
Help maintain employee training records and databases
Assist with the logistics of workshops, inductions, and meetings
Provide support for performance management and skills development reporting
File, scan, and manage HR-related documents and correspondence

Minimum Requirements

A National Diploma or Degree in:
- Human Resource Management
- Human Resource Development
- Public Administration or a related qualification
Good administrative and communication skills
Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
Computer literacy (especially MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Description :

How to Apply

Submit your application quoting the correct reference number (

Reference Numbers & Locations:

Head Office, Mbombela – Ref No: DARDLEA/2025/07/17
Gert Sibande District – Ref No: DARDLEA/2025/07/18
Nkangala District – Ref No: DARDLEA/2025/07/19 )

to the relevant district or head office:

Head Office (Mbombela)

Director: HRM&D, Samora Machel Building, Private Bag X11219, Riverside Park, Mbombela, 1200
Email: dardlearecruitment-ho@mpg.gov.za
Enquiries: Ms. SP Shongwe – (013) 766 6003 / Ms. NE Hlatshwayo – (013) 766 6110 / Mr. XJ Mubi – (013) 766 6112

Gert Sibande District

District Director, Building 8, Government Complex, PO Box 164, Ermelo, 2350
Email: dardlearecruitment-gs@mpg.gov.za
Enquiries: Ms. MA Ngomane – (017) 819 2073

Nkangala District

District Director, Ebhudlweni Building, Government Complex, Private Bag X4017, KwaMhlanga, 1022
Email: dardlearecruitment-nka@mpg.gov.za
Enquiries: Dr. BM Mahlangu – 071 499 4823

Application Instructions

Complete and sign the Z83 Application Form
Attach a detailed and updated CV
Do not include certified copies at this stage (only for shortlisted candidates)
Submit one application per internship post you are applying for